RMS Rhone Bow
Protected Area
RMS Rhone anchor
Why dive here
With 491+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, dolphins, dwarf minke whales and eagle rays - RMS Rhone Bow offers some of Salt Island & Cooper Island's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
The RMS Rhone Bow is where we usually start a Rhone day, easing into the wreck without too much depth. It’s a proper dive for beginners, sitting in a comfortable 5-15 metres. We love dropping onto the massive structure, the iron ribs draped in soft corals. You can swim right through some of the larger gaps, feeling the cool shadow inside before popping back into the bright Caribbean light. Look out for huge schools of grunts and snappers that hang around the wreck; they just part for you, then close in behind. Our favourite part is finding the swim-throughs where the structure is still largely intact, imagining the ship as it once was. It is less about big pelagics here and more about the wreck itself, how it feels to explore a piece of history. For divers wanting a relaxed wreck dive with heaps of character, this is a top pick.
Typical RMS Rhone Bow Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for RMS Rhone Bow
RMS Rhone Bow Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for RMS Rhone Bow, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (18.37, -64.56) (2km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 28.9–31°C
Air Temperature
28°C
82°F
Wind Speed
7.7 m/s
15.0 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1013.1 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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