Salt Island & Cooper Island, British Virgin Islands
    Peter Island

    Willy T (Wreck)

    Best months: Dec–Apr

    Protected Area

    Peter Island

    Why dive here

    With 491+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, dolphins, dwarf minke whales and eagle rays - Willy T (Wreck) offers some of Salt Island & Cooper Island's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.

    Best timeDec–Apr
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Blacktip Reef Sharks, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales and Eagle Rays · 491+ species recorded
    Water27-30°C · warmest August, September, October
    CharacterWreck dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    The Willy T wreck is a good time, plain and simple. We love that it’s a deliberate sinking, purpose-built for divers after its storied life as a floating bar, and the team behind it really put in the effort. Dropping down, you’ll spot yellowtail snapper and creole wrasse circling above the deck, a nice contrast to the playful vibe below. The real fun here is exploring – you can actually "walk the plank" underwater, grab a seat at the bar, or even stage a mock sword fight if your buddy’s up for it. It’s shallow, maxing out at 19m, so you get plenty of bottom time to poke around. Visibility averages 16m, which is decent for getting those quirky photos. Look inside the old cabins for hiding crabs and blennies, while the sandy patches around the wreck are good for flounders and tiny shrimp. We’d suggest going in the mid-morning, after any early boat traffic has cleared, for the best light and fewest divers. It’s not a deep, serious wreck dive, but it’s a genuinely fun, interactive spot that’s great for divers who enjoy a bit of character with their coral.

    Safety Notes

    Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

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    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Willy T (Wreck)

    Willy T (Wreck) Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Willy T (Wreck), sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (18.37, -64.56) (2km away)

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    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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