Kodiak Queen

Best months: Jan–Dec

Protected Area

Virgin Gorda

Why dive here

With 449+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, dolphins, dwarf minke whales and eagle rays - Kodiak Queen offers some of Virgin Gorda & Anegada's richest wreck diving. Water sits around 27°C.

Marine lifeBarracuda, Blacktip Reef Sharks, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales and Eagle Rays · 449+ species recorded

Water27°C · warmest January, February, March

CharacterWreck dive · max 15m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

The Kodiak Queen is a proper art project, and we love it. This isn't just another sunken ship; it's a former WWII tanker, a real survivor, that’s been transformed into an artificial reef and marine sculpture. It sits upright at 15 metres, shallow enough for comfortable no-decompression dives, and it's absolutely bristling with life. What makes it so special? Well, aside from the history, there are the massive kraken-like art installations wrapped around its bow and stern. These structures are now home to schools of snapper and barracuda that glide through the metal arms. You can swim through the open cargo holds, seeing the light filter down from the surface, and peer into smaller compartments where angelfish flit about. The sheer scale is impressive, and the transformation from war relic to vibrant habitat is truly something to witness. It suits divers who appreciate a blend of history, art, and thriving marine ecosystems. We’d suggest a morning dive here; the light penetration is just beautiful.