The Kodiak Queen
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 - The Kodiak Queen offers some of Virgin Gorda & Anegada's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Dropping down to the Kodiak Queen, you’re met with a genuine piece of history, albeit one now wrapped in myth. This old Pearl Harbor survivor, a 47-meter fuel barge, rests purposefully on the seabed, but it’s the colossal metal kraken that truly steals the show. Its tentacles coil and stretch, giving the wreck a dramatic, almost theatrical feel as schooling fish weave through the structure. It’s a site that appeals to those who appreciate a dive with a narrative, offering plenty to explore and photograph as you navigate the interplay of historical vessel and modern art.
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Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for The Kodiak Queen
The Kodiak Queen Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for The Kodiak Queen, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (18.5, -64.42) (5km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 29.1–31.1°C
Air Temperature
28°C
83°F
Wind Speed
7.66 m/s
14.9 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1013.1 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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