CAYMAN TRANSPORT
Protected Area
Peninsula de Guanahacabibes
Why dive here
With 109+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, oceanic whitetip sharks, sea turtles, sperm whales and manatees - CAYMAN TRANSPORT offers some of María la Gorda's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Cayman Transport at María la Gorda isn’t about depth, it’s about history and how the sea reclaims things. This carrier vessel ran aground in 1972 and was abandoned, its skeleton now sprawled in just four metres of water. We love a wreck with a story, and this one, so close to the surface, feels incredibly intimate. You can fin right over its deck plates, peering down into the open holds where light shafts cut through the water, illuminating schools of tiny silversides that flicker like scattered glitter. Our favourite part is the bow, which really shows its age. Rusting metal drapes and peels, creating nooks and crannies that have become home to small parrotfish and damselfish. You’ll feel the gentle surge pushing you just a little, a reminder of the forces that put it here. It's a fantastic spot for a long, relaxed dive, perfect for photographers wanting to capture the contrast of decaying steel and vibrant new life. We’d suggest going early in the morning, before the sun gets too high, for the best light on the wreck.
Typical CAYMAN TRANSPORT 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 CAYMAN TRANSPORT
CAYMAN TRANSPORT Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for CAYMAN TRANSPORT, sourced from NOAA buoy & Copernicus Marine data - nearest station: Yucatan Basin - 120 NM ESE of Cozumel, MX (228km away)
August Averages
Sea Temperature
30.75°C
87°F · Range: 29.1–31.8°C
Air Temperature
29.5°C
85°F
Current Speed
4.12 cm/s
Direction: N (346°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.104 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
36.24 PSU
Wave Height
0.9m
6.6s period
Wind Speed
5.4 m/s
10.5 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1013 hPa
Visibility
25.1 nmi
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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