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DOLLART

Dollart isn't your typical deep wreck dive. We're talking two metres, tops, barely enough to dunk your snorkel. But don't let the shallowness fool you; this is one of our favourite spots in María la Gorda for pure, unadulterated chill. The motor vessel Dollart ran aground back in 1972, and since then, the Caribbean has slowly but surely taken it over. You fin out just a short distance from shore, and there it is: the bow, barnacle-encrusted, breaking the surface. Duck your head under, and you're immediately in the heart of it. Schools of tiny silversides shimmer around the decaying superstructure, darting in and out of what used to be crew quarters. It's a proper playground for macro life, and we love just hovering, watching the gobies and blennies peek out from every crevice. You can practically swim the length of the deck, poking around rusted winches and collapsed bulkheads. The light here is incredible, filtering through the surface and making the whole scene glow. It’s a perfect second or third dive, or even a snorkel, for when you want something easy, beautiful, and a little bit eerie. If you're into photography, especially wide-angle ambient light shots, this spot is golden.