El Ferry (Wreck)
Protected Area
Manglar de la Jina
Why dive here
With 173+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, humpback whales, orcas, sea turtles and sperm whales - El Ferry (Wreck) offers some of Bayahibe & La Romana's richest drift diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
El Ferry is one of our favourites in Bayahibe, a classic Caribbean wreck dive and a real crowd-pleaser for a reason. At just 11 metres, it's a forgiving dive, yet you're instantly in the thick of it. The 30-metre hull is draped in corals, a vibrant counterpoint to the rust, and it’s a living structure now. We love finning along the deck, peeking into the small cavities, and watching the clouds of sergeant majors and surgeonfish part as you approach. If you’re sharp-eyed, you’ll spot scorpionfish tucked into crevices and lobsters peeking from under plates of metal. The swim-through underneath, from prop to bow, is wide and easy, a neat little adventure for newer wreck divers or photographers. Visibility hovers around 12 metres, sometimes better, giving you enough clarity to appreciate the scale. We’d suggest going early to avoid the crowds and to catch the light filtering through the shallower parts, really making the corals pop. It’s an accessible, lively dive, and perfect for getting a feel for Caribbean wreck diving without the depth.
Safety Notes
Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for El Ferry (Wreck)
El Ferry (Wreck) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for El Ferry (Wreck), sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (18.43, -69.32) (24km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
87°F · Range: 28.9–31°C
Air Temperature
27°C
81°F
Wind Speed
3.91 m/s
7.6 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1012.7 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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