Bayahibe & La Romana, Dominican Republic
    Manglar de la Jina

    El Ferry (Wreck)

    Best months: Dec–Apr

    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.

    Best timeDec–Apr
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Humpback Whales, Orcas, Sea Turtles and Sperm Whales · 173+ species recorded
    Water27-30°C · warmest August, September, October
    CharacterDrift dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    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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    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)

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    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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