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Buccaneer Molinere Bay (Wreck)

The Buccaneer is one of our favourite little wrecks in Molinere Bay, a proper goldilocks dive. She's a sailing yacht, sunk deliberately in the 80s, and now she lies on her starboard side, a bit broken up but in a friendly sort of way. We love dropping down to her 21-meter max depth, where the deck planking is long gone, leaving these cool, skeletal supports that make for easy swim-throughs. It’s not a huge wreck, but she’s beautifully colonised. You’ll find schools of baitfish shimmering around the old mast, and the coral growth is impressive, yellows and purples clinging to every surface. Keep an eye out for those tiny critters like Pearl Blennies poking their heads from nooks, or a Bearded Goby tucked into a crevice. We’ve often seen barracuda lurking just off the bow, and French Angelfish are almost guaranteed. Visibility here averages around 13 meters, which is plenty to appreciate the wreck's charm without feeling overwhelmed. It's a great spot for those wanting an easy, atmospheric wreck dive without the pressure of strong currents or deep profiles.