Deep Plane - Negril

Deep Plane is a pretty special spot in Negril, a proper standout. We love it because it’s not just a wreck; it’s a whole ecosystem built around an old plane fuselage, sitting upright on the sand at 30 metres. Dropping down, you hit the top of the tail section at about 20 metres, and the visibility here is often good enough to make out the whole silhouette from above. We always feel a real sense of scale here, seeing the plane spread out below before you even get close. The fuselage itself is well broken up, but you can still make out wing sections and the cockpit area. It’s been down there long enough for some serious growth, with huge barrel sponges clinging to the metal, and intricate pillar and lettuce corals sprawling across the wings. Look closely and you’ll spot tiny lyre gobies darting in and out of crevices, or the flat shape of a lined sole tucked against the sand. Schools of French and bluestriped grunts often hang out around the wreck, giving it a lively, bustling feel. We’d suggest heading down early if you can manage it; the light plays really nicely off the sand and the plane’s remains. It’s an intermediate dive for sure, given the depth, but the currents are usually pretty mild, making it a relaxed exploration for anyone comfortable at 30 metres.

Location: Negril, Jamaica, Caribbean
Coordinates: 18.268000, -78.375000
Type: wreck
Maximum Depth: 20-30m
Difficulty: Intermediate

Marine Protected Area: Negril Marine Park

Best Time to Dive in Negril

The warmest water temperatures in Negril occur in January, averaging 27.5°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 27.5°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

January: 27.5°C (air: 25.7°C)
February: 27.5°C (air: 25.5°C)
March: 27.5°C (air: 26.0°C)
April: 27.5°C (air: 26.7°C)
May: 27.5°C (air: 27.5°C)
June: 27.5°C (air: 27.9°C)
July: 27.5°C (air: 28.3°C)
August: 27.5°C (air: 28.4°C)
September: 27.5°C (air: 28.2°C)
October: 27.5°C (air: 27.5°C)
November: 27.5°C (air: 26.5°C)
December: 27.5°C (air: 26.1°C)

Nearest Dive Centres to Deep Plane

Marine Life in Negril

Home to 211 recorded species including 178 reef fish, 19 hard corals, 3 sea urchins, 2 other, 2 jellyfish, 2 whales & dolphins.

Notable Species

Mustard hill coral (Porites astreoides) - Hard Corals
Gutong (Scarus iseri) - Reef Fish
Gutong (Sparisoma aurofrenatum) - Reef Fish
Blue Doctor (Acanthurus coeruleus) - Reef Fish
Lettuce Coral (Agaricia agaricites) - Hard Corals
Barber (Acanthurus bahianus) - Reef Fish
Dark Green Parrotfish (Sparisoma viride) - Reef Fish
Finger Coral (Porites porites) - Hard Corals
Sheephead (Microspathodon chrysurus) - Reef Fish
Great star coral (Montastraea cavernosa) - Hard Corals
Elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) - Hard Corals
Greenblotch Parrotfish (Sparisoma atomarium) - Reef Fish
French grunt (Haemulon flavolineatum) - Reef Fish
Massive Starlet Coral (Siderastrea siderea) - Hard Corals
Graysby (Cephalopholis cruentata) - Reef Fish
Sammy Johnson (Scarus taeniopterus) - Reef Fish
Angelfish (Holacanthus tricolor) - Reef Fish
Hogfish (Bodianus rufus) - Reef Fish
Butterfly (Chaetodon capistratus) - Reef Fish
Yellowtail Parrotfish (Sparisoma rubripinne) - Reef Fish

Recommended Packing List for Deep Plane

Based on average water temperature of 27.5°C.

Shorty or Rashguard - warm 27°C water needs minimal exposure protection
Mask - essential for every dive
Fins
BCD - buoyancy compensator
Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories