Nahoon Wreck - Diamond Rock

The Nahoon Wreck, resting on the seabed near Diamond Rock, is our top pick in Martinique for a reason. It’s a purposeful wreck, scuttled in 1993, which means it’s upright and largely intact. As you descend, the sheer size of this 55-meter freighter really hits you; it’s an impressive sight, especially when the light shafts through the wheelhouse. We love exploring the hold, often finding schooling jacks circling inside, and the upper deck is covered in vibrant sponges and soft corals. Keep an eye out for moray eels tucked into crevices, and we’ve spotted plenty of lionfish patrolling the railing. The Nahoon isn’t a deep dive, usually around 30 meters to the sand, making it accessible for advanced open water divers looking for a good penetration opportunity without extreme depth or decompression stress. It can get busy, so we’d suggest an early morning dive to have her mostly to yourself. The currents here are generally mild, but a gentle drift isn't uncommon.

Location: Diamond Rock, Martinique, Caribbean
Coordinates: 14.541382, -61.081580
Type: wreck
Maximum Depth: 10-30m

Marine Protected Area: Cap Salomon

Best Time to Dive in Diamond Rock

The warmest water temperatures in Diamond Rock 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: 25.8°C)
February: 27.5°C (air: 25.8°C)
March: 27.5°C (air: 26.2°C)
April: 27.5°C (air: 27.0°C)
May: 27.5°C (air: 27.9°C)
June: 27.5°C (air: 27.9°C)
July: 27.5°C (air: 27.6°C)
August: 27.5°C (air: 27.9°C)
September: 27.5°C (air: 28.1°C)
October: 27.5°C (air: 27.8°C)
November: 27.5°C (air: 27.0°C)
December: 27.5°C (air: 26.3°C)

Nearest Dive Centres to Nahoon Wreck

CANOPEE BLEUE
Deep Turtle
Espace Plongee Martinique - ["PADI"]
NATIYABEL - SSI, PADI, CMAS, FFESSM, ANMP
O FIL DE L’EAU - FFESSM, CMAS
PLONGEE IMMERSION CARAIBES

Marine Life in Diamond Rock

Home to 369 recorded species including 327 reef fish, 15 whales & dolphins, 8 sharks & rays, 3 seagrass & algae, 3 sea snails & nudibranchs, 3 other.

Notable Species

Barber (Acanthurus bahianus) - Reef Fish
Greater Soapfish (Rypticus saponaceus) - Reef Fish
Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) - Whales & Dolphins
Lawyer (Halichoeres radiatus) - Reef Fish
Pacific Spotted Scorpionfish (Scorpaena plumieri) - Reef Fish
Flamefish (Apogon maculatus) - Reef Fish
Bastard soldierfish (Myripristis jacobus) - Reef Fish
Clown Wrasse (Halichoeres maculipinna) - Reef Fish
Devilfish (Ophioblennius atlanticus) - Reef Fish
Cook (Holocentrus adscensionis) - Reef Fish
Jack (Epinephelus adscensionis) - Reef Fish
Hamlet (Gymnothorax moringa) - Reef Fish
Coney (Cephalopholis fulva) - Reef Fish
Porcupine (Diodon holocanthus) - Reef Fish
Blackfish (Globicephala macrorhynchus) - Whales & Dolphins
Spotted Soapfish (Rypticus subbifrenatus) - Reef Fish
Yellowtail Parrotfish (Sparisoma rubripinne) - Reef Fish
Cluck (Pareques acuminatus) - Reef Fish
Spotted Goatfish (Pseudupeneus maculatus) - Reef Fish
French grunt (Haemulon flavolineatum) - Reef Fish

Recommended Packing List for Nahoon Wreck

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