Roraima Wreck - Saint-Pierre

The Roraima Wreck isn't just a sunken ship; it’s a time capsule from the 1902 Mont Pelée eruption, lying silently off Saint-Pierre. At depths between 30 and 50 metres, this advanced dive takes you into a piece of history, an old steamer completely colonised by the ocean. We love dropping down onto the huge boilers and the impressive propeller, which are now completely covered in sponges and black coral, giving the metal a soft, textured look. You can fin past schools of snapper that seem to hang almost motionless in the ambient light, and we’ve often spotted large groupers lurking in the shadows of the deeper sections. It’s a dive that rewards slow exploration, letting your eyes adjust to the subtle colours and the way the light filters through the water. While the currents here are generally mild, we always advise checking conditions, as a good day makes a huge difference to appreciating the sheer scale of the wreck. If you're lucky, you might even spot a patrolling barracuda or, on very rare occasions, a passing dolphin pod in the blue. This site is for experienced divers who appreciate history and the incredible power of nature to reclaim what's lost. Our favourite part is lingering over the encrusted deck, imagining the final moments before the disaster.

Location: Saint-Pierre, Martinique, Caribbean
Coordinates: 14.748000, -61.178000
Type: wreck
Maximum Depth: 30-50m
Difficulty: Advanced

Marine Protected Area: Marine Du Prêcheur - Albert Falco

Best Time to Dive in Saint-Pierre

The warmest water temperatures in Saint-Pierre occur in January, averaging 27.4°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 27.4°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

January: 27.4°C (air: 25.2°C)
February: 27.4°C (air: 25.2°C)
March: 27.4°C (air: 25.5°C)
April: 27.4°C (air: 26.6°C)
May: 27.4°C (air: 27.6°C)
June: 27.4°C (air: 27.7°C)
July: 27.4°C (air: 27.4°C)
August: 27.4°C (air: 27.8°C)
September: 27.4°C (air: 28.1°C)
October: 27.4°C (air: 27.7°C)
November: 27.4°C (air: 26.8°C)
December: 27.4°C (air: 25.8°C)

Nearest Dive Centres to Roraima Wreck

UCPA Saint-Pierre

Marine Life in Saint-Pierre

Home to 319 recorded species including 281 reef fish, 17 whales & dolphins, 7 sharks & rays, 3 sea urchins, 2 other, 2 sea snails & nudibranchs.

Notable Species

Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) - Whales & Dolphins
Bridled Dolphin (Stenella attenuata) - Whales & Dolphins
Blackfish (Globicephala macrorhynchus) - Whales & Dolphins
Bornean Dolphin (Lagenodelphis hosei) - Whales & Dolphins
Porcupine (Diodon holocanthus) - Reef Fish
Barber (Acanthurus bahianus) - Reef Fish
Gutong (Scarus iseri) - Reef Fish
Bastard soldierfish (Myripristis jacobus) - Reef Fish
Atlantic Bumper (Chloroscombrus chrysurus) - Reef Fish
Puffer (Sphoeroides spengleri) - Reef Fish
Cuvier's Beaked Whale (Ziphius cavirostris) - Whales & Dolphins
Kingston (Decapterus macarellus) - Reef Fish
Graysby (Cephalopholis cruentata) - Reef Fish
Dark Green Parrotfish (Sparisoma viride) - Reef Fish
Balao (Hemiramphus balao) - Reef Fish
Spotted Goatfish (Pseudupeneus maculatus) - Reef Fish
Ballyhoo (Hemiramphus brasiliensis) - Reef Fish
Goldspot Goby (Gnatholepis thompsoni) - Reef Fish
Grunt (Haemulon plumierii) - Reef Fish
Blueman (Scarus vetula) - Reef Fish

Recommended Packing List for Roraima Wreck

Based on average water temperature of 27.4°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