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MV Ambar (Wreck)

The MV Ambar is our pick for a proper wreck dive in Puerto Rico, a step up from some of the smaller, broken-up sites. It’s sitting upright at 25 metres, and because it’s a relatively intact freighter, there’s a real sense of exploring a ship rather than just a pile of metal. We love the bridge area; the wheelhouse is still there, and sometimes you can peer inside to see barracuda hanging out, perfectly still. Entry can be tricky here, often a negative drop down to the bow line, so it really suits expert divers comfortable with currents and quick descents. Once you’re down, though, the current tends to mellow out around the wreck itself. Look for nurse sharks tucked under the stern and big schools of snapper that swirl around the holds. Visibility can vary, but on a good day, the light filtering through the superstructure gives the wreck a moody, almost ghostly feel. If you’re into penetrating wrecks, some of the cargo holds are open, but we’d suggest leaving those to the very experienced – things can get silty fast. This isn’t a coral garden, it’s a rust garden, and it’s brilliant for it.