VASILLIA EXPRESS
Why dive here
With 343+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, humpback whales, sea turtles and frogfish - VASILLIA EXPRESS offers some of Tobago's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
The MV *Vasillia Express* is a seriously cool wreck. She’s a former car ferry, deliberately sunk in 2004, and now sits upright at a very comfortable 28 meters. We love a wreck that you can truly get inside, and the *Vasillia* delivers. You can fin through the car deck, picturing the vehicles she once carried, and even poke your head into the bridge if you're comfortable with a bit of overhead. For us, the draw here isn't just the structure itself, but how nature has taken over. Look out for the resident green moray eel, a chunky fellow we’ve spotted more than once peeking from a porthole. Schools of horse-eye jacks often swirl above the deck, catching the light as they move, and the entire exterior is fuzzy with sponges and soft corals. It’s a great dive for anyone with their Advanced cert looking for an accessible penetration without going full technical. We’d suggest going in the morning if you can, before any afternoon chop picks up and muddies the visibility. Just remember to watch your buoyancy, especially inside – silting her out is a real shame for the next group.
Typical VASILLIA EXPRESS Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 28m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for VASILLIA EXPRESS
VASILLIA EXPRESS Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for VASILLIA EXPRESS, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (10.64, -61.51) (19km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 29.2–31.2°C
Air Temperature
26°C
79°F
Wind Speed
4.75 m/s
9.2 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1011.7 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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