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CUMULUS

Cumulus isn't your typical St. Croix dive, and we love that about it. This isn't a deep dive, not even close, topping out at a maximum of two metres. What it is, though, is a fantastic wreck for snorkelers and even freedivers looking to explore a piece of history right from the surface. The Cumulus, a motor vessel from 1959, went hard aground in 1977, carrying a cargo of construction equipment – think cranes, dump trucks, and a concrete pump. Today, those pieces of machinery are fused into a low-lying, broken-up hull. You'll see the skeletal remains of what was once a substantial ship. We particularly enjoy poking around the twisted metal, imagining the chaos as it settled. Schools of small grunts often shelter within the deeper pockets, and we've spotted some surprisingly colourful parrotfish grazing on the algae-covered structure. It's a shallow, sun-drenched site that’s perfect for a lazy afternoon; you can spend ages just floating above it, watching the light play on the rusting metal below. If you're looking for an easy, accessible wreck with a cool story, this is our pick.