I-MAY
Protected Area
Dutchcap Cay
Why dive here
With 476+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, dolphins, eagle rays and humpback whales - I-MAY offers some of St. Thomas & St. John's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Dropping onto the I-MAY, you’ll find a motor vessel that capsized and sank back in 1976. It’s sitting upright at about 45 metres, a proper deep dive that suits advanced divers comfortable with overhead environments. The wreck itself is reasonably intact, offering some interesting penetration points for those with the right training and gear. Over the decades, the I-MAY has become a vibrant artificial reef, completely encrusted with sponges and hard corals. We often spot schooling jacks circling the bow, and there are usually a few resident barracuda lurking in the shadows, along with plenty of smaller reef fish darting in and out of the structure.
Typical I-MAY Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 45m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
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.
Nearest Dive Centres to I-MAY
Dive shops near I-MAY
Adventure Scuba & School
Aqua Marine
Coral World Ocean and Reef lnitiative, Inc.
Admiralty Dive Center
Red Fish Underwater LLC
Low Key Watersports
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for I-MAY
I-MAY Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for I-MAY, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (18.3, -64.89) (1km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 28.9–31.1°C
Air Temperature
27°C
81°F
Wind Speed
7.65 m/s
14.9 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1013 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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