Tugboat
Protected Area
Kalkun Cay
Why dive here
With 476+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, dolphins, eagle rays and humpback whales - Tugboat offers some of St. Thomas & St. John's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
We really enjoy the Tugboat site, especially as a relaxed first dive or for anyone newer to wrecks. It sits upright, proud, in about 17 meters, which makes for a nice long bottom time. You’re not just looking at a pile of metal; this little tugboat still feels like a boat, complete with a wheelhouse you can easily peek into. We love finning around the propeller and rudder, often finding a big green moray eel staring out from under the stern. Schools of snapper and grunt weave through the superstructure, and the whole thing is covered in sponges and soft corals, a vibrant contrast to the rust. It’s perfect for practicing buoyancy or just enjoying a calm, shallow dive with plenty to see without any stress. Go early if you can; the light filtering through the clear water is just stunning then.
Typical Tugboat Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
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 Tugboat
Dive shops near Tugboat
Adventure Scuba & School
Aqua Marine
Admiralty Dive Center
Coral World Ocean and Reef lnitiative, Inc.
Red Fish Underwater LLC
Low Key Watersports
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Tugboat
Tugboat Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Tugboat, 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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