Amigo s Wreck
Protected Area
Hol Chan
Why dive here
With 192+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, lemon sharks, nurse sharks and sea turtles - Amigo s Wreck offers some of Ambergris Caye's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest August, September, October.
Amigos Wreck, just off Ambergris Caye, is a real character. It’s an old fishing boat, deliberately sunk in the 1980s, so it’s had plenty of time to get comfortable on the seabed. We love how the wreck now sits upright, almost posing for you, with the pilot house still largely intact – great for some swim-throughs. The real draw here isn’t its historical significance, it’s the marine life that has truly made it home. Expect to fin past massive green morays peeking out from every crevice, their heads swaying gently in the slight current. Look closer and you’ll spot scorpionfish perfectly camouflaged against the barnacle-encrusted metal, and often a few curious nurse sharks cruising by. Our favourite time to dive it is late morning; the sun angle really brings out the blues and greens of the surrounding reef and the fish activity is usually at its peak. It’s a pretty easy dive, suitable for Open Water divers looking for a mellow wreck experience with plenty of photographic opportunities.
Typical Amigo s Wreck 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.
Amigo s Wreck Wreck History
Vessel Type
unknown
Cause
unknown
Off the vibrant coast of Ambergris Caye, Belize, lies a dive site simply known as "Amigo’s Wreck." True to its name, this wreck is a friend to both divers and marine life. While historical details about this vessel are scarce, it serves as a perfect example of how the sea reclaims its own, transforming a sunken structure into a bustling underwater community. It may have been a small local vessel or intentionally scuttled to create a new dive attraction. Whatever its origin, the wreck is now encrusted with colorful corals and sponges, providing shelter for moray eels, lobsters, and countless species of reef fish. It's an excellent, easy dive that showcases the rich biodiversity of the Belize Barrier Reef.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Amigo s Wreck
Amigo s Wreck Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Amigo s Wreck, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (17.98, -87.92) (0km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 28.6–31.5°C
Current Speed
4 cm/s
Direction: N (0°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.045 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
35.42 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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