CHANCE NO 801 (PROBABLY)

Protected Area

Cosmoledo and Astove Archipelago (Marine) Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Why dive here

With 488+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, bull sharks, dugongs and eagle rays - CHANCE NO 801 (PROBABLY) offers some of Aldabra & Outer Islands's richest wreck diving.

Marine lifeBarracuda, Blacktip Reef Sharks, Bull Sharks, Dugongs and Eagle Rays · 488+ species recorded

CharacterWreck dive · max 1m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Okay, let's be honest, "Chance No 801 (Probably)" is less a dive and more a historical landmark. With a max depth of 1m, you're not exactly exploring the abyss here. This isn't about swimming through coral gardens; it’s about a direct, visceral connection to Aldabra's wild, unforgiving nature. The 55-meter fishing vessel, grounded since '89, sits right on the reef edge, a massive skeleton bleached by sun and salt. We love this site for its sheer audacity – it’s a wreck that demands attention from above the surface. You can snorkel over it, peering down into the shallow, sunlit hull, seeing reef sharks cruise through the shadow it casts. Our favorite part is the way the hull has become a harsh, beautiful habitat for crabs and small reef fish, clinging to the rust-stained metal. It’s a powerful reminder of the ocean's indifference, and frankly, a bit of a photography marvel at sunset.