Twin Barges Wreck
Protected Area
Baie Ternay Marine National Park
Why dive here
With 183+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, sea turtles, sperm whales and lionfish - Twin Barges Wreck offers some of Inner Islands's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest March, April, May.
The Twin Barges Wreck in the Inner Islands is one of our favourite dive sites, especially if you’re looking for something a bit different from the granite reefs. These two old barges, sunk deliberately, now sit upright and offer a really satisfying wreck dive. What we love most is how the metal structure has become a home for so much life. You’ll descend onto a hull draped in soft corals, their colours popping even on an overcast day. Schools of yellow snappers often cloud the decks, and we’ve spent ages just watching them swirl. Inside, where light filters through the gaps, you can usually spot a few curious lionfish tucked into corners. It’s not a huge wreck, so you can explore both barges thoroughly in one dive, poking around the holds and superstructure. Look for the resident moray eels peeking out from pipes. This site is great for experienced divers who appreciate the intricacies of a well-colonised artificial reef, and it's generally quite sheltered, making for a relaxed exploration.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Nearest Dive Centres to Twin Barges Wreck
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Dive Seychelles Underwater Centre
Blue Sea Divers
Ocean Dream Divers
Big Blue Divers
GVI Seychelles
UDive Centre Mahe
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Twin Barges Wreck
Twin Barges Wreck Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Twin Barges Wreck, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-4.5, 55.52) (2km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
28°C
82°F · Range: 26.1–30.1°C
Current Speed
7.28 cm/s
Direction: W (285.9°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.213 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
35.24 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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