EASTWAY

Best months: Dec–Apr

Why dive here

With 558+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue sharks, blue-spotted stingrays and bull sharks - EASTWAY offers some of Sodwana Bay's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 23-28°C, warmest January, February, March.

Best timeDec–Apr

WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit

Marine lifeBarracuda, Blacktip Reef Sharks, Blue Sharks, Blue-Spotted Stingrays and Bull Sharks · 558+ species recorded

Water23-28°C · warmest January, February, March

CharacterWreck dive · max 24m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Eastway, a grand old steamship that went down way back in 1923, is one of our favourite Sodwana wrecks. She’s big, over 100 meters long, and it feels like you’re dropping onto a submerged city when you first descend. The sheer scale is impressive, with massive boilers, propulsion machinery, and parts of the superstructure still recognisable. We love picking our way along her decks, spotting the huge shoals of fusiliers that hang around the intact sections, sometimes so thick they block out the sun. The Eastway truly feels like a living reef now, not just a hunk of metal. You’ll see plenty of potato bass cruising through the holds and we’ve often encountered reef sharks patrolling the perimeter. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff too, like nudibranchs clinging to the coral growth that’s colonised every available surface. It’s a dive that rewards repeat visits; you’ll find something new each time you explore her nooks and crannies. This wreck is perfect for experienced divers who appreciate history and robust reef life.