NESTORIAN

Good diving all year

Protected Area

Roaringwater Bay and Islands SAC

Why dive here

With 185+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and ocean sunfish (mola mola) - NESTORIAN offers some of South Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 9-15°C, warmest July, August, September.

Best timeYear-round

WetsuitA drysuit

Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales and Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) · 185+ species recorded

Water9-15°C · warmest July, August, September

CharacterWreck dive · max 12m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

We’re not going to lie, the Nestorian isn’t a gentle drift over a colourful reef. This is proper wreck diving, a deep dive into history off the rugged South Coast of Ireland. The Nestorian, a 122-meter steamship, met its end in 1917, breaking in two and settling at a max depth of 12m. The two halves of the wreck, separated by a good distance, are what we love most about this site – it feels like two dives in one. When the visibility is good, around 10-15 metres, you can really appreciate the scale. Swimming along the hull, you’ll spot huge sections of plating and machinery, now completely encrusted. Conger eels are a common sight, peering out from gaps, and we’ve often seen shoals of pollock weaving through the structure. It’s a site that suits experienced wreck divers who appreciate the atmospheric dive into maritime history, rather than those looking for vibrant corals. The current can be brisk here, so plan your dive with the tides and expect a real adventure.