FLORRIE

Best months: Jul–Sep

Protected Area

Stackpole Quay - Trewent Point

Why dive here

With 176+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and ocean sunfish (mola mola) - FLORRIE offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.

Best timeJul–Sep

WetsuitA 5mm wetsuit

Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales and Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) · 176+ species recorded

Water10-18°C · warmest July, August, September

CharacterWreck dive · max 14m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

The Florrie, off the coast of Cornwall, is a cracking little wreck for a relaxed dive. We love this site because it’s so accessible at just 14 metres, making it perfect for newer wreck divers or those looking for a gentle second dive. She was a sailing vessel that went down in 1918 after hitting an unknown object, and what remains today is a lovely jumble of timbers spread across the seabed. When you drop down, you’ll find the wreck well-broken but still very recognisable as a wooden ship. Sunlight filters through the kelp, dappling the timbers and creating these beautiful shafts of light. It's not a wreck you penetrate, but there are plenty of nooks and crannies between the collapsed planks to peek into. Look closely and you’ll spot a surprising amount of life: plenty of spider crabs scuttling over the wood, dogfish tucked away, and often a lazy conger eel peeking out from under a beam. Visibility can be a bit variable, as it often is in the UK, but on a good day, it’s a genuinely peaceful dive. We'd suggest timing your dive for slack water to avoid any current, making the exploration even more enjoyable.