ULLYSES

Best months: Jul–Sep

Protected Area

Gouliot Caves and Headland, Sark

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) - ULLYSES 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 2m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Ulysses is a rare treat for UK divers, a true relic just under the waves. We’re talking about a brigantine, sunk in 1881, lying in a barely-there two metres of water. It’s less a dive and more a snorkel, but don't let the depth fool you. You’ll spend an hour just floating over her broken timbers, tracing the ribs of the hull, imagining the ship in her prime. What makes it special, beyond the pure historical resonance, is how the light filters through the water, illuminating patches of wood, highlighting the kelp and anenomes that have claimed her. We love Ulysses because it’s a living museum, accessible to anyone with a mask and fins. Look for dogfish resting in the shadows, wrasse darting between the timbers, and if you’re lucky, a curious seal might just pop by for a look. It’s a perfect site for snorkelers, photographers, or anyone who just wants to slow down and connect with a piece of history. Our favourite time to visit is on a calm, sunny day with a slack tide, when the visibility is at its best and the light really brings the wreck to life.