MFV POLARIS

Protected Area

Port Erin Bay

Why dive here

With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - MFV POLARIS offers some of Northumberland & Northeast's richest wreck diving.

Marine lifeDolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales, Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) and Orcas · 118+ species recorded

CharacterWreck dive · max 35m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

The MFV Polaris, sitting upright at 35 metres, is our favourite deep wreck in the northeast for a reason. She’s remarkably intact for a trawler sunk after a collision, her wheelhouse still a recognisable silhouette against the gloom. We love dropping down and seeing the deck come into view, usually with a couple of big cod eyeing us from the shelter of the collapsed mast. The Polaris just feels…alive. You’ll find wolf fish tucked into crevices, their grumpy faces peering out, and often a decent number of lobsters in the deeper parts of the hull. Exploring the stern, the propeller is still there, massive and barnacle-encrusted, a real focal point. Current can be a factor here, so we always plan our dive for slack water. This isn’t a site for beginners, but for experienced divers comfortable with depth and limited visibility, the Polaris offers a fantastic penetration dive into the past.