GOOD CHEER

Protected Area

Lindisfarne

Why dive here

With 112+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - GOOD CHEER offers some of Scottish East Coast & Borders's richest wreck diving.

Marine lifeDolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales, Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) and Orcas · 112+ species recorded

CharacterWreck dive · max 29m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

The Good Cheer, off the Scottish East Coast, is one of those wrecks we keep coming back to. We’ve always found it a surprisingly intimate dive, especially given its relatively shallow depth at 29 metres. The wreck itself is a compact 7.8-meter fishing vessel, sunk in 2001, and it sits upright on a sandy seabed. You can often make out the distinct lines of the boat, even with the growth, which we find really helps you picture it as it was. What we love most about the Good Cheer is how quickly it’s become an artificial reef. Spend some time here and you'll spot common blennies poking out from every crevice, and plumose anemones practically carpet the wheelhouse and deck. We’ve seen good-sized wrasse patrolling the edges, often darting in and out of the superstructure. The visibility here can vary wildly with the tides, but on a good day, the light filters down, illuminating the green and brown hues of the growth. It’s a dive that rewards slow exploration rather than a quick swim-through, really letting you appreciate the life that’s claimed it. Our pick for an insider tip? Go at slack tide; it makes a huge difference to how much you can linger and explore the nooks.