Wreck of Cygnet

Protected Area

Loch Moidart

Why dive here

With 112+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue whales, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and ocean sunfish (mola mola) - Wreck of Cygnet offers some of Scottish West Coast's richest wreck diving.

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

CharacterWreck dive

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

Diving the Cygnet is less about vibrant colours and more about the sheer drama of the North Atlantic reclaiming its own. We love this site for its raw, moody atmosphere, a proper Scottish wreck dive. She’s a trawler, sitting upright on a sandy bottom, broken but still retaining her shape. Swim through the wheelhouse, if the visibility plays nice, and you'll get a real sense of her past. Down in the holds, expect to find resident conger eels, thick as a diver's thigh, often sharing their space with squat lobsters clinging to the exposed metalwork. It’s a site that really comes alive under a torch beam, picking out the detail on the winches and the occasional discarded fishing gear. This dive suits those who appreciate history and don't mind a bit of chill in the water; it’s a rewarding experience for divers comfortable with overhead environments and keen to explore a piece of maritime heritage. Our favourite time to visit is on a slack tide, when the plankton isn't quite so dense, offering a clearer view of her ghostly silhouette.