Wreck of Dalvey

Protected Area

Loch Creran

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 Dalvey 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

The Dalvey is a true West Coast classic, and one we always enjoy revisiting. It’s not just a pile of twisted metal; this is a proper wreck dive, with a story etched into its ribs and deck. Dropping down, you’ll quickly make out the distinct shape of a steam trawler, upright and surprisingly intact for a vessel that’s been down since 1919. We love nosing around the engine room, often finding conger eels peering out from the gloom, their eyes glinting in your torch beam. The bow section always feels particularly atmospheric, with anemones clinging to the plates and schools of pollock darting through the superstructure. It’s a site that really rewards careful exploration, perfect for divers who appreciate history alongside their marine life. Just be mindful of the currents; they can pick up, so we’d suggest timing your dive for slack water.