Wreck of Honfleur

Protected Area

Sanda Islands

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 Honfleur 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 Honfleur. Now, this isn't a dive you just rock up to; it's a journey. We’re talking proper Scottish West Coast adventure. When we think of the Honfleur, we picture the sheer scale of it, lying over on its side. You descend into that green twilight, and the enormity of the wreck starts to emerge. It’s got such character, that old steamship, with its bow pointing out into the gloom, often draped in long, green fronds of kelp that sway with the surge. We love exploring the engine room, clambering through the exposed workings, imagining the men who once toiled there. It’s dark in places, so good lights are essential, and a reel is a smart move if you’re planning any deeper penetrations. The stern section is our favourite though, especially when the light filters down, illuminating the anemones and dead man’s fingers that have completely plastered the metalwork. You often find wrasse poking about in the nooks and crannies, and sometimes a conger eel eyes you from a deeper recess. This is a wreck for experienced divers who appreciate history and don't mind a bit of a current or lower visibility – it’s part of the authentic Scottish experience. Dive it on a slack tide if you can, it makes all the difference.