Wreck of Pearl

Protected Area

Drumadoon - Tormore

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 Pearl 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 Pearl wreck off the Scottish West Coast isn’t for the faint of heart, but if you’re up for a proper adventure, it delivers. We love it because it’s a real dive, challenging but immensely rewarding. The Pearl is a coaster, sitting upright and surprisingly intact on a silty seabed. Drop down and you’re immediately enveloped in the low visibility, that classic Scottish green, but once you get your bearings, the wreck starts to reveal itself. We’d suggest a good dive light; it’s essential for peering into the holds and exploring the superstructure. Look out for the resident conger eels, they’re often tucked into dark corners, and we’ve seen some decent-sized pollack patrolling the deck. The currents here can be tricky, so time your dive carefully around slack water. It’s a dive that demands respect and experience, but the sense of accomplishment, and the sheer character of the wreck, makes it one of our favourites in the region.