Wreck of Prindsesse Louise

Protected Area

Lamlash Bay

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 Prindsesse Louise 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 Prindsesse Louise on the Scottish West Coast is a proper adventure, a real taste of what cold-water wreck diving is all about. This isn't some manicured museum piece. We love how the strong currents and the embrace of the North Atlantic have shaped it. The wreck lies broken, a real testament to its age and the fury of the sea. You’ll weave through splintered timbers and rusted metal, feeling the pull of history around you. The structure is draped in dead man's fingers and anemones, providing shelter for all sorts of critters. Keep an eye out for ling lurking in the darker corners and the occasional inquisitive wrasse darting between the frames. It’s a site that demands respect for the elements and rewards you with a genuinely atmospheric dive, best suited for experienced divers comfortable with deeper, darker conditions. Dive it on a slack tide if you can; it really opens up the possibilities for exploration.