SAN LUIS MARU (PROBABLY) - Hoi An & Cu Lao Cham

The San Luis Maru, or what we strongly suspect is her, sits shallow here, just a couple of metres deep. It’s a huge tanker, bombed by US aircraft in 1945, and her remains are quite spread out. You’ll spend your time exploring scattered plates of her hull, some massive beams, and what looks like sections of her engine room. Schools of yellow-tail snapper patrol the bigger metal structures, and we’ve often seen moray eels peeking out from under the twisted steel. It's a great spot for an extended safety stop or a second leisurely dive, especially if you’re into the history.

Location
Hoi An & Cu Lao Cham, Vietnam, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
14.333333, 109.145000
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
2m

Best Time to Dive in Hoi An & Cu Lao Cham

The warmest water temperatures in Hoi An & Cu Lao Cham occur in August, averaging 30.7°C. The coolest conditions are in January at 24.1°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 24.1°C
  • February: 24.3°C
  • March: 25.7°C
  • April: 27.0°C
  • May: 28.8°C
  • June: 30.3°C
  • July: 30.2°C
  • August: 30.7°C
  • September: 30.3°C
  • October: 29.2°C
  • November: 27.3°C
  • December: 25.4°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Hoi An & Cu Lao Cham

Nearest Dive Centres to SAN LUIS MARU (PROBABLY)

Marine Life in Hoi An & Cu Lao Cham

Home to 41 recorded species including 28 reef fish, 7 sea snails & nudibranchs, 3 sharks & rays, 2 other, 1 crabs & lobsters.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for SAN LUIS MARU (PROBABLY)

Based on average water temperature of 27.8°C, currents 8 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories