Antarctica · Gerlache Strait

Wilhelmina Bay

Also known as: "Whale-mina Bay"

Best time to dive

February to March; November to December

Certification & difficulty

Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Not commonly offered - bay is more exposed and whale traffic makes snorkelling less practical; scuba is the standard activity

Safety notes

Extreme cold, remote location, wreck penetration overhead hazards, dense whale traffic requiring careful boat/diver positioning

Permits & fees

No individual dive permit; IAATO-member operator required; general ATCM environmental guidelines apply (no site-specific visitor guideline document found for the wreck itself)

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Ushuaia, Argentina

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.