Jamaica · Ocho Rios

SS Kathryn Wreck

Best time to dive

January to December; December to April

What you might see

  • Nurse sharkPossible

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

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

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Limited - wreck top may be within snorkel range for strong swimmers in calm conditions, but primarily a scuba wreck dive; not a standard snorkel attraction

Safety notes

Wreck penetration risks for those entering interior spaces without training; boat traffic near Ocho Rios cruise port; sandy bottom silt-out if finning too close

Permits & fees

No permit requirements documented

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Ocho Rios

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