Toa Maru

Best time to dive

April to November

What you might see

• BarracudaLikely
• Moray eelLikely
• NudibranchLikely
• Sea turtleLikely

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

Certification & difficulty

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

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Not considered suitable/typical - depth and wreck complexity generally preclude snorkelling as a primary activity

Safety notes

Interior silt-out risk, sharp/corroded metal edges, potential entanglement in old cabling inside cargo holds, depth exposure at the stern (37-40m); bridge structure reportedly damaged by the 2007 tsunami; full hold penetration is guide-led

Permits & fees

No specific fee confirmed; standard boat-dive trip cost from Gizo operators applies

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Gizo