SAS Pietermaritzburg

Best time to dive

Season varies - confirm locally

Certification & difficulty

Technical

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Not viable - wreck sits at 17-22 m, boat access only

Safety notes

Structurally unstable wreck that may collapse further without notice, sharp plate edges, entanglement risk, surge-induced water movement, silting inside the hull

Permits & fees

Table Mountain National Park Marine Protected Area permit required (declared shipwreck site, protections since 2004)

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Cape Town