South Africa · Maori Bay, Hout Bay

SS Maori

Best time to dive

Season varies - confirm locally

Certification & difficulty

Technical

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Not typically offered - open-water boat access site with the wreck largely below easy snorkel depth

Safety notes

Cold water, strong surge, ragged wreckage, entrapment risk in confined spaces

Permits & fees

Table Mountain National Park Marine Protected Area permit required (since 2004)

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Cape Town

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