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.