Maritime Reefer
Also known as: FV Maritime Reefer Wreck
Best time to dive
January to December; April to November
What you might see
- Moray eelReliably seen
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Not snorkelable - wreck lies at 20-30 m, well beyond snorkel depth
Safety notes
Wreck has been fractured into (at least) two main sections by decades of cyclones - sharp/twisted metal and potential entanglement or silt-out risk if penetrating; depth requires attention to gas planning; lionfish present
Permits & fees
No site-specific permit found; recreational diving is done through a licensed Rarotonga dive operator - no separate marine-park fee identified
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Rarotonga
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.