USS Emmons
Also known as: Emmons wreck
Best time to dive
June to September; March to May; May to July; September
What you might see
- NudibranchPossible
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 applicable - deep wreck dive site
Safety notes
Deep decompression dive requiring extended safety stops (several minutes, sometimes 8-9+ min reported); strong current especially at descent; minimum experience/certification requirements due to depth; operators advise against penetrating the wreck; 24-hr no-fly recommendation after diving
Permits & fees
None found beyond standard operator liability insurance/waivers; no government fee identified for diving the wreck
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Nago
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.