Mbao Wreck Cemetery
Also known as: Cimetiere des epaves de Mbao
Best time to dive
November to May; June to December
What you might see
- BarracudaLikely
- Eagle rayLikely
- Manta rayPossible
- Moray eelLikely
- Nurse sharkPossible
- Sea turtleLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Open Water
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Not commonly marketed as a snorkel site; depth (10-15m) and boat-only access make snorkelling secondary to diving, though calm-day surface snorkelling over shallow wreck sections is plausible (VERIFY)
Safety notes
Illegal metal salvage (copper/bronze scavenging) has damaged parts of the artificial reef and reduced fish populations on some wrecks; boat traffic in the area due to port/tourism activity; entanglement risk from wreck debris
Permits & fees
No specific permit or fee documented for this site (it lies outside the Madeleine Islands national park); arranged directly through local dive operators (VERIFY)
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Dakar
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.