Badai Bay Wreck
Also known as: Eight Generations Bay Wreck, Korean freighter wreck
Best time to dive
January to December; April to October
What you might see
- BarracudaLikely
- DolphinPossible
- Sea turtleReliably 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 - no
Safety notes
depth (approaching/at recreational limits), current, swim-through/overhead sections inside the broken hull; local news reported in August 2022 that the aging (then 39-year-old) wreck was visibly rusting with oil/black seepage observed underwater - a contact/environmental hazard to be aware of
Permits & fees
no specific government dive permit or fee identified for this wreck; Lanyu is Tao indigenous land/waters so respecting local customs is expected; fee amount -
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Lanyu (Yeyu village)
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.