HMS The Rhone

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Salt Island, British Virgin Islands

Best timeNovember to July
Water temp26-29°C / 79-84°F
Visibility5-25m / 16-82ft
AccessBoat Dive
Dive typesScuba, Snorkel
DifficultyBeginner
Max depth25 m
Avg depth15 m
Nearest airportEIS
Iconic wreckMovie historyEasy dive
ScubaSnorkel

The RMS Rhone is one of the most famous and beloved wreck dives in the Caribbean. This 19th-century mail steamer, featured in the movie 'The Deep', is broken into two sections, offering a spectacular and easy dive for all levels.

Features

A Royal Mail Steamer that sank in 1867. The wreck is in two main sections. The stern is deep, while the bow is very shallow. The wreck is incredibly well-preserved and is a stunning artificial reef.

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