This dive site features the intriguing wreckage of a smuggler’s plane, consisting of its wings and two engine cowlings, resting on a shallow sandy and seagrass bottom. As the sole significant structure within several hundred yards, locating the wreck requires careful attention to directions given its sparse surroundings. The absence of other underwater features makes this isolated wreck a magnet for marine life, forming a unique point of interest.
Divers can expect to find an abundance of critters seeking shelter around the plane wreckage. Patience may be rewarded with sightings of elusive sea horses, which are known to inhabit the surrounding seagrass beds. Other typical shallow water fish species, crabs, and invertebrates are likely residents, attracted to the isolated structure on the otherwise featureless bottom.
The best time to visit Smuggler’s Plane is during calm weather conditions to ensure optimal visibility and ease of navigation to the wreck. Its extremely shallow depth, with a maximum of 8 meters and an average of 4 meters, makes it an excellent site for beginner scuba divers, snorkelers, and freedivers alike. For underwater photographers, this site offers fantastic macro opportunities, particularly for capturing the resident critters and sea horses.
