

Best for beginner divers, 5-10m, shore & boat entry, mild current.
Isla Mary Ann in the Beagle Channel offers a sub-Antarctic diving experience featuring a combination of reef structures and dense kelp forests. The site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 5 to 10 metres and mild currents. Visibility typically spans 5 to 10 metres. Divers must use a boat to access the site and are advised to deploy a surface marker buoy due to heavy boat traffic. Water temperatures are consistently cold, ranging from 2 to 12 degrees Celsius, necessitating the use of drysuits. Night diving is available at this location, with typical dives lasting around 40 minutes.
-54.85968, -68.23170
Book an organized dive if visiting for the first time due to unpredictable weather and high winds that change direction during the day.
Accessible by boat from the city harbor of Ushuaia.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-10m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore & Boat
Boat required
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
There is no specific data regarding marine life sightings at this site.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to its shallow depths and mild currents.
The depth at this site ranges from 5 to 10 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres.
No, boat access is required to reach Isla Mary Ann.
The primary hazards are the consistently cold water temperatures and heavy boat traffic, which requires the use of a surface marker buoy.
Diving at Isla Mary Ann in Ushuaia requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Isla Mary Ann in Ushuaia typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Isla Mary Ann in Ushuaia typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.