

Best for advanced divers, 15-42m, boat entry, moderate current.
The Kitsugawa Maru is a freighter sunk in July 1944 that sits upright in Apra Harbor. The wreck remains approximately 80 percent intact, featuring a large bow gun and masts that begin at 18 metres. Divers can expect depths ranging from 15 to 42 metres, with an average of 27 metres. This boat-only dive is suited for advanced divers due to the depth and overhead environment. Visibility varies between 4 and 20 metres, and moderate currents are common. Marine life frequently recorded at the site includes pufferfish and wrasses, alongside less common species such as Pacific doublesaddle butterflyfish, threadfin butterflyfish, flagtail triggerfish, and blackback anemonefish.
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Boat dive.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-42m
Visibility
4-20m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Moderate
Divers regularly encounter pufferfish and various wrasses. Other species recorded at the site include Pacific doublesaddle butterflyfish, threadfin butterflyfish, flagtail triggerfish, Pacific sailfin tang, bird wrasse, bluestreak cleaner wrasse, Pacific bullethead parrotfish, reticulated butterflyfish, blackback anemonefish, moorish idol, and yellow tang.
No, this site is intended for advanced divers. It requires an advanced open water certification due to the depth, potential for low visibility, and the overhead environment of the wreck.
The wreck lies at depths between 15 and 42 metres, with an average depth of 27 metres.
No, the Kitsugawa Maru is a boat-only dive site located in Apra Harbor.
Snorkelling is not recommended as the wreck is located at depths starting at 15 metres, making it a site primarily for scuba divers.
Diving at Kitsugawa Maru in Piti requires the following certifications: Deep. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Kitsugawa Maru in Piti. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
Expect moderate currents at Kitsugawa Maru in Piti. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Kitsugawa Maru in Piti typically ranges from 4 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.