

Best for advanced divers, 37-70m, boat entry, mild current.
The Sophie Rickmers is a large, intact WWII wreck resting on a sandy bottom in Pria Laot bay. This site is reserved for advanced, deep, and technical divers, with depths ranging from 37 to 70 metres and an average depth of 48 metres. Access is by boat only. Divers encounter mild currents and visibility typically between 10 and 30 metres. Water temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, ranging from 26C to 29C. Due to the significant depth, potential for entanglement, and presence of sharp coral and stonefish, this site requires careful planning and appropriate certification for deep decompression diving.
5.84533, 95.29765
The wreck is generally dived as a guided boat dive from Sabang.
Access is typically controlled through local operators familiar with port procedures and conditions.
Recorded at this site
Depth
37-70m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Year-round
No, this site is intended for advanced, deep, and technical divers only due to the significant depth and technical nature of the dive.
The wreck lies at depths between 37 and 70 metres, with an average depth of 48 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to reach the site.
Hazards include the significant depth, risk of entanglement, sharp coral, and the presence of stonefish.
No, this site is not suitable for snorkelling as the wreck lies at depths starting from 37 metres.
Diving at Sophie Rickmers Wreck in Sabang requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced, Wreck, Deep, Nitrox, Technical, Rebreather. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Sophie Rickmers Wreck in Sabang. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Sophie Rickmers Wreck in Sabang are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Sophie Rickmers Wreck in Sabang typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Sophie Rickmers Wreck in Sabang typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.