

Best for intermediate divers, 4-24m, boat entry, moderate current.
Shipwreck Reef in Runaway Bay, Jamaica, offers a combination of reef and wreck topography. The site features depths ranging from 4 to 24 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Divers should anticipate moderate currents and visibility typically between 15 and 30 metres. Access to this site is exclusively by boat. Given the depth profile and current conditions, this location is suited for intermediate divers. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, ranging from 27C to 30C.
18.47960, -77.33280
Dive shops in the area avoid diving in currents, even though strong currents are reported in the bay.
Runaway Bay diving is accessible via local dive shops or as a day trip from Kingston.
Recorded at this site
Depth
4-24m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Moderate
No, this site is classified for intermediate divers due to the depth range and moderate currents.
The site ranges from 4 to 24 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Shipwreck Reef requires boat access.
The site is primarily a dive location with an average depth of 15 metres, making it less suitable for snorkelling.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Shipwreck Reef in Runaway Bay. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Expect moderate currents at Shipwreck Reef in Runaway Bay. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Shipwreck Reef in Runaway Bay typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.