Best for advanced divers, 18-55m, boat entry, moderate current.
The USS Saratoga CV-3 is a Second World War aircraft carrier resting upright on the sandy bottom in the Marshall Islands. The wreck structure begins at a depth of 18 metres, with the keel reaching 55 metres. Divers experience visibility ranging from 20 to 60 metres, providing a clear view of the vessel's scale. The site offers extensive penetration opportunities through corridors, compartments, and machinery spaces. Due to the depth, overhead environments, and potential for entanglement, this site is suited for advanced divers. Moderate currents and the presence of sharks are factors to manage. Technical certification and a redundant gas supply are strongly advisable for penetration dives.
11.60667, 165.49000
Bottom time at the deeper sections is severely limited by decompression constraints, so plan your dive profile before descending and prioritise the areas of the wreck that matter most to you. Technical certification and a redundant gas supply are strongly advisable for any serious penetration dives.
Accessible via liveaboard vessel.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
18-55m
Visibility
20-60m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-29°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
40 min
No nearby dive sites found within 50km.
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the significant depth, overhead environments, and entanglement risks associated with the wreck structure.
The wreck sits at depths ranging from 18 metres at the deck to 55 metres at the keel, with an average depth of 30 metres.
Boat access is required to reach the USS Saratoga CV-3.
Divers must manage deep depths, overhead environments, entanglement risks, strong currents, and the presence of sharks.
Snorkelling is not recommended as the wreck structure begins at 18 metres, making it a site for scuba divers.
Diving at USS Saratoga CV-3 in Bikini Atoll requires the following certifications: Advanced, Technical. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at USS Saratoga CV-3 in Bikini Atoll. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 29°C.
Expect moderate currents at USS Saratoga CV-3 in Bikini Atoll. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at USS Saratoga CV-3 in Bikini Atoll typically ranges from 20 metres to 60 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.
