

Best for beginner divers, 10-8m, boat entry, mild current.
The SS Far Star is a wreck site located off Banco Chinchorro, serving as an artificial reef. The site is shallow, with depths ranging from 8 to 10 metres, making it suitable for beginner divers. Visibility is consistently around 30 metres, allowing for clear views of the vessel structure. Conditions are generally relaxed with mild currents and water temperatures between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius. Access is by boat only. Divers should exercise caution regarding sharp coral and metalwork to avoid injury or entanglement. Due to active boat traffic in the area, the use of a delayed surface marker buoy is recommended during ascent.
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Watch your buoyancy closely around the wreck as the sharp coral and metalwork can cause cuts if you drift into them. Boat traffic in the area is active, so surface with a delayed surface marker buoy and stay alert when ascending.
The wreck is located on Banco Chinchorro, southeast of Chinchorro and Cayo Lobos.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-8m
Visibility
30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
The site functions as an artificial reef, supporting a variety of regional reef fish and invertebrates.
Yes, the shallow depth of 8 to 10 metres makes this an approachable wreck dive for newly certified divers.
The SS Far Star sits at an average depth of 8 metres, with a maximum depth of 10 metres.
No, the site is located 36 kilometres from the shore and requires boat access.
Divers should be aware of sharp coral and metalwork on the wreck, as well as active boat traffic at the surface.
Diving at SS Far Star in Yucatán Peninsula requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at SS Far Star in Yucatán Peninsula. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
SS Far Star in Yucatán Peninsula typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at SS Far Star in Yucatán Peninsula typically ranges from 30 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.