

Best for advanced divers, 32-40m, boat entry, moderate current.
The Antonio Lorenzo is a 50-metre long longliner wreck resting on its port side in the Saint-Gilles Marine Reserve. Located on a flat, featureless seabed at depths between 32 and 40 metres, with an average depth of 38 metres, this site functions as an artificial reef. Access is by boat only. Due to the depth and potential for entanglement within the structure, this site is suitable for advanced divers. Conditions include moderate currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, rock cod, Moorish idols, boxfish, triggerfish, moray eels, lionfish, and octopuses.
-21.14939, 55.26745
Penetration diving requires additional training and equipment, and exterior exploration demands good buoyancy control and air management.
Inquire with your DUNE guide.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
32-40m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
24-28°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, rock cod, Moorish idols, spotted and yellow boxfish, lagoon and titan triggerfish, turkey and snowflake moray eels, Indian and spotfin lionfish, and day octopuses.
No, the Antonio Lorenzo is intended for advanced divers due to its depth of 32 to 40 metres and the hazards associated with wreck diving, such as entanglement.
The wreck lies at a depth of 32 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 38 metres.
No, the Antonio Lorenzo requires boat access.
No, this site is a deep wreck dive at 32 to 40 metres and is not suitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Antonio Lorenzo in Saint-Leu requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Antonio Lorenzo in Saint-Leu. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 28°C.
Expect moderate currents at Antonio Lorenzo in Saint-Leu. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Antonio Lorenzo in Saint-Leu typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.