

Best for advanced divers, 15-36m, boat entry, mild current.
Butler Bay Wrecks in Saint Croix consists of a cluster of vessels resting between 15 and 36 metres. These wrecks function as artificial reefs and offer opportunities for wreck penetration. The site is strictly for advanced divers, as the depth requires careful management of bottom time and awareness of nitrogen narcosis. Visibility is variable, ranging from 15 to 60 metres. Access is by boat, located 500 metres from shore. Divers must be prepared for overhead environments and potential entanglement hazards within the structures. Currents are typically mild, but boat traffic and deep-diving protocols are essential considerations for every dive.
17.75230, -64.89510
The Rosaomaira is a 177 foot long steel hulled Venezuelan freighter that flipped while being offloaded in 1986 and was later sunk.
Located at Butler Bay off Route 63, 2.7 miles north of Frederiksted. Best accessed by boat due to distance and potential current.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-36m
Visibility
15-60m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
No, this site is intended for advanced divers only due to the depth and wreck penetration requirements.
The wrecks lie at depths between 15 and 36 metres, with an average depth of 27 metres.
This is a boat dive located 500 metres from the shore.
Hazards include significant depth, potential for entanglement, overhead environments, nitrogen narcosis, and boat traffic.
No, the depth of the wrecks makes this site unsuitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Butler Bay Wrecks in Butler Bay requires the following certifications: Advanced, Wreck. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Butler Bay Wrecks in Butler Bay. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Butler Bay Wrecks in Butler Bay typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Butler Bay Wrecks in Butler Bay typically ranges from 15 metres to 60 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.