MV Ida Maria Wreck
Anguilla · Anguilla
Deliberately sunk as an artificial reef, the MV Ida Maria lies upright and largely intact at 27 metres, her superstructure rising to 14 metres and forming an instant ecosystem of sponges, hydroids, and encrusting corals. Resident moray eels occupy every crevice, while shoals of glassy sweepers billow from the holds and a large nurse shark frequently rests beneath the stern overhang. The wreck sits in open sand that attracts spotted flounder and southern stingrays, making the surrounding substrate almost as rewarding as the wreck itself.
Conditions
Depth
14 to 27 m
Open water and up
Current
Usually gentle
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
15 to 25 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
25 to 30°C
Swimsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
| Vis (m) | 15 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Current | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Still | Still | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Moderate | Moderate | Gentle | Gentle |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Anguilla Anole
Last confirmed Jul 5, 2026 · 281 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Anguilla Bank Ameiva
Last confirmed Jul 4, 2026 · 251 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Southern stingray
Last confirmed Jun 25, 2026 · 65 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Bearded Anole
Last confirmed Jun 28, 2026 · 74 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Green moray eel
Last confirmed Jun 10, 2026 · 6 records
Very likely
Most dives
Nurse shark
Last confirmed Jun 12, 2026 · 13 records
Very likely
Most dives
Glassy sweeper
Last confirmed Mar 14, 2026 · 3 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Gear