Trinidad and Tobago
Wreck of the Maverick
About this Dive Site
Description
The Maverick Wreck, a former ferry named 'Scarlet Ibis', was deliberately sunk in 1997 to create an artificial reef. The 350-foot wreck attracts a wide range of marine life including large barracuda, schools of horse-eye jacks, and even the occasional reef shark.
Best Time to Dive
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Peak Season
March, April, November, December, January, February, May, September, October
Jan
Good visibility, potential for whale sharks passing through.
Feb
Continued good visibility, possibility of seeing humpback whales.
Mar
Peak manta ray season, excellent visibility.
Apr
Manta rays still present, excellent visibility.
More monthly highlights
May
Good visibility, start of turtle nesting season.
Jun
Turtle nesting, occasional plankton blooms can reduce visibility.
Jul
Turtle nesting continues, potential for increased rainfall.
Aug
End of turtle nesting, still possibility of rain.
Sep
Visibility improving, good chance of seeing schooling fish.
Oct
Good visibility, start of the dry season.
Nov
Excellent visibility, start of whale shark season.
Dec
Whale shark season in full swing, great visibility.
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