RMS Orizaba

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All about RMS Orizaba dive site

Abundant sea life

Historical sites

Shallow

Wreck

Macro

Snorkeling

Sea snakes

Depth max

11 m

Diver level

Experienced

Visibility

to 10 m

RMS Orizaba is a dive site off Rockingham in Australia that features a mail steamer that was sunk in 1905. It is a 148m/486ft-long wreck that was launched in England in 1886. It is broken into many pieces, so divers should be careful with the sharp metal, especially during the surge.

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What to see

RMS Orizaba is popular among such species as scorpionfish, stonefish, frogfish, angelfish, moray eels, and grouper. Other species include occasional cuttlefish, wobbegongs, and barracudas. The pieces of the wreck are covered by hard and soft corals, whips, and sponges.

When to go diving in RMS Orizaba

It is possible to dive at the RMS Orizaba year-round, with an average water temperature of 18-23C/64-73F. It’s best to dive during low swell, which means that March and April are the best times to dive here.