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| Island Name : |
Oahu |
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| Dive Zone : |
South |
| Depth : |
80-100 feet |
| Access : |
Boat |
| Location : |
South Shore |
| Visibility : |
50 - 100ft |
| Level : |
Beginner - Advanced |
| Sealife : |
Shipwreck, eels, turtles and huge schools of reef fish |
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| Water Temperature : |
70/75 F, 21/24 C from November to April
75/80 F, 24/27 C from May to October |
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| The YO-257 was a Navy yard oiler built in the 1940's. It was bought by Atlantis Submarines Hawaii and sunk as an artificial reef off Waikiki in 1989. The ship rests upright in 100 feet of water with the main deck about 85 feet. It has been prepared for diving with many large access holes cut through the structure. It is the home of many colorful fish. Moray eels may be found around the wreck. Wave to the Atlantis submarine as it passes by on its tour. Visibility is normally 100+ feet. There is sometimes a strong current at the surface, which eases as you approach the wreck. A decent line is always rigged to mooring buoys on the wreck. The typical dive profile is 90 feet for 20 minutes. The YO-257 is one of the south shores more popular boat dives. In 1996, a new ship, the San Pedro, was sunk within 50 yards of the YO-257 as an additional dive attraction. |
| Diver Reviews: (Write Review) |
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| Reviewed By: David Blackmore, Oahu on November 28,2011 (rating 5/5) |
| Fantastic dive, Went through Diveohao, very nice people, water was warm, saw alot of fish, mora eel, turtle, swam through the wreak, max depth we hit was 95' Beautiful, need to try this dive. |
| Visibility: 100Feet |
Access: Boat |
Skill level: Intermediate |
| Reviewed By: Rory Moak, Oahu on June 21,2011 (rating 5/5) |
| Aftern descending the bouy, we were greeted by several large turtles and an abundance of local reef fish. Several beginner penetration areas for wreck divers, bottoming out at a 120'-130' seafloor (deck around 85'-90'. Saw a frog fish, and an eel chillin in a porthole. Not a beginner dive, as it's past the open water recreation depth, but definatley worth the visit. Coming out was met with STRONG current, so be ready for quick shifts in current. |
| Visibility: 100+ |
Access: Boat |
Skill level: Intermediate |
| Reviewed By: Paul, Oahu on February 22,2010 (rating 5/5) |
| What a dive! 80-100 visibility. Great wreck dive. Must be one of the world's top ten! Just watch out for the submarine! |
| Visibility: 80-100 ft |
Access: Boat |
Skill level: Intermediate |
| Reviewed By: Mike P, Oahu on February 22,2010 (rating 5/5) |
| Great dive. Visibility less than on other days. Somewhat hazey. Super dive for AOW Deep or Wreck. Saw a shark, octopus, turtles, spotted eagle rays, tons of fish. Do this dive before you leave the island. |
| Visibility: 50 ft + |
Access: Boat |
Skill level: Intermediate |
| Reviewed By: Scott, Oahu on February 22,2010 (rating 5/5) |
| Great dive. |
| Visibility: 70 ft + |
Access: Boat |
Skill level: Beginner |
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