Drop The Daiquiri And Dive Into A Shipwreck Off Oahu

May 26, 2009 at 1:57 PM | by kjb | 0 Comments

If you get a break from the totally rough job of relaxing 24/7 on the islands of Hawaii, you might want to venture beneath the surface of the water. That's because aside from pretty fish, there's a well-preserved shipwreck to check out--if you know where to look.

The YO-257 sits off the coast of Oahu near Diamond Head, and has been hanging out there since 1989. It did originally serve as a fuel boat during WWII�the YO stands for Yard Oiler. After a couple different owners, it was sunk pretty much for our enjoyment. It now sits in 20 feet of water where it provides shelter for the local fishies and gives seaweed a new place to grow.

After a 15 minute boat ride out to sea, you�ll be ready to get exploring. As you make your way through the ship itself, you'll also be swimming with eagle rays that usually make the perimeter of the boat their home. Puffer fish, white tip reef sharks, and even an octopus or two are likely to welcome you to their home. Just remember to bring some external light for your photographing; the sun doesn�t quite reach this deep.

If you already know what you�re doing, then this shipwreck dive will only set you back $89. Just be careful if you choose to explore this site, as there is a tourist submarine that also cruises the area. They make it pretty clear in their warning: don�t get too close or else you�ll get sucked in�we�re unsure if that�s worse than an unfriendly shark.

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