Orcas Wreck

Rarotonga, Cook Islands

Depth

24m

Visibility

9m - 27m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

About Orcas Wreck

The Orcas was one of the earliest recorder Shipwrecks on Rarotonga. The Orcas was a whale ship which sank after striking the reefs on Avarua in 1833. Resting in a depth of 24 meters, she holds a wide variety of marine life and is completely coral enveloped.

Orcas Wreck Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck, Reef, Drift

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

24m

Visibility Range

9m – 27m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas

21% – 41%

O₂

Marine Life

Game Fish
Groupers
Pelagic Fish
Snappers
Various
Eels
Rays

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