Definitely most popular and well known of all BVI dive sites, the Royal Mail Steamer “Rhone” was the setting for the hit movie “The Deep”. The wreck itself is fascinating to explore with parts of her still in tact. The Rhone foundered during a hurricane and is lying in depths from 20 to 80 feet. She is colorfully decorated by a wide variety of corals and is home to several resident barracuda, sea turtles, stingrays, angelfish, yellow tail snappers and many other varieties of fish life visit the Rhone. This is a “must see” for all levels of scuba divers!
If there is only time for one dive trip in the BVI, the RMS Rhone is it. Dive BVI has been leading dives on this spectacular wreck since 1975. Numerous artifacts deposited on October 29, 1867 are still visible today. You’ll also see where the 1977 film classic The Deep was shot and get to swim through the amazingly intact bow section as well as under the stern near the large 15 ft propeller.
We also offer Night Dives on the RMS Rhone. This is a fantastic way to really see what goes on at night on a fantasic wreck. Lobsters, eels, and turtles make for some great dive buddies. We provide the lights, the boat, and the fun-loving crew. You’ll enjoy a slow guided dive around the middle and stern sections of the wreck as we try to find the giant sleeping turtles, nudibranchs and basket starfish for you. A night dive on the RMS Rhone is definitely one to remember.
