Irako

Deep, dark, dangerous Japanese shipwreck for experienced divers.

Boat Access
32m Avg Depth
45m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site presents the Irako, a refrigeration supply ship of the Imperial Japanese Navy. She rests nearly upright at a depth of 45 meters. Despite sustaining damage to the bridge, the wreck remains remarkably intact and offers an intriguing experience for experienced divers. Local dive professionals describe it as "DDD" – Deep, Dark, and Dangerous. Navigating this wreck requires exceptional buoyancy control due to its numerous narrow passages and reduced visibility. On the exterior, a large school of jacks frequently forms a striking tornado-like pattern around the mast. The upper sections of the Irako are known to be inhabited by a diverse array of marine life, including snappers, groupers, barracuda, and lionfish.

DivingFreedivingSnorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Good Viz

Plan Your Visit

wreckdeep diveadvanced onlyboat divewide angleswim-through

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Deep wreck (45m) with narrow passages and reduced visibility, requiring advanced skills and certification for safe navigation.

Hazards:
depthcurrentboat trafficmarine life
Current Strength:

Variable

Plan Your Dive

Ready to explore Irako? Find dive operators and book your adventure.

Dive Operators Coming Soon

We're working on connecting you with local dive centers and operators for this site.

Nearby Dive Sites

Explore other dive sites in the area