Dive-site story
Sunk intentionally off the coast of Lahaina to establish an artificial reef, the Carthaginian II is a historic two-masted brigantine sitting upright on an expanse of open sand. The former floating whaling museum now gathers localized marine life in a region otherwise dominated by bare substrate. Divers can explore the exterior deck fittings, open cargo hatches, and surrounding perimeter where pelagic species cruise alongside resident bottom-dwellers.
Intact two-masted steel sailing vessel resting upright on the sand
Whitetip reef sharks resting underneath the hull overhangs and inside the main hold
Passing pelagics including spotted eagle rays and barracuda in the open water column
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Accessible year-round, though summer typically brings calmer surface waters and reduced wind swell.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitetip reef sharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted eagle rayAetobatus narinari | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant frogfishAntennarius commerson | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Yellowmargin morayGymnothorax flavimarginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawaiian sergeantAbudefduf abdominalis | Common |
Marine forecast
