Dori Wreck (São Miguel) – Azores – São Miguel & Central Group
Site Overview
The Dori is a 60 m cargo ship scuttled off São Miguel as an artificial reef, lying upright and intact at 20-32 m. Large resident groupers, barracuda and amberjack patrol the structure, while macro life colonises the hull. Its shallow depth for a wreck and easy access make it one of the Azores best wreck dives. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Portuguese marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Atlantic divers who value dramatic scenery and rich marine life. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Portuguese marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Atlantic divers who value dramatic scenery and rich marine life. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Portuguese marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Atlantic divers who value dramatic scenery and rich marine life. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Portuguese marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Atlantic divers who value dramatic scenery and rich marine life. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Portuguese marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Atlantic divers who value dramatic scenery and rich marine life. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Portuguese marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Atlantic divers who value dramatic scenery and rich marine life.
Dive Briefing
"Boat out from Ponta Delgada to the mooring and descend along the shot line to the deck at 20 m. Circle the upright hull, peeking into the open sections where groupers hide, then ascend with a safety stop. Watch your depth and air as the wreck reaches 32 m. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable."
Signature Marine Life
Dusky Grouper
Epinephelus marginatus
Best: Year-round
Atlantic Barracuda
Sphyraena viridensis
Best: Year-round
Amberjack
Seriola dumerili
Best: June, July, August
Azorean Chromis
Chromis limbata
Best: Year-round
Moray Eel
Muraena helena
Best: Year-round
Safety & Hazards
- Depth and nitrogen management
- Strong surface currents
- Sharp metal edges
- Limited visibility after storms
- Boat traffic overhead
Traveler Notes
Who is this for?
Ideal for advanced divers wanting an intact, penetrable wreck with abundant fish life close to São Miguel. It suits divers who enjoy photography and big Atlantic groupers in clear blue water. It suits confident Atlantic divers who value dramatic scenery, wrecks and rich marine life over tropical abundance and who plan their trips around the best seasonal windows. It suits confident Atlantic divers who value dramatic scenery, wrecks and rich marine life over tropical abundance and who plan their trips around the best seasonal windows.
For Non-Divers
Non-divers can enjoy boat trips, coastal walks and local cuisine while divers explore the site.
Quick Stats
Dive Logistics
- Azores Dive
- Cetacean Watch
Photography Info
Best for: wide_angle, macro