Budva & Jaz · Montenegro · Wreck
Fisherman Boat
A storm-sunk boat lying well preserved near the Oreste
The Fisherman Boat is a wreck close to the Oreste off Budva, resting at 21 m. The boat went down in a storm and has stayed perfectly preserved, and divers holding an Open Water Diver certificate can join the dive to it.
Also known as Fisheram boat, Fisherman's Boat.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Budva & Jaz and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
The dive goes down to the Fisherman Boat at 21 m, where the hull lies perfectly preserved since the storm that sank it. The site offers excellent visibility, and the wreck lies close to the deeper Oreste.
The wreck
- Vessel
- Fisherman Boat
- Type
- Fishing boat
- Cause
- Sank in a storm
- Lies
- Well preserved at 21 m, close to the Oreste wreck
Marine life and season
The sources we used don't single out particular species here.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Prime | Prime | Prime | Good | Good | Fair | Fair |
Season follows Budva & Jaz: Boats run from April to October; June to August brings warm water and excellent visibility.
Questions divers ask
Can Open Water divers dive a wreck in Budva?+
Yes. The Fisherman Boat takes divers with an Open Water Diver certificate; it rests at 21 m close to the deeper Oreste.
Sources
- Diving Spots - Montenegro diving — Montenegro diving (Budva)
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