At AWOL Adventure Sports, “Adventure Without Limits” isn’t just a motto—it’s a way of life. While we’re known for kayaking Twin Falls, zip line tours, and scuba diving classes in Idaho’s Snake River Canyon, our passion for adventure goes far beyond the canyon walls.

Each year, our AWOL Twin Falls scuba dive team travels internationally to explore the world’s most awe-inspiring underwater sites—including some of the most iconic and haunting shipwrecks ever discovered.

If you're looking for unforgettable things to do, both above and below the waterline, wreck diving is your ticket to a one-of-a-kind experience.

Sake bottles onboard the Iro Maru - Photo Paul Melni

🚢 Iro Maru – Palau

Sunk during WWII by Allied forces, the Iro Maru now lies upright in 120 feet of crystal-clear water off the coast of Palau. This Japanese oil tanker is covered in lush coral, and its deck guns and towering structure make it a dream dive for photographers and wreck lovers alike.

Our AWOL dive team explored its haunting corridors and watched reef sharks drift through its shadows—proof that history and nature coexist in mysterious harmony below the waves.

AWOL Dive Team exploring the Jake Seaplane in Palau - Photo Paul Melni

✈️ Jake Seaplane – Palau

Resting in just 45 feet of water, the Jake Seaplane wreck in Palau is a perfectly preserved Aichi E13A reconnaissance plane from WWII. With its wings, floats, and cockpit intact, it’s ideal for divers of all levels. This shallow dive offers striking photos and a surreal sense of floating through aviation history—an underwater time capsule wrapped in reef.

Military motorcycle aboard the HMS Thistlegorm - Photo Paul Melni

⚓ HMS Thistlegorm – Red Sea

Dubbed the crown jewel of the Red Sea, the HMS Thistlegorm was a British supply ship sunk by German bombers in 1941. Found at about 100 feet, the wreck still holds its original cargo: motorcycles, rifles, and even Bedford trucks.

Diving here with AWOL Adventure Sports was like entering a submerged museum of World War II. It's not just a dive—it’s a time-traveling adventure packed with marine life and rich history.

Thousands of Italian tiles aboard the Chrisoula K - Photo Paul Melni

🧱 Chrisoula K (Tile Wreck) – Red Sea

The Chrisoula K, often called the Tile Wreck, sank in 1981 carrying thousands of ceramic floor tiles. Located in Egypt’s Red Sea at about 80 feet, this wreck is known for its vivid visuals, easy access, and the perfectly stacked cargo still visible in its hold.

Exploring this ship with the AWOL dive crew felt like wandering through an underwater mosaic of shipwreck beauty and coral-covered steel.

AWOL Adventure Sports diving the Hilma Hooker in Bonaire

⚓ Hilma Hooker – Bonaire

One of the Caribbean’s most accessible and intriguing wrecks, the Hilma Hooker is a 240-foot cargo ship sunk just off Bonaire’s coast. Lying at depths of 60–100 feet, it’s a favorite among wreck divers and underwater photographers.

The ship has a shadowy past—reportedly seized for drug smuggling in the 1980s and mysteriously sunk while in government custody. Now, it rests between two coral reefs, home to tarpon, eels, and vivid reef fish.

AWOL Twin Falls divers explored the Hilma Hooker and found a stunning combination of tropical color and sunken mystery—proving again that adventure can take you anywhere.

AWOL Dive Team inside the Salem Express - Photo Paul Melni

⚓ Salem Express – Red Sea

The Salem Express is one of the most emotionally charged wreck dives in the world. This Egyptian passenger ferry struck a reef and sank in 1991 while returning from Mecca, with a devastating loss of life. The wreck lies at a recreational diving depth of around 100 feet and is largely intact.

Though controversial, many divers visit the Salem Express to pay respects and witness the haunting silence of the sunken ship. Luggage, personal belongings, and empty cabins are visible—turning this dive into a powerful, reflective experience that stays with you long after surfacing.

AWOL Adventure Sports diving the Giannis D in the Red Sea - Photo Paul Melni

⚓ Giannis D – Red Sea

The Giannis D wrecked in 1983 and now rests at a dramatic angle in Egypt’s Red Sea. Split into three main sections, this cargo ship offers an adventurous dive filled with coral growth, colorful fish, and an eerie engine room that wreck divers dream about. The AWOL Adventure Sports dive team explored the wreck's tilted corridors and still talks about it as one of their most thrilling underwater experiences.

🌍 From Twin Falls to the Tropics: Dive with AWOL

Whether you're paddling under the Perrine Bridge on a Snake River kayaking trip, soaring over the canyon on our zipline tour, or heading overseas to dive legendary shipwrecks—AWOL Adventure Sports offers something for every adventurer.

Our scuba diving certification courses are perfect for locals looking to go deeper. We offer monthly courses, year-round gear service at our downtown dive shop, and international dive travel that includes destinations like Palau, the Red Sea, and Bonaire.

Looking for the most unforgettable things to do in Twin Falls? Start with a kayak rental, learn to scuba dive, or join us for our next international expedition.

🌊 Dive Into Adventure Without Limits: Exploring Shipwrecks with AWOL Adventure Sports