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The top wreck diving spots in the world

Diving ancient shipwrecks is a unique experience unlike anything else. The mysterious darkness and the colourful abundant marine life surrounding the sunken vessel attracts pros as well as novice divers. Although it might seem first intimidating or frightening, historic shipwrecks are like underwater museums and offer something for every interest. We have narrowed down the top ten wrecks in the world that every diver should have on their dive bucket list.

Divesites

Dive One Academy, Sharm El Sheikh

SS Thistlegorm (Wreck) (★4.7)

This is one of the most famous wrecks in the world. This site is suitable only for advanced divers and EAN is highly recommended. on a trip there you do at least 2 dives, inside and outside around. The bridge rises up to 17 m.

SCUBA WORLD, 4557 Mooloolaba

HMAS Brisbane (Wreck) (★4.1)

The HMAS Brisbane was scuttled in July 2005 to create an artificial reef off Mooloolaba’s Sunshine Coast. The Queensland government created a Conservation Park around the wreck. This wreck is buzzing with beautiful marine life.

Koh Tao Divers, 84360 Koh Tao

HTMS Sattakut 742, Wreck (★4.4)

The HTMS Sattakut is a wreck that rests at a max depth of 35m, with the top of the tower at 18m. The wreck is 48 meters in length and lies just south of a neighboring pinnacle dive site, Hin Pee Wee, a favorite destination for safety and deco stops after exploring the wreck.

SSI Service Center Southern Caribbean, Willemstad

Superior Producer (Wreck) (★4.7)

Superior Producer is rated as one of the best wreck dives in the Caribbean, located between Double Reef and the entrance to St. Annabaai, this cargo ship sits upright on a sandy bottom at 30 m / 100 ft. The ship sank in 1977 and is covered with coral and sponges and has an openly accessible cargo bay.

Denizatı Dalış Merkezi, 34940 Tuzla - Istanbul

Kanyon / Dimitri (Wreck) (★4.7)

The Canyon - Dimtri Wreck is number one in Kaş. Fish may not always abound at this very popular site but the sights are worth it. Please do not touch anything while diving.

Aqualung

USS Spiegel Grove (Wreck) (★4.6)

One of the most popular wreck dives in the Florida Keys, this 500-foot wreck sites about 6 miles off of Key Largo beginning in 60 feet of water and dropping to over 100 feet. There are many see-through passageways to swim through so this wreck can be enjoyed by newer divers as well as experienced.

Scubapro, Stephen Frink

C-50 Rivapalacios (Wreck) (★4.5)

The C-50 Rivapalacios is a decommissioned Naval ship from WWII sitting off the coast of Isla Verde and was sunk in 2000 as an artificial reef. Today the 180-foot wreck sits upright in about 90 feet of water and is recommended for advanced divers only.

Poseidon Dive Centre, 5296 Paralimni

Zenobia Wreck, Cyprus (★4.7)

On her maiden voyage the Zeonbia ferry sunk near the Larnaca port in 1980. She sits at 42m on her side and starts at 17m. At 172m long it is a two dive wreck. As she lays 1.5km from shore this is a boat dive. The sea conditions are usually quite calm.

Mares, Janez Kranjc

Spaniard/Encuri (Wreck) (★3.8)

Just inside the outer breakwater, this is another fantastic wreck for beginners, or those wanting somewhere to check out gear, test skills, or just head out for an ’easy’ dive. Max depth is 14m, going up to 7m.

Scubapro

Rena (Wreck) (★4.3)

The Rena Wreck is located on the Astrolabe Reef, 12 nautical miles from the entranced of Tauranga Harbour. The wreck lies between 18-70m of water and is only to be dived in calm conditions with swells under 1m. The current can also be strong depending on the tide.