Dive Sites
Imperial Eagle is a former ferry boat that once operated between Malta and Gozo and now serves as a deep wreck dive within a designated marine conservation area. Scuttled in 1999 about half a kilometre northeast of Qawra Point, the 45m long wreck sits perfectly upright on a sandy seabed. Adjacent to the wreck approximately 30m from its bow”stands the Statue of Christ (Kristu tal-Bahhara), an iconic underwater landmark that enhances the dive sites historical and visual appeal.
Blue Hole in Dwejra is arguably the most famous and visually striking dive site in Malta, offering a superb setting for scuba diving, snorkeling, and freediving. This naturally formed circular sinkhole in the limestone about 10m wide and 5m across creates a sheltered pool protected by a fringe of rock that ensures safe entry and exit.
Inland Sea & Tunnel is one of Dwejra’s most popular dive sites and a must-see attraction on Gozo’s western coast. The Inland Sea itself is a shallow, semi-circular lagoon about 60m wide, connected to the open Mediterranean by an 80m long tunnel carved through solid rock. While the lagoon offers little in terms of underwater features with a maximum depth of just 2m the Tunnel provides an exceptional diving experience with its progressive depth changes, dramatic rock formations, and access to adjacent reef walls and underwater caves.
MT Hephaestus is an oil tanker scuttled on 29 August 2022 to serve as a new underwater attraction off Xatt l-Ahmar. Registered in Togo and measuring around 60m in length with an 8m beam, this wreck offers an exciting shore or boat dive experience tailored for seasoned divers.
MV Cominoland is one of three diving wrecks off the shore of Xatt l-Ahmar on the south-eastern coast of Gozo. Formerly a passenger ship operated by Captain Morgan Cruises on day trips around Comino and harbour cruises around Valletta, she was scuttled in August 2006 alongside MV Karwela to create an artificial reef for scuba diving.