Walsa

Well-preserved deep tugboat wreck for advanced divers with marine life.

Boat Access
20m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site features the Walsa, a tugboat purposefully sunk to become part of the Artificial Wreck Park of Pernambuco. Similar to other vessels like the Saveiros and Mercurios, the Walsa rests at a depth of 40 meters. It is remarkably well-preserved due to the excellent sinking conditions, making it an ideal destination for technical and deep diving enthusiasts.

As a vital component of the artificial reef park, the Walsa wreck provides a crucial habitat and shelter area. Divers can expect to encounter large shoals of fish congregating around the structure, alongside nurse sharks, various species of rays, and graceful sea turtles, all thriving within this vibrant underwater ecosystem.

While no specific best time is mentioned, tropical Brazil generally offers good diving conditions year-round. This site is highly recommended for advanced and technical divers seeking a challenging deep wreck dive with abundant marine life encounters. Freedivers with advanced skills may also find the average depth of 20 meters suitable for exploration, though the maximum depth poses a significant challenge.

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Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Very Good
Macro Marine Life Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz

Plan Your Visit

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Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Maximum depth of 40 meters requires advanced certification and experience with deep or technical diving.

Hazards:
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Current Strength:

Moderate

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