The Zenobia Wreck

World-famous RO-RO ferry wreck, a must-dive in Cyprus.

Boat Access
25m Avg Depth
42m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is renowned as one of the world’s top ten wreck dives, consistently voted among divers. The Zenobia, a Swedish-built Challenger-class RO-RO ferry, sank on June 7th, 1980, resting on her port side between depths of 19 and 42 meters. This massive vessel carried over 100 vehicles and lorries when it tragically went down due to a software error affecting its computerized pumping system. The wreck now serves as an exciting habitat for diverse marine life. Divers can explore the exterior, encountering features such as two enormous propellers, roro doors, the transported vehicles, funnels, the bridge, cafeteria, bow area, and accommodation sections. It’s a fantastic location for experienced divers seeking challenging explorations, and also suitable for those completing their Advanced Open Water course. The site offers exciting technical diving routes allowing divers to hone their skills.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

wreckboat diveadvanced onlytechnical divingwide angleturtleswim-through

Marine Life

Dusky GrouperBarracudaAmberjackLionfishMoray EelNudibranchSea UrchinLoggerhead TurtleGreen TurtleOctopus

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Deep wreck (19-42m) with penetration options, requiring advanced training and experience for safe exploration.

Hazards:
depthboat trafficpenetrationentanglement
Current Strength:

Mild

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