AGIA MARINA
Protected Area
Mombasa
Why dive here
With 408+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, giant moray eels, humpback whales and octopuses - AGIA MARINA offers some of Diani Beach & South Coast's richest wreck diving. Water sits around 28°C.
The Agia Marina wreck sits upright in 18 metres of water, a carrier vessel that went down in the late 70s. She’s a decent size at 71 metres long, built in Germany back in '56, and we love how intact she remains. You can still make out the mast structure, and the holds are easy to penetrate if you're comfortable with that. We often find big groupers hanging around the cargo holds, and the deck plates are carpeted in soft corals, purple and orange, which really come alive in the afternoon light. Schools of snapper and fusiliers swirl around the superstructure, so thick sometimes they almost block the sun. For photographers, the bow section offers some dramatic shots, especially when there’s a bit of current bringing in the nutrients. Visibility here averages 15-20 metres, and it’s a site that suits anyone comfortable with a bit of a boat ride and a slightly deeper dive.
Typical AGIA MARINA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
AGIA MARINA Wreck History
Vessel Type
cargo ship
Cause
unknown
The Agia Marina began its life in 1956, built at the renowned Werft Nobiskrug shipyard in Germany under the name Pasajes. After years of service and a few name changes, the carrier vessel embarked on its final voyage from Alexandria, carrying a partial cargo of salt. Its journey came to an abrupt end off the vibrant coast of Diani Beach, where it sank for reasons that remain undocumented.
Now resting at a comfortable depth of 18 meters, the Agia Marina has transformed into a fantastic artificial reef, teeming with the colorful marine life Kenya is famous for. Its accessible depth makes it a popular site for divers of all levels. The structure of the mid-century cargo ship is a playground for exploration, with open holds and deteriorating superstructures providing shelter for schools of fish, moray eels, and countless invertebrates. It's a perfect example of how a man-made structure can be reclaimed by nature, creating a beautiful and lively dive site.
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Papamanyota Diving Center Kenya
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for AGIA MARINA
AGIA MARINA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for AGIA MARINA, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (-4.52, 39.48) (0km away)
August Averages
Sea Temperature
28.05°C
82°F
Air Temperature
24.52°C
76°F
Wind Speed
5.93 m/s
11.5 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1016.3 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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