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Rayvilla (Wreck)

The Rayvilla wreck is our pick for a compact, rewarding wreck dive in South Ari. It’s a fishing trawler, not some grand historical vessel, but that’s its charm. Sunk deliberately years ago, it’s a relatively small wreck sitting upright on a sandy bottom at 28 metres. The bridge structure is mostly gone, but we love nosing around the engine room, which is still quite intact and safe for a quick peek inside. What makes it special is the way the soft corals have absolutely smothered the entire hull. There are huge gorgonian fans and colourful sponges everywhere, creating these incredible bursts of purple and orange against the blue. Schools of yellowfin goatfish hang around the bow, and we often spot whitetip reef sharks resting on the sand nearby or patrolling the perimeter. It’s a great intermediate dive, offering a proper wreck experience without strong currents or deep penetration. We’d suggest going in the late morning, when the sun angle really brings out the colours of the corals.