MARIA
Protected Area
Kanali i Vivarit
Why dive here
With 33+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins and sea turtles - MARIA offers some of Ksamil's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 15-26°C, warmest July, August, September.
Dropping onto the Maria, you’re looking at a piece of history resting at 52 metres. She went down in ‘79, a non-dangerous wreck, meaning it's generally intact and not full of unexploded ordnance, which is always a bonus. The structure itself is a haven for the usual Mediterranean suspects – dusky groupers often peek out from shadowy corners, and schools of damselfish flit around the superstructure. It's a dive that rewards careful exploration, not a quick fly-by. We’d say it suits experienced divers comfortable with deeper profiles, those who appreciate the quiet dignity of a wreck and the small dramas of the marine life making it home.
Typical MARIA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 52m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
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.
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Sea World
APOLLO DIVING RESORT
POSEIDON DIVING CENTER
ACHILLEON DIVING CENTER
Hercules Marine Activities
Dive Easy
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for MARIA
MARIA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for MARIA, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (40.41, 19.48) (12km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
22°C
72°F · Range: 20–25.4°C
Air Temperature
18°C
64°F
Wind Speed
3.3 m/s
6.4 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1018 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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