Elpida Wreck - Larnaca

The Elpida Wreck isn't just another sunken vessel; it's a purposefully sunk ferry, and that makes all the difference. Dropping onto her at 25m, you immediately appreciate the thought that went into her preparation. We love that the wreck is so intact, but with plenty of safe swim-throughs into the car deck and engine room – just wide enough for two divers sometimes. You can spend a good chunk of your bottom time finning through the cavernous interior, past steering columns and engine parts, imagining the journey she once made. Our favourite part is always the bridge. You can still see the helm and the control panels, now encrusted with sponges and home to scorpionfish peering from every crevice. Out on the deck, schools of damselfish flit around the railings, and we often spot moray eels tucked into the darker corners. It’s an intermediate dive, perfect for those comfortable with deeper dives and ready to explore a proper, substantial wreck without extreme currents. We’d suggest going early in the morning for the best light penetration into the deeper sections, creating some genuinely dramatic scenes.

Location
Larnaca, Cyprus, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
34.956800, 33.686100
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
25m
Difficulty
Intermediate

Marine Protected Area: MPA Larnaca

Best Time to Dive in Larnaca

The warmest water temperatures in Larnaca occur in January, averaging 18.5°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 18.5°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 18.5°C (air: 13.1°C)
  • February: 18.5°C (air: 12.9°C)
  • March: 18.5°C (air: 14.7°C)
  • April: 18.5°C (air: 19.1°C)
  • May: 18.5°C (air: 23.0°C)
  • June: 18.5°C (air: 26.4°C)
  • July: 18.5°C (air: 29.9°C)
  • August: 18.5°C (air: 29.4°C)
  • September: 18.5°C (air: 27.2°C)
  • October: 18.5°C (air: 23.9°C)
  • November: 18.5°C (air: 18.8°C)
  • December: 18.5°C (air: 15.2°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in Larnaca

Nearest Dive Centres to Elpida Wreck

Marine Life in Larnaca

Home to 54 recorded species including 32 reef fish, 9 sharks & rays, 4 whales & dolphins, 3 hard corals, 2 other, 2 seagrass & algae.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Elpida Wreck

Based on average water temperature of 18.5°C.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 19°C water
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories