ZENOBIA - Larnaca

The Zenobia isn't just a wreck, it's a small city under the sea. She sank in '80, just a year old, and now sits on her port side at 40 metres, her starboard flank reaching up to 16. We love the sheer scale of the thing. You can swim through the upper car deck, past the ghost trucks and their cargo, or peer into the canteen where plates still sit stacked. We'd suggest at least two dives to really get a feel for her, maybe more if you want to penetrate deeper into the lower car deck or the bridge. Look out for the resident groupers, the barracuda patrolling the mast, and the thousands of lionfish that have made the Zenobia their home. Visibility here is consistently good, often pushing 30 metres, which makes the enormity of the wreck even more striking as you descend. It’s a site that rewards repeat visits, offering new perspectives and details each time.

Location
Larnaca, Cyprus, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
34.897697, 33.657352
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
40m

Marine Protected Area: MPA Zenobia Shipwreck

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 ZENOBIA

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 ZENOBIA

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