AMALIA - Alonissos Marine Park

The Amalia wreck in Alonissos Marine Park is a real trip back in time, and one of our favourite shallow wrecks in the Med. This 88-metre motor vessel went down in 1977, and it’s a remarkable experience to glide over her deck, seeing how the years have softened her edges and invited the sea to reclaim her. We love how the light plays on the structure at just 6 metres, illuminating the wheelhouse and cargo holds, making for fantastic visibility on most days. You’ll spend your time exploring the sprawling deck, peeking into open hatches where schools of damselfish flit in and out. The stern, in particular, is captivating; you can really make out the ship's lines, now draped in sponges and anemones. It’s perfect for new wreck divers or anyone who appreciates a long, relaxed dive where you can truly soak in the atmosphere. Bring a good torch to peer into the darker corners, though much of the magic here is in the sunlit upper structure. Keep an eye out for octopus tucked into crevices, their eyes watching you pass.

Location
Alonissos Marine Park, Greece, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
37.946777, 23.572666
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
6m

Wreck History - AMALIA

Year Sunk
1977
Vessel Type
cargo ship
Cause
unknown

Resting in the tranquil, protected waters of the Alonissos Marine Park, the wreck of the MV Amalia offers an exceptionally accessible and picturesque dive. Built in 1955 in Hamburg, Germany, this motor vessel met its end not in a storm, but quietly at its mooring. In August 1977, while undergoing repairs, the Amalia took on water and sank, eventually being declared a total loss.

Today, she lies in just 6 meters of water, making her a perfect site for novice divers, photographers, and even snorkelers. The Greek sunlight filters through the clear Aegean Sea, illuminating the ship's structure, which has become a vibrant habitat for local marine life. The shallow depth allows for long, relaxed bottom times, giving divers plenty of opportunity to explore the deck and peer into the cargo holds of this gentle giant.

Marine Protected Area: NISIDES SARONIKOU KOLPOU KAI THALASSIA PERIOCHI

Best Time to Dive in Alonissos Marine Park

The warmest water temperatures in Alonissos Marine Park occur in August, averaging 27.2°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 13.9°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 14.5°C
  • February: 13.9°C
  • March: 14.2°C
  • April: 15.4°C
  • May: 18.7°C
  • June: 23.5°C
  • July: 26.5°C
  • August: 27.2°C
  • September: 25.3°C
  • October: 22.8°C
  • November: 19.9°C
  • December: 16.9°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Alonissos Marine Park

Nearest Dive Centres to AMALIA

Marine Life in Alonissos Marine Park

Home to 16 recorded species including 3 whales & dolphins, 3 reef fish, 2 other, 2 hard corals, 2 crabs & lobsters, 1 seagrass & algae.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for AMALIA

Based on average water temperature of 19.9°C, currents 3 cm/s.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 20°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