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RASA SAYANG

The Rasa Sayang, a grand old passenger liner, now rests on its side at 20 metres, a real spectacle in the Alonissos Marine Park. We love this wreck for its sheer scale; at 176 metres long, it's immense, and you can really get a sense of its past as you drift along its hull. There’s something eerie about seeing the portholes stretching into the distance, almost like a ghostly city street. The wreck went down in 1980, so it’s had plenty of time for marine life to move in. You’ll spot schools of damselfish flitting through the superstructure, and octopuses often tuck themselves away in the nooks and crannies. We’ve even seen grouper lurking in the deeper shadows near the keel. The visibility here is usually pretty good, often 20 metres or more, which makes tracing the outline of such a massive vessel much easier. It’s a site that really suits divers who appreciate history and enjoy the quiet contemplation of a large, atmospheric wreck. Just remember, it’s a protected site, so look but don’t touch.