HMS Calypso
Why dive here
HMS Calypso is a wreck dive where divers can encounter sea turtles. Water ranges 17-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
The HMS Calypso, a C-class light cruiser sunk in 1917, is one of our favourite wreck dives in Crete, and a genuinely rewarding experience for divers who appreciate a bit of history beneath the waves. We’d suggest you aim for early morning dives; the light penetration is incredible, illuminating the bow section and the gun turrets. You’ll weave through the collapsed decks, catching glimpses of the ship's massive engines now encrusted in sponges and anemones. Look closely, and you’ll spot moray eels peeking from portholes and schools of damselfish flitting through the superstructure. It's a proper wreck dive, best suited for those comfortable with deeper profiles and penetrations into the larger compartments.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for HMS Calypso
HMS Calypso Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for HMS Calypso, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (35.42, 24.79) (35km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
24°C
75°F · Range: 22.3–25.7°C
Current Speed
4 cm/s
Direction: S (180°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.086 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
39.3 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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