IRINI - Gozo

Irini sits in pretty shallow water, just 3 meters deep, which means it’s great for a long bottom time or for divers getting comfortable with wrecks. This old container ship went down in 1991, so it’s had plenty of time to settle and for marine life to move in. You can swim around the deck and superstructure, spotting damselfish darting in and out of the holds and perhaps a grumpy scorpionfish tucked away. The size of the wreck, nearly 80 meters long, makes it quite a substantial explore even in the shallows. We think it’s a solid choice for an easy dive, especially if you're keen on seeing how a wreck becomes part of the reef.

Location
Gozo, Malta, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
37.083668, 14.186833
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
3m

Best Time to Dive in Gozo

The warmest water temperatures in Gozo occur in August, averaging 27.7°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 15.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 16.4°C
  • February: 15.3°C
  • March: 15.3°C
  • April: 16.1°C
  • May: 18.5°C
  • June: 22.6°C
  • July: 26.3°C
  • August: 27.7°C
  • September: 27.1°C
  • October: 24.5°C
  • November: 22.0°C
  • December: 18.9°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Gozo

Nearest Dive Centres to IRINI

Marine Life in Gozo

Home to 24 recorded species including 12 reef fish, 3 hard corals, 2 whales & dolphins, 2 seagrass & algae, 2 sharks & rays, 1 other.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for IRINI

Based on average water temperature of 20.9°C, currents 9 cm/s.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 21°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