Wreck of the Cominoland

The MV Cominoland had a varied career before becoming one of Gozo's premier wreck dives. Originally launched in 1942 as the British minesweeper HMS Miner VI, she served her duty before being sold to a Maltese company. She was converted and renamed, spending her final years as a beloved tourist ferry, carrying countless visitors on the scenic route between Malta and the island of Comino, from which she took her name.

In 2006, after being decommissioned, the Cominoland was scuttled as part of an ambitious project to create an underwater park for divers off Xatt l-Ahmar on the south coast of Gozo. She was sunk alongside another ferry, the MV Karwela, creating a spectacular dual-wreck dive site. The Cominoland now sits perfectly upright on the sandy seabed at a depth of around 40 meters, with her main deck at a more accessible 35 meters. Divers can explore her two decks, penetrate the spacious dining area, and swim up the iconic staircase to the bridge. The wreck is a magnificent sight, often surrounded by schools of damselfish and barracuda, offering an unforgettable deep dive experience.