wreck

Log This Dive

Maria Eduarda

The Maria Eduarda is a proper wreck dive, a fishing trawler that went down in the 1980s, sitting upright at 22 metres. We love how accessible it is; it’s not too deep, so you get decent bottom time to really snoop around. What you’ll notice first is the sheer amount of fish. Schools of sea bream and barracuda often hang around the superstructure, making for a busy scene. Penetration is possible into the wheelhouse and engine room, but it’s tight in places and definitely not for everyone. If you’re comfortable with overhead environments, the light filtering through the windows creates an eerie, beautiful glow. We’d suggest heading down early or late in the day to avoid any crowds from the dive boats, as it’s a popular spot. Look closely and you’ll find nudibranchs crawling across the decks and moray eels peeking from crevices. It’s a fantastic site for photographers, especially macro fans who can get right in amongst the anemones and small crustaceans that have colonised every surface.