ESTONIA - Baltic Coast

Diving the Estonia isn't just another wreck dive, it’s a sombre pilgrimage. She lies on her port side, 55 metres deep, a stark silhouette against the Baltic gloom. We’ve found the sheer scale of her impressive, even haunting, as you descend through the cold, green water. The immense hull, 155 metres long, feels like a submerged city block, its decks now home to an eerie stillness. What makes this dive so profound is the history etched into every crumpled plate of steel. You won't find colourful corals here, but the sense of human tragedy is palpable. We usually spend our bottom time around the bow, where the damage from the lost bow door is still visible, a testament to that terrible night in 1994. Visibility can be challenging, often around 5-10 metres, so good navigation and buoyancy are crucial. This isn't a dive for beginners; the depth and conditions demand experience and respect. It's a powerful experience for technical divers looking to connect with a significant piece of maritime history.

Location
Baltic Coast, Sweden, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
59.381430, 21.674784
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
55m

Best Time to Dive in Baltic Coast

The warmest water temperatures in Baltic Coast occur in January, averaging 0.6°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 0.6°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 0.6°C (air: -0.4°C)
  • February: 0.6°C (air: -0.3°C)
  • March: 0.6°C (air: 1.7°C)
  • April: 0.6°C (air: 4.6°C)
  • May: 0.6°C (air: 10.5°C)
  • June: 0.6°C (air: 17.2°C)
  • July: 0.6°C (air: 17.8°C)
  • August: 0.6°C (air: 17.3°C)
  • September: 0.6°C (air: 13.2°C)
  • October: 0.6°C (air: 8.5°C)
  • November: 0.6°C (air: 3.8°C)
  • December: 0.6°C (air: -0.5°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in Baltic Coast

Nearest Dive Centres to ESTONIA

Marine Life in Baltic Coast

Home to 59 recorded species including 31 reef fish, 9 seagrass & algae, 5 sea snails & nudibranchs, 4 other, 3 whales & dolphins, 3 sharks & rays.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for ESTONIA

Based on average water temperature of 0.6°C.

  • Drysuit - water at 1°C demands a drysuit with thermal undergarments
  • Hood & Gloves (7mm+) - critical to prevent heat loss
  • 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