Valeria - Baltic Coast

Diving the *Valeria* is less about spotting rare creatures and more about the chill factor, and the sheer eeriness of descending onto a piece of history. This isn't a coral reef; it's a sunken ferry resting upright at 44 metres, a ghostly silhouette on the Baltic seabed. We'd argue the visibility here, often a cool, clear 15-20 metres, only adds to its atmospheric draw. You’ll find schools of Baltic herring swirling through the superstructure, and if you look closely, plenty of gobies and blennies have made homes in the nooks and crannies. Our favourite detail? The *Valeria* holds a collection of motorcycles and cars still strapped down in the cargo hold. It’s a chilling snapshot of a journey interrupted. This site suits experienced divers comfortable with deeper wrecks and cold water, those who appreciate the quiet, reflective nature of a well-preserved piece of maritime history. Plan your dive for a calm day; surface conditions can be unpredictable.

Location
Baltic Coast, Sweden, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
58.830100, 21.823850
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
44m

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 Valeria

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 Valeria

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