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CHRISOULA K

We’ve spent a lot of time on the Chrisoula K, and it’s always a winner, especially if you love a good wreck dive without the depth stress. This old freighter, built in ‘54, grounded in ‘81 and now rests in barely 10 metres, which is fantastic. You get long bottom times, meaning plenty of opportunity to explore its 106-metre length. What we really love here is the cargo holds. They’re wide open, bathed in natural light, and perfect for a casual swim-through. Keep an eye out for batfish hanging around the superstructure and lionfish tucked into shadowy corners. Inside the holds, schools of glassfish often shimmer, parting as you glide through. It’s a photographer’s playground, particularly when the sun hits the deck in the late morning, illuminating the coral growth that’s steadily reclaiming the metal. Our top tip: go early or late to avoid the crowds, as it’s a popular spot for good reason.