wreck

Log This Dive

Giannis D

The Giannis D is one of those wrecks that really sticks with you. You’re descending into the blue, and then the bow appears, sharp and imposing, silhouetted against the light. We love the way it sits, almost upright, after that journey to the Red Sea in 1983. Most of your dive here is spent exploring the stern and midships, where the engine room is a real draw. The light shafts are incredible, cutting through the overhead structures, illuminating the resident glassfish schools. You'll feel the slight shudder from the current pushing through the gaps, a subtle reminder of the open ocean. We always tell people to check the prop and rudder for schooling batfish and the occasional lionfish tucked into a crevice. The wreck itself has become a home, with colourful soft corals and sponges softening the edges of the steel plates. While the dolphins listed aren’t a regular feature *on* the wreck, we’ve seen them in the area sometimes, so keep an eye on the blue. The Giannis D is a great dive for anyone comfortable with a bit of wreck penetration and good buoyancy.