DARYA-VAND XI
Why dive here
DARYA-VAND XI is a wreck dive where divers can encounter blacktip reef sharks, sea turtles and whale sharks. Water ranges 23-34°C, warmest July, August, September.
The DARYA-VAND XI is a proper Fujairah classic. This tug, 56 metres long, went down in 1995 and now sits upright at a gentle 16 metres, making it accessible for most open water divers. We love that it’s still so intact. You can swim through the superstructure, navigating between the wheelhouse and the engine room, feeling the tight squeeze in some spots as schools of snapper stream past the portholes. On a good day, with visibility stretching out, the bow looms out of the blue like a ghostly ship. Our favourite part has to be the stern, where the prop is still there, usually covered in a thick carpet of soft corals. Look for moray eels tucked into every nook. We've even seen reef sharks patrolling the perimeter in the late afternoon. It's an easy dive, often with minimal current, perfect for a relaxed explore, getting right inside the wreck. Just watch your buoyancy; the silt inside can kick up pretty easily.
Typical DARYA-VAND XI Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Majellan Sports Marine Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for DARYA-VAND XI
DARYA-VAND XI Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for DARYA-VAND XI, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (26.05, 56.06) (1km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
32°C
89°F · Range: 30.6–33.5°C
Air Temperature
29°C
85°F
Wind Speed
4.07 m/s
7.9 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1010.9 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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