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MARIA CELIA

The Maria Celia is one of those wrecks that really feels like a piece of history, just sitting there at a shallow 12 meters. We love diving this one because it’s surprisingly intact, despite the "dangerous" classification – that’s more about its age than any immediate hazard, in our opinion. You can easily spend an entire dive exploring the holds, peering into the engine room, and tracing the deck structure. It’s got a ghost ship vibe, especially on a day with a bit of a swell, when the light plays through the water and the shadows dance inside the wreck. On a good day, visibility can push 10 meters, letting you appreciate the scale of this old cargo ship. We’ve seen quite a few cusk-eels tucked away in crevices, their eyes reflecting your torch beam, and the occasional king crab scuttling across the seabed nearby. The wreck itself is a fantastic canvas for growth – hydroids, anemones, and colourful sponges coat almost every surface, making it feel alive even without a parade of big fish. It’s a great site for photographers who enjoy macro and wide-angle wreck shots, and for anyone who appreciates a bit of maritime history you can actually swim through.