Dive-site story
The MV Karwela is a scuttled passenger ferry resting upright on a sandy slope off the southern coast of Gozo. Stripped of hazardous materials before sinking, the wreck features open decks and an intact central staircase popular with photographers. Divers typically enter from the rocky shore at Ras il-Ħobż and navigate across the reef drop-off to locate the vessel.
Photogenic central staircase connecting the passenger decks
Vessel sits completely upright on an open seabed
Sheltered interior corridors cleared for overhead penetration
Nearby drop-off reef hosting Mediterranean macro life
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through autumn offers the warmest sea temperatures and highest visibility.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European conger eelConger conger | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean morayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red scorpionfishScorpaena scrofa | Common | ||||||||||||
| Greater amberjackSeriola dumerili | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean damselfishChromis chromis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Flabellina nudibranchFlabellina affinis | Common |
Marine forecast
