Before diving the Zenobia wreck, divers must complete a check dive locally with our dive master. This dive package includes a local check dive and 2 dives at the Zenobia wreck site (on the same day) All equipment is provided as well as transport from Protaras to Larnaca harbour and back. Diving is from a boat and refreshments are served on board. Please note, this package is available to certified divers only.
Highlights:
Scuba Diving to Zenobia Wreck is available daily all year round, weather permitting,
Trips start at 09.15am
This diving trip can only run when the sea is not too rough. If on your booked date the sea is not calm enough to run then we will need to reschedule your trip.
Please note that during the early and later months of the year the water is significantly colder than in the height of summer.
Pick up/drop off from your hotel/apartment/villa in the Protaras/Pernera/Kapparis/Cape Greco area or the Ayia Napa area.
Diving equipment, mask, wetsuit, fins
Guiding from a SDI, TDI and BASC qualified instructor
Instruction and Safety briefing.
Check Dive in Green Bay
2 dives at Zenobia wreck
Refreshments on board
Food
Drinks
Photo's (available to purchase if you wish)
Full payment is required at the time of booking for this trip.
Please book at least 4 days in advance.
Please give a second choice of date in case the sea conditions are not calm enough for the trip to run.
The Zenobia wreck dive is one of the best in the world due to it's size, depth, visibility and the water conditions. The vessel is a 172m long Swedish ferry boat that sank in 1980 on her maiden voyage due to technical problems that affected its stability. The boat was loaded with over 100 trucks and trailers, The wreck is lying between 42m and 16m. Many of the trucks are visible either lying on the seabed or still inside the vessel. The wreck lies just a few minutes boat journey from the shore near Larnaca. Because of it's size we usually do two dives on each trip.
The Zenobia Wreck is a unique diving experience for certified divers. There's nothing like it anywhere else in the world. In 1980 the Zenobia was on her maiden voyage from Sweden to Syria loaded with agricultural machinery.
On route she experienced steering issues caused by the electronic ballast system, the mechanics worked on the issue believing it was fixed but as the Zenobia reached a routine stop in Larnaca the fault reoccurred. The ship began to list to 45 degrees so the decision was made to to tow the vessel out of the harbour. She was towed just 1500M out of Larnaca harbour and on the 5th of June the captain made the decision to remove all crew from the Vessel. In the early hours of 7th of June 1980 the Zenobia capsized taking her estimated £200 million worth of cargo down with her to the seabed.
MV Zenobia now lies on her port side on the seabed at 42M. This epic wreck offers something for all levels of divers from novice wreck divers who can comfortably explore the shallower external parts of the wreck. To seasoned wreck and technical divers who will be spoilt for places to explore on this iconic dive.
You will be required to complete a health questionnaire before you dive.
Not wheelchair accessible.
You must leave at least 12 hours between diving and flying
Pick up from hotels in Protaras areas is included.
All necessary equipment is included
Certification must be shown. Please note: You must bring your PADI/SSI certification with you to be verified before you can dive
Itinerary of this activity is subject to change without prior notice due to weather conditions or reasons beyond our control.
All indicated times are approximate and subject to change.
To scuba dive safely, you must be in good general health and not be extremely overweight. Your respiratory and circulatory systems and body air spaces, such as your sinuses, must be normal and healthy. Pregnant women and people with heart trouble, a current cold or congestion, epilepsy, active asthma, a severe medical problem, or who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, should not dive. If taking prescription medication, consult your doctor before participating in this program and if possible obtain a doctor’s note to say you are fit to scuba dive.
If you arrive for your discover scuba diving session under the influence of alcohol your dive will be cancelled and you will not receive a refund.
You will not be able to dive if you have any of the following conditions: ear infection, ear disease, hearing loss or problems with balance, a history of ear or sinus surgery, cold, congestion, sinusitis or bronchitis, a history of respiratory problems, severe attacks of hay fever or allergies, or lung disease, a collapsed lung (pneumothorax) or history of chest surgery, active asthma or history of emphysema or tuberculosis, currently taking medication that carries a warning about any impairment of your physical or mental abilities, behavioural health, mental or psychological problems or a nervous system disorder, are you or could you be pregnant, over 45 and have a family history of heart attack or stroke, a history of colostomy, heart disease or heart attack, heart surgery or blood vessel surgery, high blood pressure, angina, or take medication to control blood pressure, bleeding or other blood disorders, diabetes, seizures, blackouts or fainting, convulsions or epilepsy or take medications to prevent them, back, arm or leg problems following an injury, fracture or surgery, fear of closed or open spaces or panic attacks (claustrophobia or agoraphobia).