MV Karwela

Gozo's most photographed wreck, best known for a staircase down through the ferry lit by portholes. Deck starts at 30m and the hull reaches 42m, so it is an Advanced-deep or technical/decompression dive despite being one of Malta's most striking wrecks.

Depth

30–42m

Current

Mild

Diver level

Tech required

Entry

Boat

Unique features

50m passenger ferry scuttled off Gozo's Xatt l-Ahmar in 2006 with the MV Cominoland
Upright on sand: top deck about 30m, bow 39m, stern 41m
Photogenic internal staircase lit by portholes; safe-to-penetrate cut openings

Sources & last checked

Checked July 2026

This is a researched draft, not yet human-verified. The seasonality and logistics are drawn from the sources below — confirm specifics (permits, fees, closures) with an operator before you book.

MV Karwela wreck - Xatt l-Ahmar — Malta Dive Sites
MV Karwela - Gozo Wrecks — Techwise Malta

Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate; not surveyed dive-site GPS.