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📷 Alain Margreve · Pexels

MV Karwela

3.9 — based on 16 community signals
4.3 12 especies 37 colaboradores

MV Karwela is a wreck dive in Malta open year-round. Popular for wreck exploration with recorded marine life sightings.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Intermedio
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De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
intermediate
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Barracuda

Mejores operadores aquí

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Mapa

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Mapa de ubicación de MV Karwela © Google · Datos del mapa © Google, colaboradores
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
2.6 kn
Olas
0.32 m
Agua
28.3°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: ESE (27%)
Now: SSW (193°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.25m

Próxima: Alta a las 02:00 (-0.38m)

+-0.3 m-0.6 m
▲ 02:00 · -0.38m ▼ 06:00 · -0.39m ▲ 07:00 · -0.38m ▼ 12:00 · -0.39m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV2.6 · low Aire PM2.56 · good 06:48 19:04
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 6.8 0.32 3 2mm
09-20 4.6 0.36 5 5mm
09-21 6 0.32 7 0mm
09-22 6.8 0.22 7 0mm
09-23 9.3 0.26 6 4mm
09-24 9.1 0.4 6 4mm
09-25 10.4 0.34 6 1mm

About this spot

MV Karwela is a wreck dive site in Malta accessible throughout the year. The site attracts divers interested in wreck exploration and has documented marine life presence based on 12 species observations recorded by the dive community. Three community-submitted videos provide visual reference for planning your dive. The wreck offers opportunities to observe the underwater structure and associated marine life that inhabits the site. Malta's position in the Mediterranean makes it a reliable diving destination with consistent conditions for wreck diving. The MV Karwela is outside protected marine areas, making it available for regular dive operations. Local dive operators regularly visit this site and can provide current conditions, guidance on navigation through the wreck, and briefings on what to expect. Community engagement with video documentation suggests active diver interest and accessibility for various experience levels. The site's year-round availability means you can plan a dive trip with flexibility on timing, though like all Mediterranean sites, seasonal variations in visibility and water conditions apply.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Malta: 40 Puntos, Pecios y Cuevas Durante Todo el Año

Mejores meses

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Vida marina

Barracuda

Tipos de buceo

PecioBarco

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type G · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 1632km · ~375kg · €7

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 77/100
  • Visado: Sin visado · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 7h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 6h este · 4 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

Can I dive MV Karwela year-round?

Yes, MV Karwela is diveable year-round in Malta. Mediterranean conditions vary seasonally, so visibility and water temperature will change throughout the year. Check with local operators for current conditions before booking your dive.

What marine life might I see?

The site has 12 recorded species observations from the dive community. Review the community-submitted videos and species logs to see what divers have documented. Local operators can brief you on recent sightings.

Is MV Karwela inside a protected area?

No, MV Karwela is not within a marine protected area. This means standard dive regulations apply. Always follow local maritime rules and your dive operator's briefing.

How do I access this wreck?

MV Karwela is accessed through local Malta dive operators who know the site well. Book with an operator familiar with the wreck. Three community videos are available online showing the site from other divers' perspectives.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Blue Waters Dive Cove

3.6 km
Centro de buceo

Nautic Team Gozo

6.4 km
Centro de buceo

Ritual Dive

6.4 km
Centro de buceo
Horario: Mo-Su 08:00-18:00

Dwejra Divers

9.5 km
Centro de buceo

Scuba Life Malta

9.6 km
Centro de buceo

Extra Divers Gozo

1.4 km
Centro de buceo

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

The Most Photographed Wreck In Malta? Exploring The MV Karwela

Dive SAGA - Scuba diving

MV Karwela 2025

Matjaž Bravc

The Ghost ship of Gozo: Diving the ICONIC MV KARWELA

SCUBRO

Local knowledge

OpenStreetMap Notes
  • "Is this path still accessible by bike? We have some reports from the RouteYou community that it is not accessible anymore."

    Kevin@RouteYou · 2026-04-22
  • "This is the staring point of the stairs. The are discussed on the POI on the other (wrong) side of the bay."

    Stephan Lengauer · 2026-03-15
  • "Extremely steep and dangerous descent towards the beach here coming from the Gozo coastal trail. There is no path and the indicated stairs are at the wrong location. Please revise."

    HenrydeVries · 2023-11-11
  • "Dieser Weg existiert nicht. Es sieht nach einer aufgelassenen Baustelle aus, der der Weg zum Opfer gefallen ist."

    Stephan Lengauer · 2026-03-12
wind peaks Jan-Mar-Dec, calmest Aug-Jul-Jun, dry Jan-Dec.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)

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