Gozo · Scuba diving
Xatt l-Aħmar Reef
A reef alternative along Xatt l-Aħmar’s southern shoreline.
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MV Karwela
A former passenger ferry on Gozo’s Xatt l-Aħmar wreck coast.
Getting there & access ↓- Average site depth
- 30m
- Maximum site depth
- 45m
- Reference level
- Experienced
Source-reported site depths, not a recommended dive profile. “+” is open-ended. A qualification label does not qualify a diver for cave or wreck penetration.
Get to know the place
Karwela was scuttled in 2006. It shares the broader area with other ferries, but each wreck needs its own approach, depth and return plan.
What to see
- Passenger-ferry decks — The upright ferry has three decks, with an open-water exterior profile to discuss.
- The central staircase — A well-known photographic feature inside the wreck; visiting it requires a separate penetration plan.
- Life on the steel — The gallery includes a photographed fan worm on Karwela; present-day sightings vary.
Features and marine-life sightings depend on the agreed route and conditions.
THE WAY IN
Getting there & access
Confirm the specific shore approach
The reference labels shore access “Medium”. Detailed directions for the precise entry are not verified in this guide. Use the individual site reference and confirm the approach and return with the dive centre.
Map reference: 36.0168° N, 14.2864° E · Nearby.
Plan for the day you go
Check the current regional wind and sea outlook, then agree the entry, exit, route and required experience with a local operator. Regional forecasts do not measure cave surge, currents, visibility, water quality or closures.
Open this place in the live explorer ↗Place / operator reference ↗ · Researched 2026-11-04