Malta · Scuba diving
Exiles Reef
A shallow Sliema reef with seagrass, narrow gullies and overhangs.
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Tug 2
A former harbour tug that became an artificial reef off Exiles.
Getting there & access ↓- Average site depth
- 15m
- Maximum site depth
- 25m
- Reference level
- Advanced
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
Tug 2 was scuttled in 2013 and lies away from the shoreline. Treat the approach as part of the dive plan rather than a promenade-side entry.
What to see
- Harbour-tug exterior
- Artificial reef setting
- Exiles reef coastline
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 “Easy”. 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: 35.9205° N, 14.4988° E · Exact.
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