Blue Hole · Ghajnsielem Wrecks 9 Sites 0-60m+ Day Trip from Malta

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Nine sites across Gozo's coastline. The Blue Hole and Inland Sea tunnel at Dwejra. Four purpose-scuttled wrecks lying side by side at Ghajnsielem. The Reqqa Point drift. The Xlendi wall and tunnel. Gozo offers more variety per kilometre of coast than anywhere else in the Mediterranean.

9Sites
0-60m+Depth Range
4Wrecks at Ghajnsielem
DwejraBlue Hole
DriftReqqa Point
Day TripFrom Sliema
Gozo

Blue Hole to Reqqa Point. Nine sites across Gozo's coastline.

Gozo day trips with diveshack cover two sites per day. Most divers choose Dwejra (Blue Hole plus Inland Sea) or Ghajnsielem wrecks as their primary pairing. Reqqa Point and the Xlendi sites are offered on request depending on conditions.

OW / AOW · 5-40m+ · Dwejra

Blue Hole

A natural limestone pool at Dwejra, connected to open sea through an arch at 6m. Beyond the arch, a wall drops past 60m. One of the Mediterranean's most recognised dive sites.

5-60m+ Wall to 60m+
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AOW · 0-26m · Dwejra

Inland Sea and Tunnel

80-metre tunnel through the Dwejra headland, entering at 3m inside the lagoon and emerging at 26m on open sea. One of Gozo's most distinctive dives — often combined with Blue Hole.

0-26m Tunnel dive
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AOW · 20-42m · Ghajnsielem

MV Karwela

53-metre car and passenger ferry scuttled on 12 August 2006. Lying perfectly upright at 42m with iconic interior staircase and engine room intact. Gozo's signature wreck dive.

20-42m Upright wreck
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AOW · 32-45m · Ghajnsielem

MV Xlendi

80-metre upturned train ferry lying capsized at Ghajnsielem, scuttled 1999. Two propellers at 32m, deepest sections at 45m. The hull stretches across 23m of water column.

32-45m Capsized ferry
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AOW · 32-45m · Ghajnsielem

MV Cominoland

34-metre former M-class minelayer converted to passenger ferry, scuttled 12 August 2006. Lying upright at 45m just 60m east of sister wreck MV Karwela. Both visible from one mooring.

32-45m Upright wreck
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AOW · 32-42m · Ghajnsielem

MV Hephaestus

60-metre oil tanker scuttled August 2022. Malta's newest major wreck, sitting upright alongside Karwela, Xlendi, and Cominoland. The Mediterranean's most impressive four-wreck cluster.

32-42m Newest Gozo wreck
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AOW · 5-40m+ · NW Gozo

Reqqa Point

The Maltese islands' defining drift dive. A vertical wall on Gozo's northwest tip where current sweeps divers past Billinghurst Cave, overhangs, and some of the densest fish life in the archipelago.

5-40m+ Drift dive
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OW · 3-10m · Xlendi Bay

Xlendi Tunnel

70-metre natural tunnel bored through the headland on the north wall of Xlendi Bay. Cracks in the ceiling admit daylight along the full route. Maximum 10m, Open Water accessible.

3-10m Through-tunnel
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AOW · 10-40m+ · Xlendi Bay

Xlendi Reef

The south wall of Xlendi Bay — a vertical limestone cliff from 10m dropping beyond 60m into open Gozo water. Overhangs, crevices, and resident grouper at every depth band.

10-60m+ Wall dive
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Gozo day trips, organised from Sliema.

1992Since
9Gozo Sites
4Wrecks at Ghajnsielem
5Max Divers / Guide
  • Transport and ferry included

    diveshack Gozo day trips include transport from Sliema, the Cirkewwa-Gozo ferry crossing, and a guide who has dived these sites since 1992. You need only your certification card.

  • Four wrecks at one Ghajnsielem mooring

    MV Karwela, MV Xlendi, MV Cominoland, and MV Hephaestus are all visible from a single mooring at Xatt l-Ahmar. No other Mediterranean location puts four purpose-sunk vessels within 100m of each other.

  • Reqqa Point assessed on the day

    Reqqa is current-dependent. Our Gozo guides assess conditions at the site before committing the group. If conditions don't suit, we redirect to the best alternative. No wasted dives.

Gozo diving — answered.

What are the best Gozo dive sites?

Gozo's most celebrated sites are the Blue Hole and Inland Sea at Dwejra, and the four-wreck cluster at Ghajnsielem: MV Karwela, MV Xlendi, MV Cominoland, and MV Hephaestus. Reqqa Point is the finest drift dive in the Maltese islands.

How do I get to Gozo for diving?

Gozo is a 25-minute ferry from Cirkewwa in north Malta. diveshack organises day trips from Sliema including transport and ferry. Total journey time is approximately 90 minutes. Day trips cover two dive sites.

What is the Blue Hole dive?

A natural limestone pool at Dwejra connected to open sea through an arch at 6m. Beyond the arch, a wall drops past 60m. Pool zone to 15m is Open Water accessible. Arch and wall require Advanced Open Water.

What wrecks are in Gozo?

Four purpose-scuttled wrecks at Ghajnsielem: MV Karwela (53m, 2006), MV Xlendi (80m, 1999), MV Cominoland (34m, 2006), and MV Hephaestus (60m, 2022). All at 32-45m, all requiring Advanced Open Water.

Is Gozo diving suitable for beginners?

Yes. Blue Hole pool zone (to 15m), Xlendi Tunnel (3-10m), and upper MV Karwela are Open Water accessible. For the full arch, tunnel, and deep wreck sections, Advanced Open Water is required.

Can I do a Gozo day trip without my own transport?

Yes. diveshack Gozo day trips depart from Sliema with transport included to Cirkewwa and the ferry to Gozo. Equipment hire is available if you don't want to travel with gear. Message us on WhatsApp with your dates and cert level.

Four wrecks. One arch. One wall.
One day.

Message us on WhatsApp with your certification and preferred Gozo sites. We'll confirm availability and put together a two-site day that matches your level.

20 Qui Si Sana Seafront, Sliema · +356 9999 3483 · info@divemalta.com

Gozo day trip includes

  • Transport from Sliema to Cirkewwa ferry
  • Cirkewwa to Gozo ferry crossing
  • Two guided dive sites on Gozo
  • Maximum 5 divers per guide
  • Full equipment hire available
  • AOW cert required for most sites