This dive site features the remarkably preserved wreck of the Greek cargo ship Peltastis, which sank in a storm in 1968. The wreck sits perfectly upright on a sandy bottom, making its masts, deck, and bridge easy to explore for certified divers. It has become a thriving artificial reef attracting diverse marine life, making it a top dive in Croatia.
Coal wreck
Famous upright cargo ship wreck, accessible and full of life.
Boat Access
20m Avg Depth
32m Max Depth
About this dive site
DivingFreediving
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
wreckboat divebeginner friendlyartificial reefwide anglehistorical wreckcroatiacrikvenica
Marine Life
Scorpionfish
Octopus
Sponge
Nudibranch
Damselfish
Forkbeard
Conger Eel
John Dory
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Shallow top for beginners, with deeper sections for advanced divers.
Hazards:
depthboat trafficwreck penetration
Current Strength:
Mild
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