This dive site features the impressive wreck of the Austro-Hungarian passenger ship, the Kaiser Franz Joseph I. The 100-meter-long vessel sits upright on the seabed and is well-preserved, offering a fantastic historical dive. It has become a rich artificial reef attracting diverse marine life.
Kaiser Franz Joseph I, wreck
Impressive historical passenger shipwreck for advanced divers.
Boat Access
35m Avg Depth
42m Max Depth
About this dive site
Diving
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Scorpionfish
Sponge
California Spiny Lobster
Damselfish
Forkbeard
Conger Eel
John Dory
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Advanced
The wreck's depth, starting at 28 meters, requires advanced certification and experience with deep diving procedures.
Hazards:
depthcurrentboat trafficwreck penetration hazards
Current Strength:
Variable
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