Dive the Legendary Zenobia Wreck
Why the Zenobia Wreck Is One of the Best Dives in the World
A Legendary Underwater Exploration
Explore massive cargo decks, trucks frozen in time, penetration routes, ambient light interiors, and marine life surrounding one of the Mediterranean’s most iconic wrecks.
Massive 172m Wreck
The Zenobia is one of the largest accessible wreck dives in the world with endless exploration opportunities.
Trucks & Cargo Decks
Discover cargo trucks, trailers, staircases, cafeterias, and fascinating interior spaces preserved underwater.
Recreational to CCR
From recreational exploration to deep technical penetration and CCR dives — the Zenobia offers routes for every level.
172m
Length of the Zenobia Ferry
1980
Year the Zenobia Sank Near Cyprus
Top 10
Ranked Among the World’s Best Wreck Dives
What Can You See Inside the Zenobia Wreck?
Cargo Trucks Frozen in Time
Explore the legendary cargo decks filled with trucks, trailers, and vehicles that made the Zenobia one of the world’s most iconic wreck dives.
Bridge & Interior Spaces
Swim through atmospheric corridors, staircases, cabins, and the massive bridge structure inside the wreck.
The Massive Propeller
One of the most photographed parts of the wreck, the giant propeller creates an unforgettable deep wreck diving scene.
Marine Life Around the Wreck
Barracuda, tuna, lionfish, groupers, and schools of fish surround the wreck in crystal-clear Mediterranean water.
Ambient Light Penetration
Sunbeams entering through massive openings create cinematic underwater scenes throughout the wreck.
Every Dive on the Zenobia Is Different
The size of the wreck and variety of routes allow divers to explore new areas on every dive — from shallow recreational sections to deep technical penetration routes.
Why Dive Zenobia
With GoToDive
Small groups, experienced guides, technical support, and real knowledge of the wreck — from cargo decks to deep exterior routes.
Small Groups
We keep our groups small to give every diver more attention, better safety, and a relaxed underwater experience.
Local Wreck Knowledge
We dive Zenobia regularly and know the best routes, conditions, swim-throughs, and hidden details of the wreck.
Technical Diving Support
Twinsets, sidemount, stage tanks, deco procedures, and deep wreck planning — fully supported for qualified divers.
Flexible Dive Plans
From recreational dives to advanced penetration and technical profiles, we tailor the dive to your certification and experience.
Explore The
Legendary Zenobia
Massive cargo decks, hidden corridors, trucks frozen in time, propellers, machinery and dramatic blue light — every dive on Zenobia feels cinematic.
Zenobia Diving
For Every Experience Level
From recreational exploration dives to advanced technical penetration, the Zenobia offers incredible routes for every certified diver.
Recreational Divers
Perfect for Advanced Open Water divers looking to explore the exterior of the wreck, cargo decks, trucks, and shallow penetration areas.
- Advanced Open Water recommended
- Shallow wreck routes
- External exploration
- Great visibility
Technical Divers
Explore deeper sections of the wreck with extended bottom times, penetration routes, deco procedures, and advanced wreck exploration.
- Twinsets & stages
- Decompression dives
- Deep penetration
- Advanced dive planning
CCR Divers
Silent exploration, long runtimes, and deep ambient-light penetration make Zenobia one of the best CCR wreck dives in the Mediterranean.
- CCR friendly logistics
- Long runtime exploration
- Deep wreck routes
- Technical support available
Every dive can be tailored to your certification level, experience, and exploration goals.
What a Typical
Zenobia Dive Day Looks Like
From equipment setup to descending onto the wreck, every step is carefully planned to create a smooth, safe, and unforgettable diving experience.
Meet & Equipment Setup
We prepare equipment, analyze gases, review dive objectives, and finalize the dive plan before departure.
Boat Departure
A short boat ride takes us directly to the Zenobia wreck site near Larnaca.
Detailed Dive Briefing
Routes, depths, penetration limits, navigation, emergency procedures, and dive objectives are fully reviewed.
Descend Onto the Wreck
Follow the mooring line down into the blue as the massive silhouette of the Zenobia slowly appears beneath you.
Explore the Wreck
Explore cargo decks, trucks, propellers, swim-throughs, and marine life around the wreck.
Surface Interval & Second Dive
Depending on your dive plan and certification, a second dive can explore another part of the wreck.
Technical Support
& Diving Configurations
From recreational setups to advanced technical and CCR configurations, we support a wide range of diving styles on the Zenobia wreck.
Serious Wreck Diving Requires Proper Planning
Zenobia dives can range from simple recreational exploration to advanced technical penetration and long runtime CCR missions. We help divers prepare the right configuration for every dive profile.
Twinsets & Sidemount
Support for twinset and sidemount divers exploring deeper sections and penetration routes.
Nitrox & Trimix
Gas planning and mixes available depending on certification level and dive objectives.
CCR Friendly
Zenobia is one of the Mediterranean’s best CCR wreck dives with long runtime exploration possibilities.
Dive Planning
Decompression planning, penetration limits, bailout strategy, and wreck navigation support.
Zenobia By
The Numbers
One of the most famous wreck dives in the world, the Zenobia combines massive scale, incredible visibility, penetration opportunities, and unforgettable atmosphere.
A massive RO-RO ferry lying on her side just off the coast of Larnaca.
Suitable for recreational, technical, and CCR diving profiles.
Explore trucks, trailers, machinery, and cargo decks frozen in time.
Cyprus offers a long diving season with calm Mediterranean conditions.
Massive structure, swim-throughs, engine rooms, cargo decks, propellers, ambient light penetration, and technical routes — the Zenobia offers endless exploration possibilities.
Dive The Legendary
Zenobia Wreck With Us
Whether you're planning your first Zenobia experience, technical penetration dives, or CCR exploration — we’ll help you create an unforgettable wreck diving adventure in Cyprus.
Everything You Need
To Know About Diving
The Zenobia
Planning your Zenobia adventure? Here are answers to the most common questions about diving conditions, certification requirements, equipment, and technical exploration.
Advanced Open Water certification is recommended for most Zenobia dives. Technical and penetration dives require appropriate wreck and decompression certifications.
Some shallow exterior areas may be accessible for less experienced divers, but most Zenobia dives are best suited for Advanced Open Water divers with good buoyancy control.
The seabed around the Zenobia reaches approximately 42 meters, while upper sections of the wreck start much shallower.
Yes. We support technical diving, decompression procedures, sidemount, twinsets, and CCR exploration on the Zenobia wreck.
Absolutely. Nitrox is highly recommended for extending no-decompression limits and improving safety margins during repetitive dives.
Zenobia can be dived year-round, but the calmest conditions and warmest water temperatures are usually from May to November.
What Divers Say
About Zenobia
Divers from around the world come to Cyprus to experience the legendary Zenobia wreck.
“One of the best wreck dives I’ve ever done. Incredible visibility, amazing penetration routes, and a very professional team.”
“The Zenobia completely exceeded my expectations. Seeing the trucks inside the wreck was unreal. Everything felt safe and well organized.”
“Perfect setup for CCR diving on Zenobia. Calm planning, small groups, and excellent local knowledge of the wreck.”
Ready To Dive
Zenobia?
Contact us directly to plan your Zenobia wreck dive in Cyprus. From recreational exploration dives to advanced technical and CCR expeditions — we’ll help organize the perfect experience.
Message Us Directly
The fastest and easiest way to organize your Zenobia dive is through WhatsApp or email.