With it’s rich historical past and the amazing castles and cathedrals, Valletta has been listed as a World Heritage City by UNESCO and as one of the most concentrated historic areas in the world. However, Valletta’s many historical sites are not only spotted on the land.
Widely voted as one of the best places for scuba diving in the deep blue waters of the Mediterranean sea, Malta offers many exciting diving spots of great biodiversity and historical interest. One of these places is the HMS Maori wreck, a British Tribal-class destroyer, that was attacked by the Germans during the World War II and sunk in the Grand Harbor. The wreck is just a few meters from the shore and easy to approach.
The forward superstructure and the bow section, as well as the two front gun bases lie in the white sand, at a maximum depth of 25 m/82 ft. Suitable for all skill level divers, with good visibility and no sea currents, HMS Maori wreck is perfect for underwater photography and marine life observation.
The warm, clear waters of Valletta await the curious scuba diving enthusiasts to discover the breathtaking wreck, so get ready for a unique dive in a place full of incredible stories and myths. Extra caution is needed on the sharp edges that are ready to collapse.
The beautiful island of Corfu is situated in the Ionian Sea and is part of the Eptanisa island complex. Blessed with amazing natural landscape, stunning sandy beaches with crystal clear waters, along with historical monuments and medieval villages, Corfu is a fascinating Mediterranean destination that enchants and inspires visitors!
Tenerife is a stunning island and the most populous of the seven Canary Islands. It is also the largest island of Macaronesia. Due to its natural beauty, Tenerife hosts approximately 5 million visitors every year from every corner of the world.
Aagot was a three masted square rig sailing ship built by Dobie & Company and was launched on 1 June 1882. She was wrecked on Wardang Island on October 11th, 1907.
Lake Michigan’s basin is conjoining with that of Lake Huron to the east and having the same surface elevation, they are technically a single lake. The large size of the Lakes and the fact that they are prone to sudden and harsh storms, combined with the rocky shoals and shallows of Straits of Mackinac, increases the risk of water travel and has led hundreds of ships to their end.
Repeatedly voted as one of the most beautiful islands in the world, Santorini is the dark gem of the southern Aegean sea, located within the Cyclades complex, between Anafi and Ios islands. Created by a massive volcano eruption, the island boasts high steep cliffs, black and red rocky volcanic grounds, natural harbors and beaches and stunning sunsets that attract visitors from all over the world.
Pulau Tiga is located at 48 km/30 mi in the south of Kota Kinabalu and became well known due to the "Survivor" series, hosting the setting of "Survivor Borneo", the first American season of the show. Scuba diving in Pulau Tiga is open to all levels of divers and is a prime location for macro lovers and underwater photography. The spot is believed to have been formed by the eruption of several mud volcanoes and is at 100 m/328 ft above sea level.
