Malta · Scuba diving
Anchor Bay Reef
Boulders, rocky reef and Posidonia meadows inside Anchor Bay.
View place & access ↗Malta / Near Anchor Bay
Scotscraig
A former river ferry also associated with filming the Popeye movie.
Getting there & access ↓- Average site depth
- 18m
- Maximum site depth
- 21m
- Reference level
- Beginner
Source-reported site depths, not a recommended dive profile. “+” is open-ended. A qualification label does not qualify a diver for cave or wreck penetration.
Get to know the place
Known as Popeye’s Barge, Scotscraig offers a different wreck story from Malta’s naval sites. Ask the operator about its current condition and boat arrangements.
What to see
- Former river-ferry wreck
- Popeye filming connection
- Northwestern Malta seabed
Features and marine-life sightings depend on the agreed route and conditions.
THE WAY IN
Getting there & access
Arrange boat access
The site reference lists boat-only access. The map point identifies the dive site offshore, not a place to board. Confirm the departure harbour, transfer and pickup with your dive centre.
Map reference: 35.9642° N, 14.3333° E · Exact. The underwater point is separate from the boat boarding location.
Plan for the day you go
Check the current regional wind and sea outlook, then agree the entry, exit, route and required experience with a local operator. Regional forecasts do not measure cave surge, currents, visibility, water quality or closures.
Open this place in the live explorer ↗Place / operator reference ↗ · Researched 2026-11-04