Gozo · Scuba diving
MV Hephaestus
An oil tanker scuttled off Xatt l-Aħmar in August 2022.
View place & access ↗Gozo / Xatt l-Ahmar
Xatt l-Aħmar Bay
A bay-diving entry within Gozo’s Xatt l-Aħmar area.
Getting there & access ↓- Average site depth
- 9m
- Maximum site depth
- 30m
- 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
This location is distinct from the deeper wrecks offshore. Ask the operator to show the bay route and chosen exit before planning the session.
What to see
- Xatt l-Aħmar bay
- Southern Gozo shoreline
- Bay-focused alternative to wrecks
Features and marine-life sightings depend on the agreed route and conditions.
THE WAY IN
Getting there & access
Confirm the specific shore approach
The reference labels shore access “Easy”. Detailed directions for the precise entry are not verified in this guide. Use the individual site reference and confirm the approach and return with the dive centre.
Map reference: 36.0192° N, 14.2898° E · Exact.
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.
Cave and overhead access requires an on-site assessment and appropriate training and equipment.
Open this place in the live explorer ↗Place / operator reference ↗ · Researched 2026-11-04
