Zenobia Wreck – A Dive into Maritime History off Larnaca

Just off the coast of Larnaca lies the Zenobia Wreck Cyprus, a captivating underwater site that has intrigued divers and maritime historians alike.

The MS Zenobia was a Swedish-built Challenger-class roll-on/roll-off (RO-RO) ferry, launched in 1979, measuring 172 meters in length and 28 meters in beam.

Explore the Zenobia Wreck off Larnaca, Cyprus—a world-renowned dive site offering a unique blend of maritime history and vibrant marine life.

MV Elpida Wreck Cyprus – Dive into History

In the azure waters off the coast of Larnaca, Cyprus, lies the MV Elpida, a testament to marine conservation and diving exploration.

„Elpida,“ meaning „Hope“ in Greek, was a 63-meter-long cargo vessel constructed in Germany in 1965.

After decades of service in Greece, the ship was decommissioned and purposefully sunk on December 7, 2019, to form part of Cyprus’s first artificial reef within the Larnaca Marine Protected Area.

Mai 2025

Zenobia Wreck – A Dive into Maritime History off Larnaca

MV Elpida Wreck Cyprus – Dive into History