Diving the Lady Thetis Wreck (Limassol)

Site Overview

Lady Thetis Wreck (Limassol) is a wreck, artificial-reef dive site in undefined, Cyprus, set in the open Mediterranean waters off Limassol. The Lady Thetis is the sister vessel of the Pyla wreck, scuttled in 2014 as an artificial reef and lying in about 18 m off the Limassol coast. The site reaches a maximum depth of 18 m with an average around 16 m, and the typical profile suits beginner divers holding at least an Open Water certification. Conditions are typical of the Cypriot coast: visibility generally runs from 20 to 35 metres, the current is mild, and the water temperature ranges between 16 and 28 degrees Celsius with low surge exposure. The marine community is centred on Lionfish (invasive), Mediterranean Moray, Mediterranean Nudibranch, Long-snouted Seahorse, with the full species list detailed below for those planning a dive. It is an easy, fishy wreck where lionfish, moray eels and nudibranchs cover the encrusted hull. Because of its beginner rating and the need for an Open Water certification, Lady Thetis Wreck (Limassol) is best approached with the right thermal protection and, where relevant, appropriate specialist training. It is a representative example of why Cypriot diving, with its wrecks, reefs, caves and gorgonian walls, attracts divers who want Mediterranean life and history in equal measure, and it pairs easily with the other sites of the undefined region for a varied holiday.