Wreck of the Kefallinia (Patras) | Corinthian Gulf Wreck

Site Overview

The Kefallinia is a passenger ferry that sank off Patras in 1944 and now rests on the seabed of the Corinthian Gulf at 25–35 m, a large, coral-encrusted hull that has become a thriving artificial reef. Groupers and conger eels loiter in the shadow of the deck, barracuda wheel in the blue above, and the superstructure is draped in the life of the gulf. Although penetration is not encouraged, swimming the bright outer decks gives a strong sense of the vessel’s scale without the risks of enclosed spaces. For divers based in Patras, the Kefallinia is a satisfying, fish-filled wreck close to the city, and the clear (if greener) gulf water makes the hull easy to appreciate. It is a favourite of photographers and of anyone who loves a big shipwreck. Wreck of the Kefallinia (Patras) sits within Peloponnese – West Coast (Patras, Corinthian Gulf) and is best described as a wreck and artificial-reef dive. The water here is typically clear, and the profile — from around 22 m down to 35 m — gives advanced divers a rewarding range of routes. Among the life you can expect are Dusky Grouper, Conger Eel, Barracuda, Mediterranean Moray, Anthias. The site rewards a slow, observant approach, and good buoyancy keeps both diver and reef safe. With sensible planning around weather and boats, it ranks among the more memorable stops on a Greek diving trip.