The Wreck of the Mariam (Kos) | Shallow Macro Wreck

Site Overview

The Mariam is a small cargo ship resting on the sandy seabed off Kargi, Kos, at a friendly 12–20 m that makes it one of the island’s most accessible wreck dives. The compact hull has become a haven for macro life: octopus slip from the openings, morays peer from the portholes, and nudibranchs freckle the algae-covered plates. Although penetration is not encouraged, swimming the bright outer decks gives a sense of the vessel without the risks of enclosed spaces. For divers based on Kos, the Mariam is a satisfying, easy wreck that combines a little history with abundant small life, and the clear Dodecanese water makes the hull easy to appreciate. It is a favourite of macro photographers and of anyone wanting a relaxed wreck experience close to the shore. The Wreck of the Mariam (Kargi, Kos) sits within Aegean – Dodecanese and is best described as a wreck and macro dive. The water here is typically clear, and the profile — from around 12 m down to 20 m — gives beginner divers a rewarding range of routes. Among the life you can expect are Common Octopus, Mediterranean Moray, Nudibranch, Anthias, Wrasse. 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.