Ta’ Ċenċ Cliffs
Site Overview
Ta’ Ċenċ Cliffs are a sheer underwater wall on Gozo’s south coast, plunging from 10 m to 60+ m and covered in gorgonians. Large schools of barracuda and tuna patrol the blue, making it a thrilling advanced drift dive best done with a guide on a favourable slack window. Its dramatic depth and pelagic action are a highlight for experienced divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Malta’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Malta’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Malta’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Malta’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Malta’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Malta’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Malta’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Malta’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers.
Dive Briefing
"Boat to Ta’ Ċenċ and descend along the wall, controlling your depth and monitoring the current. Drift past the gorgonians watching for tuna and barracuda, then ascend with a safety stop. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point."
Signature Marine Life
Barracuda
Sphyraena viridensis
Best: Year-round
Bluefin Tuna
Thunnus thynnus
Best: May, June, July
Red Gorgonian
Paramuricea clavata
Best: Year-round
Dusky Grouper
Epinephelus marginatus
Best: Year-round
Amberjack
Seriola dumerili
Best: June, July, August
Safety & Hazards
- Depth up to 60 m
- Moderate current and surge
- Wall disorientation
- Remote from facilities
- Boat traffic in the area
- Reduced visibility after swell
Traveler Notes
Who is this for?
Suited to advanced divers who enjoy deep walls, gorgonians and the chance of big pelagics. It is a scenic, remote dive for confident Mediterranean divers. It suits confident Mediterranean divers who value dramatic scenery, wrecks and rich marine life over tropical abundance. It suits confident Mediterranean divers who value dramatic scenery, wrecks and rich marine life over tropical abundance. It suits confident Mediterranean divers who value dramatic scenery, wrecks and rich marine life over tropical abundance. It suits confident Mediterranean divers who value dramatic scenery, wrecks and rich marine life over tropical abundance.
Quick Stats
Dive Logistics
- Dive Gozo
- St. Andrew’s Divers Cove
Photography Info
Best for: wide_angle, macro