Satil Wreck
Also known as: The Satil
Best time to dive
January to December; September to October
What you might see
- BarracudaPossible
- Moray eelLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Not viable - wreck sits at 18-25m depth, well beyond snorkeling range; surface buoy only marks the site
Safety notes
Overhead/penetration risk in bridge, engine room and gun-mount interior spaces; sharp rusted metal; standard wreck entanglement risk; venomous lionfish present in interior sections
Permits & fees
No special permit beyond standard Eilat shore-dive arrangements through a local dive center; site is easily shore-accessible from Coral Beach/Village Beach parking
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Eilat
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.