Luciston
Also known as: WWI coal ship wreck
Best time to dive
January to December; May to October
What you might see
- BarracudaLikely
- 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 - No - a wreck dive.
Safety notes
Depth and decompression; most military wrecks are war graves (respect; no penetration without training and authorisation); cold at depth.
Permits & fees
A protected Archaeological Zone under Maltese law (and often a war grave) - it may be dived ONLY through a dive centre registered with Heritage Malta's Underwater Cultural Heritage Unit, with the required technical qualifications and authorisation. Confirm before booking.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Valletta
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.