When is the best time to dive MV Xlendi?

The typical diving season is June to October. Conditions vary year to year, so confirm locally before booking.

Is MV Xlendi good for snorkelling?

Not really - this is a scuba site rather than a snorkelling spot.

Malta · Xatt l-Ahmar, Gozo

MV Xlendi

Best time to dive

June to October

What you might see

BarracudaPossible

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - No - wreck lies too deep for snorkeling

Safety notes

Depth requiring deep-diver training, possible silt inside/around wreck, current in open water, entanglement on wreck structure

Permits & fees

No diver-facing permit or fee found; dive operators must hold an MTA Recreational Diving Services licence under Subsidiary Legislation 409.13 (fees not published)

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Xewkija

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.