Faon Wreck
Also known as: MV Priamos, Le Faon
Best time to dive
November to January; October; February to April
What you might see
- Manta rayLikely
- Whale sharkLikely
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 - Not a snorkel site - it is a scuba wreck dive at depth; snorkeling is done separately on Moucha Island's shallow fringing reefs, not on this wreck
Safety notes
Overhead penetration through a large hull crack (entanglement/silt-out risk for non-wreck-trained divers), rusted and deteriorating structure with sharp edges, reduced visibility from plankton, occasional current
Permits & fees
Site lies within the Moucha/Maskali Islands marine protected area; a marine park entry fee applies for visiting the islands/marine park (exact current fee not confirmed from live sources), usually bundled into the boat/dive trip cost by operators
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Djibouti City
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.