Junkers Ju 52 Wreck
Also known as: JU 52 Souda Bay
Best time to dive
April 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 - Not suitable - wreck lies at 32-33m, requiring scuba
Safety notes
Extensive fishing net remains (probably from trawlers) draped over large portions of the wreck, creating entanglement risk; overhead/penetration hazard inside the fuselage; depth requires deep-diving competence
Permits & fees
No specific dive permit documented for this wreck; Souda Bay hosts a Greek Navy/NATO naval support facility (NSA Souda Bay) but no source found indicating recreational diving on this wreck is restricted or requires special authorization
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Souda
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.