Maldives Victory Wreck
Also known as: MV Maldive Victory
Best time to dive
December to May
What you might see
- Grey reef sharkPossible
- Manta rayLikely
- NudibranchLikely
- Sea turtleLikely
- Whale sharkLikely
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 - deep wreck dive only
Safety notes
35-37m depth requiring advanced/technical training (narcosis/deco risk); strong currents demanding fast controlled descent; overhead-environment penetration hazards (silt-out, entanglement) inside cabins/wheelhouse; structural damage from 2016 Sinamale Bridge construction weakened some sections
Permits & fees
Officially designated 'Category 7: Protected Area with Sustainable Use' by Maldives Environment Protection Agency, effective 13 Feb 2021; no specific per-diver fee amount found, but no-anchoring/no-removal rules apply
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Hulhule
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.