Malta · Marfa, Malta

P29

Also known as: P29 Boltenhagen patrol boat

Best time to dive

June to August

What you might see

  • BarracudaPossible

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 - wreck sits too deep (12m+) for casual snorkeling

Safety notes

surf/sea conditions at the shore entry and long surface swim out; silt-out risk inside the wreck for penetration divers; navigation back to shore relies on the seasonal buoy/memorial marker

Permits & fees

none required; free shore-access site; wreck protected under Malta's Cultural Heritage Act (no removal of material)

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Cirkewwa

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