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Sheltered near-shore wreck dive off Saranda with an intact hull.
Sheltered near-shore wreck dive off Saranda with an intact hull.
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A local guide is recommended for entry, route choice, and wreck-specific safety.
MV Probitas is a sheltered near-shore wreck dive off Saranda with short boat access, an intact hull, and a clear outer route that rewards careful buoyancy. It suits relaxed wreck exploration in generally calm water, with weather and harbor conditions shaping the day's plan.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 22m
Depth Note
Published sources place the wreck's shallow sections a few metres below the surface, with the main route commonly around 18-22 m. Some operator descriptions go a little deeper, so 22 m is kept as the conservative baseline.
Best Season
May to October
Typical Conditions
Usually calm to mildly current-swept, with clear water on many days and better visibility in summer.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Stay outside enclosed sections unless you have wreck training and strong buoyancy control. Confirm the planned entry and route with the local operator before the dive.
Access Restrictions
Access is typically managed by a local operator, and the entry point can change with weather or harbor conditions.
Legal Notes
No special legal restriction was identified in the reviewed sources; follow local dive, harbor, and wreck rules.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A classic wreck dive around an intact cargo wreck with a straightforward outer route, strong visual structure, and overhead sections that reward good buoyancy.
Freediving
Only the shallowest edge is suitable for very limited freedive exploration; the site is primarily a scuba wreck.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited to the shallowest wreck edge and is secondary to scuba diving.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Official tourism page for Albania diving infrastructure and regional context.
Site-specific wreck page with depth, visibility, and marine-life details.
Operator page describing the Probitas wreck conditions and marine life.
Local operator page for regional visibility and current conditions.
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