Directory/community listing with 27m depth, 25m visibility, boat access, and sandy-slope route context.
HMS Cricket Wreck
HMS Cricket Wreck: boat-accessed Larnaka Bay gunboat
Local operator required
Boat logistics and the wreck briefing are simplest with a Larnaka dive center.
About HMS Cricket Wreck
HMS Cricket Wreck is an upside-down historic gunboat in Larnaka Bay that draws divers for its clean wreck shape and swim-through options. The hull sits over a sandy undercut, with access through the stern and escape-hatch openings that make the route read clearly once you are on the wreck. Plan it as a boat-only advanced dive with careful buoyancy, limited silt, and enough gas reserve to turn before the inside passages get tight.
Research Estimate At HMS Cricket Wreck
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Where Is HMS Cricket Wreck?
HMS Cricket Wreck Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
27m - 33m
Depth Note
Depths are usually described in the high 20s, with a deeper scour or max figure around 32-33m.
Best Season
Late spring through early fall, when sea conditions are usually steadier.
Typical Conditions
Boat-access wreck with readable structure, ordinary visibility around 20-25m, and a deep, advanced feel even on settled days.
Safety & Access At HMS Cricket Wreck
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight in the inverted hull, avoid forcing narrow openings, and watch turn pressure closely if the silt starts to move.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; the site is best suited to Advanced Open Water / Boat Diver-level comfort.
Legal Notes
Follow local wreck-preservation rules and operator briefing; do not disturb the hull or remove artifacts.
Local Intel For HMS Cricket Wreck
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
A boat wreck dive for certified divers who are comfortable with depth, buoyancy, and short overhead-style passages.
Freedive
Not a practical freedive target; the wreck sits too deep and the site is organized around scuba access.
Snorkel
Not practical for snorkeling because the main wreck structure is fully submerged.
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Exposure Profile at HMS Cricket Wreck
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Wildlife at HMS Cricket Wreck
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Recent Logged Visits At HMS Cricket Wreck
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HMS Cricket Wreck Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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HMS Cricket Wreck Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
Local diving association page confirming wreck features, 27m depth, 25m visibility, boat access, and AOW.
Dive-center page confirming inverted hull, swim-throughs, 33m max depth, visibility, and fish life.
Training/operator-style writeup with current-direction handling, silt notes, and the 29-32m inverted-wreck profile.
Official tourism page for wreck identity, access, depth, visibility, qualification, and marine life.
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