Operator/travel page says diving runs all year, almost exclusively by boat, and places Apollonia VI on the Makronisos/Trypiti Reef side with dedicated boat support.
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Broken wreck-and-reef dive at Apollonia wreck
Broken wreck-and-reef dive at Apollonia wreck
Boat logistics and current handling make local guidance the normal way to dive Apollonia wreck.
Apollonia wreck is a broken cargo-wreck dive on the Trypiti Reef side of Makronisos, where the bow and stern now read as separate sections instead of one intact hull. The site rewards divers who like reef-edge structure, propeller and deck details, and a route that can feel very different once current picks up. Calm seas and a good boat briefing matter more here than raw depth, because this is a current-sensitive wreck dive rather than an easy sightseeing stop.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Treat Apollonia wreck as a current-sensitive wreck dive and let the boat team set the entry and pickup plan before you splash.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only, with local operator planning from the Makronisos/Lavrio circuit.
Legal Notes
Follow the operator briefing and any local site rules because wreck conditions can change the usable profile.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A boat-based wreck dive on Trypiti Reef with broken structure along the reef edge and a current-sensitive route between the bow and stern.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the main wreck sections are better suited to scuba planning.
Snorkeling
Snorkelling is not the main use of the site; the key wreck features sit below comfortable snorkel range.
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Research Sources
Operator/travel page says diving runs all year, almost exclusively by boat, and places Apollonia VI on the Makronisos/Trypiti Reef side with dedicated boat support.
Archival wreck history and current-condition summary. Confirms the Trypiti Reef grounding, bow at 18 to 24 m, stern at 14 to 17 m, scattered fragments deeper, strong currents, visibility above 20 m, and abundant sea life.
Independent dive-site page says Apollonia Wreck has almost permanent current, excellent visibility, a big variety of underwater life, and bow and stern sections at 18 to 24 m.
Shipwreck history page confirms the Apollonia VI grounding on Trypiti Reef north of Makronisos and the wreck identity.

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