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Hot Springs Shallow (Wreck)
A guided, boat-access wreck dive in Santorini’s volcanic caldera featuring lava-
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Local operator required
The site is normally handled through a local Santorini dive boat.
A small passenger-ship wreck in the New Volcano area of Santorini’s caldera where volcanic formations and reef life are the highlights.
About Hot Springs Shallow (Wreck)
Hot Springs Shallow (Wreck) is a small passenger-ship wreck in the bay of the New Volcano within Santorini’s caldera area. The dive blends wreck structure with volcanic lava formations and nearby reef terrain. Marine life reported around the volcanic rocks includes lobsters, moray eels, clams, and spirographs, with sponges, nudibranchs, and schooling fish also noted in caldera-edge sites. Dives are typically boat-based and guided, and the exact site can shift depending on weather.
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Research Estimate At Hot Springs Shallow (Wreck)
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VisibilityVisibility: 12m
AccessSimple entry
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdedQuite busy
Where Is Hot Springs Shallow (Wreck)?
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Hot Springs Shallow (Wreck) Planning Details
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Reported Depth
12m - 16m
Depth Note
Public listings place the wreck around 12m average depth with a maximum near 16m.
Best Season
Winter
Typical Conditions
Shallow volcanic wreck, clear water, and a compact guided route with some surface traffic around the hot-springs corridor.
Safety & Access At Hot Springs Shallow (Wreck)
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Keep clear of tour boats and stick to the guide's entry point; the site is shallow, but the caldera can be busy at the surface.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only in practice; the wreck is reached as part of a Santorini caldera run.
Legal Notes
Follow local caldera and harbor instructions and stay clear of other vessels.
Local Intel For Hot Springs Shallow (Wreck)
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Scuba
A shallow wreck dive with volcanic scenery, easy viewing angles, and a simple route for relaxed recreational dives.
Freedive
Freediving is possible only in a very controlled shallow-water format; the site is really set up for scuba.
Snorkel
Snorkeling is only a casual add-on; the wreck itself is better viewed with scuba.
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Wildlife at Hot Springs Shallow (Wreck)
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Avg. Visibility12m
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Research Sources
www.divecenter.gr · Source Page
Facilities - | Santorini dive center is a new diving center located in Santorini island.For amateurs or professionals divers . Take the oportunity to dive on caves or wrech or volano with the blue crystal waters.For amateurs divers you can get the PADI star. | Facilities
www.e-kyklades.gr · Source Page
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