Genova dive center that lists Pelagosa among the sites it visits and describes center facilities.
Pelagosa Wreck is a deep advanced wreck dive off Genoa.
Pelagosa Wreck is a deep advanced wreck dive off Genoa.
Use a Genoa-area wreck operator; Pelagosa is typically run as a guided boat dive.
Pelagosa Wreck is a deep wreck dive off Genoa, best treated as an advanced boat-run scuba day. The site is known for its blue-water descent, wreck features, and marine growth on the structure, with local operators using it as a serious wreck profile rather than a casual recreational stop. Plan it for calm-weather months and leave plenty of margin for briefings, gas planning, and ascent control.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
35m - 40m
Depth Note
Deep wreck profile in the mid-30s to about forty meters; Advanced Open Water is commonly recommended.
Best Season
April to November
Typical Conditions
Deep wreck diving with a blue-water descent and good seasonal visibility; August is the busiest month.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Suitable only for technical divers due to the depth; wreck penetration adds overhead risk.
Access Restrictions
Advanced certification is recommended; this is a deep wreck with boat access and a controlled descent.
Legal Notes
Follow wreck etiquette and local site rules, and coordinate the dive through the operator before you go.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A technical deep wreck dive with chances to explore the steamship’s upright structure.
Freediving
Not a freedive site; Pelagosa should be planned as a scuba wreck dive.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site.
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
Genova dive center that lists Pelagosa among the sites it visits and describes center facilities.
Community page placing the wreck at Quarto, Genova, Italy.
Dive-site page with a 35-40m band, advanced certification guidance, and wreck life notes.
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