Protected-area rules and species inventory for the wreck.
Current-swept Malé wreck dive with an upright cargo ship
Current-swept Malé wreck dive with an upright cargo ship
Maldives Victory (Wreck) is a Malé-area wreck dive with an upright cargo ship, a shallow upper section, and a deeper channel side. The wreck has turned into an artificial reef with coral growth and fish life, so it rewards divers who like structure, current, and a controlled route through the site. It is best approached as a guided boat dive for experienced wreck divers rather than a relaxed shallow reef swim.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m - 36m
Depth Note
The shallowest structure sits around 12-18m, with the wreck dropping to about 35-36m.
Best Season
Year round; best conditions late May to July.
Typical Conditions
Channel current and an upright wreck profile make buoyancy and timing important.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Current can run through the channel around the wreck; dive planning should account for moving water and typical wreck hazards.
Access Restrictions
Best for guided wreck divers comfortable with current and overhead sections.
Legal Notes
Protected wreck area; do not anchor, fish, or remove anything from the site.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Guided wreck dive with controlled buoyancy along the upright structure and current-swept sections.
Freediving
Not suitable for freediving because of depth, current, and overhead sections.
Snorkeling
Not suitable for snorkeling because the wreck sits too deep for practical surface viewing.
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
Protected-area rules and species inventory for the wreck.
Official protected-area page for the wreck and its artificial-reef role.
Boat-dive description with wreck depth and reef/fish colonization.
Shallow mast/bridge points, fish life, coral average, and protection context.
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