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MV Xlendi

Inverted Xatt l-Aħmar wreck with a deep shore profile.

ScubaShore EntryAdvanced
Artificial ReefDeepWreck
Best for advanced divers who want a deep inverted wreck, a sandy slope, and a shoreline entry among Xatt l-Aħmar’s wreck cluster.

About MV Xlendi

MV Xlendi is an inverted Xatt l-Aħmar wreck with a deep shore profile, a sandy slope, and a reputation that suits advanced wreck divers. The site rewards careful buoyancy and deliberate route planning more than speed, with the upside-down hull making the structure easy to read but not casual to explore.

Research Estimate At MV Xlendi

Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.

VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessModerate entry effort
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdedModerate
Current StrengthModerate current

Where Is MV Xlendi?

Map location of MV Xlendi
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MV Xlendi Planning Details

Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.

Reported Depth

35m - 42m

Depth Note

The wreck is described as sitting around 35 m on average, with the lowest point at about 42 m.

Best Season

Calm, settled periods are preferable; rough or windy days make the shoreline entry and wreck plan less comfortable.

Typical Conditions

Good visibility, limited and variable current, and a deep inverted wreck profile that is best handled on settled days.

Safety & Access At MV Xlendi

Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.

Key Hazards

Overhead environment

Safety Notes

The wreck is upside down and described as unstable, so penetration should stay conservative and the dive should remain within advanced wreck-diving limits.

Access Restrictions

This is an advanced shore wreck with depth, an inverted hull, and optional penetration, so it is best kept for experienced wreck divers.

Legal Notes

Follow wreck etiquette and local site rules, and avoid disturbing the structure or marine life.

Local Intel For MV Xlendi

Community notes to help plan your visit.

Scuba

A deep inverted wreck dive that rewards buoyancy control and careful route planning more than penetration.

Freedive

Not a freedive site; the wreck is too deep and complex for comfortable breath-hold diving.

Snorkel

Not a snorkel site beyond surface transit and entry support.

MV Xlendi Dive Conditions Planner

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Exposure Profile at MV Xlendi

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Exposure Note

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Wildlife at MV Xlendi

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Recent Logged Visits At MV Xlendi

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Dive Spot Log Averages At MV Xlendi

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Avg. Visibility25m
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MV Xlendi Guide - Frequently Asked Questions

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MV Xlendi Guide - Sources and Updates

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Research Sources

maltadives.com · Operator

Inverted wreck profile, depth range, and artificial-reef context.

Shore access, current behavior, and visibility baseline for the wreck.

www.gozodive.com · Operator

Deep wreck / advanced-diver framing and structural caution.

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