cirkewwamarinepark.mt · Marine Park
Official Cirkewwa marine-park page for the P29 wreck and artificial-reef context.
P29 Patrol Boat
Classic Cirkewwa wreck with a clear shore approach.
Scuba DivingShoreAdvanced12m - 37m
Artificial reefDeepWreck
A popular shore-accessible wreck for experienced divers, with an upright profile, good visibility, and upper-deck touring for qualified visitors.
About P29 Patrol Boat
The P29 Patrol Boat is a classic Cirkewwa wreck dive with a clean upright profile, a clear upper deck, and deeper sand around the hull. It suits experienced divers who want a structured wreck tour and a straightforward shore approach from one of Malta’s best-known diving areas.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Upper-deck tours are fine for qualified divers, but deeper penetration and sandbed work belong to divers with the right certification and gas reserve.
Access Restrictions
The main limitation is wreck depth and optional penetration, so keep the route inside your certification and gas plan.
Legal Notes
Treat the wreck as an artificial reef, do not disturb the structure or artifacts, and follow standard marine-park rules.
Where Is P29 Patrol Boat?
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Local Intel For P29 Patrol Boat
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The upper deck is a sensible tour for qualified divers, while the full wreck and sandbed suit divers who are comfortable at deeper wreck depths.
Freediving
Not a freedive site; the wreck sits too deep for comfortable breath-hold diving.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site beyond entry and surface transit.
Wildlife at P29 Patrol Boat
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At P29 Patrol Boat
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Avg. Visibility29m
Access4/5 · Simple entry
Aquatic Life4/5 · Great variety
Facilities3/5 · Basic facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentLight current
