Wreck depth, low visibility, and seals in the cabin.
Le Serpent is Scharendijke's deep wreck dive.
Le Serpent is Scharendijke's deep wreck dive.
Le Serpent is a concrete wreck in the Grevelingenmeer near Scharendijke. It was deliberately sunk as an artificial reef in 2011, but it settled deeper than planned and is now a serious wreck dive for experienced divers. Access is limited to the open hatches, and the site is known more for its deep profile and poor visibility than for marine growth.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
19m - 29m
Depth Note
The wreck sits at roughly 19-29 m, with the deck around 23 m and the steering house around 21 m.
Best Season
Year-round; spring and autumn usually give the clearest water in Grevelingen.
Typical Conditions
Deep wreck, very limited visibility, no current, and a silt-prone bottom.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
For experienced divers only. Entry is limited to the open hatches.
Access Restrictions
Closed after a fatal accident; access is restricted and entry is only via open hatches.
Legal Notes
Reel use is mandatory and entry is limited to the open hatches; follow the site's safety rules and avoid silting the wreck.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
An experienced-diver wreck dive with restricted entry through open hatches.
Freediving
Not a freedive site; the depth, overhead sections, and visibility make it scuba-only.
Snorkeling
Not suitable for snorkel use; the wreck sits too deep and the water is too cloudy.
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
Wreck depth, low visibility, and seals in the cabin.
Shore access, reel requirement, visibility, depth, and facilities.
Buoy-line approach and reel handling at the site.
Project background and the artificial-reef origin of the wreck.
Local dive-center support and instructor guidance around the Serpent.
Official tourism context and sport-diver framing for Le Serpent.
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