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Navio Zambeze (Wreck)
Navio Zambeze is a buoy-marked Ocean Revival wreck off Portimão.
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Local operator required
Boat access and wreck logistics are best handled by a local dive center.
Boat dive in a buoy-marked offshore wreck park; best for certified divers who want calm-water access with variable visibility.
About Navio Zambeze (Wreck)
Navio Zambeze is a buoy-marked Ocean Revival wreck off Portimão, part of an artificial-reef park built from decommissioned Portuguese Navy ships. It is reached by boat as a guided wreck dive, with a sheltered offshore approach, a shallower top section, and deeper structure that rewards steady trim, good buoyancy, and comfort with wreck features.
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Research Estimate At Navio Zambeze (Wreck)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Navio Zambeze (Wreck)?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Navio Zambeze (Wreck) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
15m - 32m
Depth Note
Upper structure sits around 15 m, with deeper sections commonly around 30-32 m; some sources place the keel a little deeper.
Best Season
Late spring through early autumn.
Typical Conditions
Generally calm offshore water with moderate temperatures; visibility can vary by day, so plan for a flexible wreck profile.
Safety & Access At Navio Zambeze (Wreck)
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficOverhead environment
Safety Notes
Use caution around the wreck structure and be aware of surface vessel activity indicated by the buoyed area.
Access Restrictions
Certified scuba only; boat access and deeper sections suit advanced or wreck-trained divers, though the shallower structure can be visited under guide control.
Legal Notes
Stay within the buoy-marked park rules and operator briefing; this is a managed wreck site, not a casual shore entry.
Local Intel For Navio Zambeze (Wreck)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Boat-access wreck dive in a buoy-marked artificial-reef park; the upper wreck is manageable, while the deeper sections reward better wreck control.
Wildlife at Navio Zambeze (Wreck)
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Navio Zambeze (Wreck)
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Navio Zambeze (Wreck)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
