Stockholm dive-center page describing boat-based wreck diving in the archipelago.
Simpson & Pantari is a paired wreck dive in the Stockholm archipelago.
Simpson & Pantari is a paired wreck dive in the Stockholm archipelago.
Guided boat days are the normal way to dive the wrecks in the Stockholm archipelago.
Simpson & Pantari is a paired wreck dive in the Stockholm archipelago built around two historic Baltic wrecks with layered structure and a classic brackish-water feel. The site rewards slow movement, good buoyancy, and a methodical route that lets the wrecks read clearly. Plan it as a drysuit boat dive and choose calmer, clearer windows for the easiest dive.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
7m - 35m
Depth Note
The combined site is listed to 35m max depth, with Simpson described from about 7m to 20m and Pantari around 24m.
Best Season
Year-round, but calmer weather and the colder season often give the easiest logistics and the quietest boat window.
Typical Conditions
Cold brackish water, variable visibility, and a slow wreck route. The site is best when the sea is settled enough for controlled movement and patient exploration.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Use a drysuit, keep buoyancy tight, and avoid touching or entering the wrecks unless specifically trained. Treat the site as a cold-water wreck dive and stay aware of nearby boat traffic.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; Stockholm-area charter support is the normal way to dive the site.
Legal Notes
Follow Swedish wreck-diving rules. Do not remove objects or disturb the wrecks, and check local restrictions before diving any wreck.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A drysuit wreck dive with layered hull sections, sloping structure, and a route that rewards good trim and a slow pace.
Freediving
Not a freedive site; the wrecks and cold-water logistics make it a scuba-first boat dive.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the main attraction is the wreck structure below the surface.
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
Stockholm dive-center page describing boat-based wreck diving in the archipelago.
Stockholm-archipelago operator page describing wreck diving, boat access, and sheltered conditions.
Community logbook page showing repeated local wreck-diving use of the site name.
Official tourism page for the Stockholm archipelago.
Official wreck-diving guidance for Swedish waters and heritage rules.
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