Dive Sites

We here at Pissouri Bay Divers pride ourselves in providing you, the customer, with the safest, most enjoyable and memorable experiences possible, you’ve earned your holiday, you deserve the best treatment and we will always strive to provide amazing diving experiences whether you are a complete novice new to diving or a seasoned underwater explorer.

We will tailor a dive package to suit your needs in Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos, Pissouri ranging from shore dives, boat dives or a mixture of the 2, we here at Pissouri Bay Divers are very flexible and, along with our experienced instructors, are at your service……….. Within reason!!

To give you a flavour of the type of packages we have in mind:

Really Liking Limassol

Boat Dives

Lady Thetis

With a length of 30m and a breadth of 8m, she lies on a sandy bottom at a depth of 19m. Being a recreational boat you can still see the dining tables on the top deck and penetrate the Captains Bridge and engine room.

The Costandis

Again laying on a sandy bottom with a length of 23m and a breadth of 8.6m with an open engine room which is very easy to penetrate.

The sea life is gradually increasing with Groupers, Morays, Octopus and Sea Bream being commonly found.

Absolutely Loving Larnaca

Boat Dives

The Zenobia

The Zenobia is one of the top ten wreck dives in the world, built in 1979 in Malmo, Sweden. A state of the art, roll on, roll off ferry, she left Sweden early May 1980 on her maiden voyage, heading to Syria. Laden with 104 trucks, all carrying cargo, she entered the Mediterranean through the Straits of Gibraltar to sail to Crete where she berthed for two days. She then headed for Port Piraeus, Greece. It was on the way there that the Captain noticed problems with the steering and the Zenobia started listing to the port side. It was discovered that too much water was being pumped into the ballast tanks. Taking four days, the water was pumped out and repairs made, believed to be corrected, the Zenobia set sail again.

The next port of call was Larnaca, she arrived on June 3rd where the same problem re-occurred and became progressively worse despite various attempts by engineers to repair it. On June 4th the Zenobia was towed out of port and anchored about 2km offshore. All the crew were safely taken off the ferry which was now listing at 45 degrees. With no corrective measures in sight, the Zenobia was left at sea as there was no hope of returning her to port. In the early hours of the morning of 7th June 1980, she sank into 42 metres of water along with £200 million worth of cargo and vehicles.

Now come and join us diving on this amazing wreck. An early start to get to Larnaca, we then travel out to the wreck by a boat which used to be a fire tender on the Thames in London, a piece of history in itself. We have 2 dives with a long break in the middle to relax and then a barbeque lunch. Refreshments are available throughout the day. A fantastic day out for divers and non-divers.

The Elpida

A new addition to diving attractions in Cyprus has been sunk in order to create an artificial reef approximately 1 mile from the coast of Larnaca in the form of the Elpida (meaning Hope). The Elpida is a cargo vessel of Greek origin and is 63 metres long, she was laid to rest on the sea bed to a depth of 30 metres and is suitable for all levels of diving with the uppermost deck at 15 metres, the rear deck around 18 metres, the cargo area starting at 20 metres and a number of diver safe penetration routes throughout the wreck, from the bridge through to the engine room.

The new artificial reef is Larnaka region’s first and is co-financed by the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (2014-2020). It is anticipated that marine life will flourish soon after the establishment of the reef, adding to Larnaka’s existing dive propositions.

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Get Pumped in Paphos

Shore Dives

Amphitheatre

A shore dive, this is a natural geographical formation of an amphitheatre formed by the sea currents. With a depth of 8m in the amphitheatre & a maximum depth of 22m for the dive this is one of the most popular dive sites in the area. With reefs & walls & patches of hard coral there is a plenty of life including octopus, cuttlefish, flounders, damsels, sea bream, various varieties of wrasse, blennys & moray eels & baby barracuda. Rays have also been seen here

St Georges Bay

An ideal place to learn to dive or for Discover Scuba, this peaceful lagoon is in the grounds of the St George hotel. Being sheltered by a breakwater it guarantees good diving conditions nearly all year round. Very often you will see octopus, squid, eels, large shoals of small fish, wrasse. Maximum depth 4m.

The Stage

This site gets its name from an overhang with a hole behind it which with the sun shining through creates the effect of lit stage. This is a great place for photography with gullies, walls & swim-throughs. Shore dive with maximum depth 15m

Pistol Bay

Another shore dive, Pistol bay is situated near to the Amphitheatre. It has four swim throughs, walls & gullies with amazing rock formations. A very pretty site with depths of up to 24m. Sea life is similar to that of the Amphitheatre.

Cynthiana

An enjoyable dive for all levels, with a swim through, reefs, overhangs, rock formations & gullies. Depths of up to 18m. Large shoals of cow bream, sea bream, octopus, cuttlefish, damsels & trumpet fish. An ideal site for night dives. Located in the grounds of a hotel where the whole family can enjoy a day out.

Manajin Island

A boat or shore dive, this is another popular site with depths of 6-25m the island is small enough to dive multi level all the way around. With many features on the way including caves, archway, a drop off & a blowhole, with one of the caves covered in purple & pink calciferous algae. A large shoal of yellow fin barracuda is regularly seen here.

Sea Caves

Littered with an abundance of old pottery this is an easy dive the majority of which is in the calm waters of a bay with an easy walk in entry & exit. A fascinating dive for those of you interested in some of the ancient history. Octopus, moray eels & a variety of fish can be seen here. Maximum depth of about 15m.

Sitting Pretty in Pissouri

Boat Dives

Jubilee Shoals

Jubilee Shoals, the largest natural reef system in Cyprus, stands as the premier dive site in the country. Spanning 1.3 km, this reef offers depths ranging from 16 to 50 meters, catering to SCUBA divers of all skill levels, from those with basic Open Water qualifications to the most advanced technical divers.

Within the reef, you’ll encounter a mesmerizing array of features including pinnacles, caverns, caves, swim-throughs, re-entrants, overhangs, sea grass beds, a Canberra aircraft wing, and a striking wall that runs the entire length of the reef’s southern side.

Scientifically significant, Jubilee Shoals has piqued the interest of the Enalia Physis Environmental Research Centre. In collaboration with Pissouri Bay Divers, the centre has been conducting research on the Western Pinnacle and Cave System, yielding astonishing findings over the past year. Anticipation is high at Pissouri Bay Divers for the centre’s return visits in 2024 to further explore this remarkable reef.

Known for its rich abundance of corals, Jubilee Shoals boasts the most diverse coral population in Cyprus. The nutrient-rich waters of the reef attract a vibrant array of marine life, including huge loggerhead and green turtles, schools of fish such as amberjack, damselfish, barracuda, bream, and bass. Encounters with the rare bull ray and the occasional dolphin are not uncommon. Moreover, the reef features an array of nudibranchs, a growing lionfish population, and the keen-eyed observer may spot Venus girdles and jellyfish in the crystal-clear blue waters.

Dive Sites

Really Liking Limassol

Lady Thetis

The Costandis

Absolutely Loving Larnaca

The Zenobia

The Elpida

Get Pumped in Paphos

Amphitheatre

St Georges Bay

The Stage

Pistol Bay

Cynthiana

Manajin Island

Sea Caves

Sitting Pretty in Pissouri

Jubilee Shoals

Dive Centre

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