What level of diving experience is required for HMS Cricket Wreck?

HMS Cricket Wreck is rated advanced with depths of ≤ 30 m. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended, with PADI Advanced Open Water strongly recommended for this site.

What marine life can you see at HMS Cricket Wreck?

At HMS Cricket Wreck, divers commonly encounter: groupers, moray eels, octopus, sea fans, damselfish, conger eels.

Where is HMS Cricket Wreck located?

HMS Cricket Wreck is located in Cyprus, in the Cyprus region (coordinates: 34.9524, 33.8351).

HMS Cricket Wreck Diving - Cyprus, Cyprus

HMS Cricket Wreck is an advanced dive site off Larnaca, Cyprus, lying at a depth of 30 meters. This World War I-era British gunboat was sunk in 1918 and now serves as one of Cyprus's most historically significant wreck dives. The vessel has deteriorated considerably over a century, but the boiler, propeller, and hull sections remain identifiable. Marine life has thoroughly colonized the wreck, with groupers, lionfish, and nudibranchs inhabiting the structure. Visibility is generally good, and the surrounding sandy bottom creates a stark contrast with the encrusted wreckage. The depth and potential currents require advanced certification and proper dive planning.