
Relitto Toikosan Maru is an advanced wreck dive off the coast near Catania, where a Japanese cargo vessel rests at 38 meters on the volcanic seabed. This large wreck offers extensive exploration opportunities — the hull structure, deck machinery, and cargo holds are accessible to properly trained divers. Dense marine colonization has transformed the ship into a thriving artificial reef, with grouper, conger eels, and clouds of anthias inhabiting every section. The wreck's international origins and significant depth make this one of eastern Sicily's most fascinating and historically intriguing deep dives.
Dive Relitto Toikosan Maru with one of these PADI or SSI certified centers within 20 km.
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Sign InGreat spot for advanced divers. Currents can be tricky but the marine life makes it worth it.
One of the best dive sites in the region. Highly recommended.