🔵On Saturday 14/06/25 at 15:00 am we’re heading out to our favorite wreck!!!

🔵Our meeting point will be 15:00 on the Proteus III boat at the port of Palaia Fokaia (Google Maps Link) and NOT at DIVENESS dive center, so that we can start directly and without delays, all set up for our super destination.

🚢The cargo ship Kyra-Leni is the most beautiful recreational wreck in the Saronic Gulf.

🚦Easily accessible from our dive center and a MUST-see destination for all ADVANCED divers and above.

✅Join us for a beautiful dive trip with the signature quality of DIVENESS that you’ll never forget!!!

👁‍🗨Let’s learn a few things about the wreck we’re going to visit:
The ship, with Captain Panag. Mourtzis and engineer Ioannis Moros, a crew of 18, and carrying the captain’s and the first mate’s wives, had departed on January 5th, 1978 from Lavrio heading to Bulgaria, unladen.

The weather began to worsen, with winds reaching 8 Beaufort and heavy seas. The captain of the Kyra-Leni sought shelter in the bay of Karystos until the weather improved. The entry into the bay during darkness and rain, the presence of other anchored vessels, and the strong winds made staying in the area dangerous. Therefore, the captain cruised along the leeward side of the bay until sunrise. However, as the wind escalated to storm force (10-11 Beaufort), the vessel couldn’t maneuver back toward Karystos. Instead, it headed southwest aiming to shelter in a leeward bay near Sounio. At around 12:30, the ship passed Cape Sounio intending to enter the bay of Legrena. But again, due to the strong winds, entry was aborted, and the captain decided to head to the leeward side of Patroklos Island, hoping for better weather.

As the ship approached, the crew prepared to anchor close to the shore. But upon nearing about 5 stadia (approx. 1 km), a swirling wind current rendered the rudder ineffective. The engine did not respond to full reverse, and despite dropping the port anchor, the ship violently struck the rocks on its port side. An attempt was made to pull away, but the ship listed to port, so the captain maneuvered back and dropped the starboard anchor as well. Water began entering the engine room and hold No. 2, causing a severe list. A distress signal was sent. Everyone on board abandoned ship using liferafts and reached the shore, while Kyra-Leni sank at 14:50 on 6/1/78. The castaways were rescued the following morning by a rescue boat.

The castaways reached shore with great difficulty and walked all night to reach the northern coast of the island, where they were hosted by the local watchman.

The wreck of the Kyra-Leni lies split in two. Positioned along a northwest axis, the stern stands upright with a port list, while the bow lies on its port side on the seabed. Maximum depth is 30 meters, with a minimum of around 18 meters.
(Source: Christos Ntounis Shipwrecks in Greek Seas 1951-2000, Vol. B & Grafas.)

🔹A look at the KEY details of our dive:
🔵The dive is of UNIQUE interest and is addressed ONLY to ADVANCED divers and above!!!!
🔵Our trip there and back will be on a boat that can only be compared to international standards. You’ve probably seen it in photos from our previous trips.
OPPORTUNITY —-> If you’re a diver with your own gear, you’ll benefit from a reduced price.
🔵Not a diver? You can still join us for a swim, sunbathing, or just a lovely ride with a special price.

🔹Minimum participants: 10 divers
🔹Maximum: 18 divers
🔹Extra space for NON-divers —-> 5 people max
🔹Max bottom time —> 60′
🔹Max depth —> 30m

💰Cost per diver is €38 and includes:
➤Transportation with a DELUXE boat
(outdoor shower and toilet on board, kitchenette, full-length canopy, 1/3 fully enclosed area, outdoor speakers, etc.) to and from the dive site from the departure point.
➤Captain, assistant, and fuel costs
➤Guidance by certified PADI instructors
➤Single dive
➤Tank and weights
➤Snacks and water

🔴Not included in the cost:
➤Nitrox (if needed, +€3)
➤Equipment set (if you don’t have your own, special price +€10 for full SCUBAPRO set. For individual items, list prices apply. See here —-> http://www.diveness.gr/scuba-equipment-rental/)
➤Dive Computer (if needed, +€5)
➤DAN Dive Insurance (if you don’t have one and wish to get one, we can issue a daily policy for €7 – optional)

🔹Price for NON-divers: €28
🆘Fill out the form 👉🏻 REGISTRATION FORM
to maintain priority order – MANDATORY.
❌Please make sure of your participation before submitting the form – last-minute cancellations are NOT accepted!!!
⚠️The dive center reserves the right to change the date, time, and destination of the trip, or cancel it altogether if weather conditions are unfavorable. Refunds are only issued in such cases.

Have a great diving time 🤿🌊💦😎