Located in the crystal-clear waters of Ċirkewwa Marine Park in northern Malta, the P29 and Rozi wrecks are among the island’s most famous dive sites. Easily accessible from shore and surrounded by dramatic reef formations, these two artificial wrecks attract thousands of divers every year and offer some of the best wreck diving experiences in the Mediterranean.

The PDSA together with the MTA have gone through great lengths to make this site diver friendly with bathrooms and showers available to all divers. A kiosk where all divers gather to eat and drink something between dives and obviously the Marine Park itself which since its inception had most certainly helped to improve the marine life in the area.

The MV Rozi was the first wreck to be scuttled in the area. Originally a tugboat operating in Malta’s Grand Harbour, the vessel was deliberately sunk in 1992 as part of an underwater attraction project. Today, the 35-metre-long tugboat rests upright on a sandy seabed at depths between 22 and 36 metres. Despite its relatively small size, the Rozi is packed with character and has become heavily colonised by marine life over the years. Schools of barracuda, amberjack, sea bream, moray eels, and octopus are commonly spotted around the wreck, making it especially popular with underwater photographers. Rays and even the odd dolphin have been spotted too.

Just a short swim away lies the P29 patrol boat wreck. This former East German minesweeper later served with the Armed Forces of Malta before being intentionally scuttled in 2007 to create an artificial reef and diving attraction. The 52-metre-long wreck sits upright at approximately 36 metres, with its highest point reaching only 18 metres below the surface.

Both wrecks offer exciting swim-throughs and penetration opportunities for qualified wreck divers, while the surrounding reef system provides excellent dives even for those who prefer to stay outside the wrecks. The nearby underwater arches, swim-throughs, and rocky formations add even more variety to the site.

What makes the P29 and Rozi truly special is the combination of history, marine life, and accessibility. Divers can explore two iconic wrecks all while enjoying Malta’s exceptional visibility and warm Mediterranean waters. For many visiting divers, Ċirkewwa is the highlight of diving in Malta and a perfect example of why the islands are considered one of Europe’s top wreck diving destinations.