Paphos
Damsel Reef
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MAX DEPTH
35M -
DIVE TYPE
Reef -
CERTIFICATION
Advanced Open Water + -
ACCESS
Boat
Damsel Reef is the name given to the large reef which is located behind the MV Demetrios II wreck. We have a variety of different dive routes at this location which all depend on diver certification level and currents.
For this dive a minimum certification level of Advanced Open Water Diver is required.
If your last dive was more than 1 year ago then you will be required to complete a refresher before joining any of our scheduled dives.
Damsel Reef is a beautiful scenic dive with interesting rock formations and rocky bottom, along the reef you will find large overhangs and small swim throughs!
We will meet at our well-equipped diving centre in Paphos Harbour. Our friendly and helpful PADI professionals will help you with equipment and begin with an interesting and informative dive briefing. Unless you have your own diving gear, all equipment is supplied by us. We spend a few minutes checking your sizes and will fit you with the suitable gear. All of our diving equipment is well maintained and serviced regularly to ensure your safety and comfort.
Once everyone is ready we will take a short walk to the Paphos harbour where we will board Cydive II. The journey from the harbour to Damsel Reef takes around 20 minutes by boat.
Complimentary fresh fruit and refreshments will be served on the boat before returning to the harbour. Back at the dive centre our PADI professionals will debrief you and help you to complete your logbooks.
There are a variety of routes to take at this dive site depending on the time of year and water conditions. In early spring and late summer there are often strong currents making this a great pace for a drift dive!
This deep dive begins by dropping over a ridge to a sandy seabed at 30-35m. Following the ridge leads to a small which wall covered in Calciferous algae and orange-red sponges. This wall also has a overhangs for 10m, under these overhangs you will find cardinal fish and Moluccan Sweepers. Your no stop time will begin to decrease due to the depth of the dive. So you will begin to shallow up and head towards the shallows. In the shallows you will find large patches of Poseidon grass where you may be lucky enough to find a loggerhead turtle. Additionally there are interesting rock formation and sandy patches which are home to Slender and Rock Goby.
Due to the location, you can extend this dive as long as you still have air. We start deep and swim into the shallows as far as you like or until we meet the wreck.
This is a great location to see Dusky and Mottled Grouper hiding within the rocks due to the depth of this dive.
For more information about the marine life we see in Cyprus, head over to our marine life page!
Complimentary fresh fruit and refreshments will be served on the boat before returning to the harbour. Back at the dive centre our PADI professionals will debrief you and help you to complete your logbooks.
