Descend onto MV Alpha Funguo
Explore a sunken vessel transformed into a thriving artificial reef, surrounded by schooling fish, hidden macro life and the unmistakable atmosphere of a deep-water wreck.
Diani’s signature wreck dive
MV Alpha Funguo rests on the seabed at approximately 22 to 29 metres. The purpose-sunk vessel has developed into an artificial reef where fish gather around the deck, cargo holds and superstructure.
The wreck sits upright with a slight list. Its recognisable structure makes for an atmospheric external tour, while crevices and sheltered areas provide habitat for fish and smaller reef species.
MV Alpha Funguo site map
Review the wreck’s orientation and key features before watching the full dive briefing.
Wreck profile
Your guide will explain the planned descent, route around the vessel, maximum depth, turning pressure and ascent procedure before entering the water.
Conditions, current, diver certification and recent experience determine the route used on the day.
MV Alpha Funguo wreck briefing
Watch the original Ocean Tribe briefing for an introduction to the wreck’s position, structure and normal dive route.
External tour or wreck penetration?
Swimming around a wreck and entering an overhead environment are completely different forms of diving.
External wreck exploration
Appropriately certified and experienced divers can tour the outside of the wreck while maintaining direct access to open water.
Wreck penetration
Entering the wreck creates an overhead environment and requires appropriate wreck training, equipment, techniques and planning.
A typical external wreck tour
The exact route changes with conditions, but a recreational external tour may follow this general progression.
Descend the mooring
Use the line for a controlled descent while checking your buddy, depth and equalisation.
Orientate on the wreck
Pause above the vessel to establish the wreck’s position and the route planned during the briefing.
Tour the structure
Explore the deck, holds and superstructure externally while watching for marine life.
Return and ascend
Follow the agreed gas and time limits before returning to the line for the ascent and safety stop.
Who lives on MV Alpha Funguo?
The wreck provides food, shelter and hunting territory for an impressive variety of marine life.
Schooling fish
Barracuda, blue-stripe snapper, trevally, jackfish, batfish and kingfish may gather around the structure.
Larger visitors
Rays and occasional whitetip reef sharks may pass around the wreck and surrounding seabed.
Hidden residents
Moray eels, octopus, groupers, lionfish and scorpionfish use openings and sheltered spaces.
Macro life
Look closely for nudibranchs, frogfish, bearded scorpionfish and other small wreck specialists.
Depth changes everything
At approximately 22–29 metres, good planning and regular instrument checks are essential.
Monitor your gas
Gas consumption normally increases with depth. Follow the agreed starting pressure, reserve and turn-pressure plan.
Watch your dive computer
Remaining no-decompression time may reduce quickly at wreck depth. Check depth, time and ascent information regularly.
Control your buoyancy
Good buoyancy helps protect the wreck, avoids contact with sharp surfaces and prevents disturbed sediment.
Log MV Alpha Funguo in MySSI
Record the dive you actually completed, including your personal maximum depth, dive time and whether you completed an external tour or a properly trained wreck-penetration dive.
Train as an Advanced Wreck Diver
Specialist training develops the planning, buoyancy, propulsion, guideline and emergency skills needed for properly supervised wreck penetration. Never enter an overhead environment without the required training and equipment.
Explore Advanced Wreck trainingMeet MV Alpha Funguo beneath the Indian Ocean
Tell Ocean Tribe your certification, recent experience and wreck-training level. The team will confirm whether the site and planned route are suitable for you and the day’s conditions.
