WRECK DIVE SITE DIANI – MV ALPHA FUNGUO BRIEFING
The MV Alpha Funguo wreck offers one of the most exciting dive experiences along the Kenyan coast. Resting at depths of 22 to 30 meters, this sunken vessel has transformed into a thriving artificial reef, attracting a variety of marine life and providing an unforgettable underwater adventure.
What to Expect When Diving the MV Alpha Funguo Wreck
🌊 Depth & Structure: The wreck sits upright slightly on its side on the seabed, with its deck, cargo holds, and superstructure still intact. Wreck divers can safely explore different sections, making it a perfect site for wreck penetration dives with proper training.
🐠 Marine Life Encounters: Schools of barracuda, snapper, and trevally swirl around the wreck, while moray eels, lionfish, and scorpionfish hide within its crevices. Divers often spot whitetip reef sharks, rays, and octopuses, adding to the thrill of the dive.
⚓ Ideal for Advanced Divers: Due to its depth and occasional currents, this site is best suited for advanced and deep divers. The clear waters make it an excellent spot for underwater photography, capturing the wreck’s eerie beauty and vibrant marine life.
Diving the MV Alpha Funguo wreck is a must-do experience for wreck enthusiasts and adventure-seekers visiting Diani Beach, Kenya. Explore history, encounter incredible marine life, and immerse yourself in the mystery of this sunken vessel. Book your dive today! View Dive Site coordinates on MyDiveSSI
- For- Beginners
- Maximum Depth- 29m
- Type of Water- Salt (Ocean)
- Mooring Buoy- ✔
- Drift Dive- ✗
- Time to Dive Site From Ocean Tribe- 10 minutes
- Marine Life- Great macro life, blue stripe snappers, nudibranch, frogfish Grouper, Barracuda, Batfish, Jackfish, Garden Eels, beared Scorpion fish, King Fish, Sting Ray
