

Best for advanced divers, 30-33m, boat entry, mild current.
Sailboat is a wreck and artificial reef located 6000 metres off the coast of East and North Gran Canaria. This site sits at depths between 30 and 33 metres, requiring advanced certification and careful management of decompression limits and nitrogen narcosis. Visibility ranges from 10 to 25 metres, with mild currents typically present. Access is by boat only, and guided charters are recommended to navigate the wreck layout effectively. Water temperatures remain between 20 and 23 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Species recorded around this area include great barracuda, common octopus, European common cuttlefish, dusky grouper, European parrotfish, Turkish wrasse, trumpetfish, pufferfish, round fantail stingray, giant doris, black moray, arrow crab, crab, and bream.
27.79690, -15.75300
Book a guided charter rather than diving independently here, since the depth and narcosis risk benefit from a briefing on the wreck layout before you descend. Plan your bottom time conservatively before the dive, not at depth.
The operator provides free pickup from the hotel zone in the south of Gran Canaria.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
30-33m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
20-23°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
30 min
Species recorded around this area include great barracuda, common octopus, European parrotfish, trumpetfish, pufferfish, and various species of crab and bream.
No, this site is for advanced divers only due to the depth of 30 to 33 metres and the associated risks of nitrogen narcosis and decompression.
The wreck lies at a depth of 30 to 33 metres, with an average depth of 31 metres.
Sailboat is a boat-only dive site located 6000 metres from the shore.
No, this site is not suitable for snorkelling as the wreck lies at a depth of 30 to 33 metres.
Diving at Sailboat in Playa del Inglés requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced, Deep. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Sailboat in Playa del Inglés. Water temperatures range from 20°C to 23°C.
Sailboat in Playa del Inglés typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Sailboat in Playa del Inglés typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.