

Best for intermediate divers, 9-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Mansel Reef in Santorini, Greece, is a boat-accessible dive site featuring a reef environment. Divers can expect depths ranging from 9 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. The site is suitable for intermediate divers, offering visibility between 15 and 30 metres and mild currents. Divers should be aware of potential surge conditions. Typical dives at this location last approximately 45 minutes. On-site facilities include changing rooms, showers, a rinse station, and gear storage to support diving activities.
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Arrive at cleaning stations between 7-9am when eagle rays are most active, positioning yourself down-current and remaining motionless.
Boat pick-up typically occurs on the reef's lee side to avoid surface chop.
Recorded at this site
Depth
9-30m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
17-24°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers.
The site has a depth range of 9 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
Mansel Reef requires boat access.
Water temperatures range from 17C to 24C throughout the year, with the warmest temperatures occurring in September.
Diving at Mansel reef in Santorini requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Mansel reef in Santorini. Water temperatures range from 17°C to 24°C.
The best months to visit Mansel reef in Santorini are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.