

Best for advanced divers, 20-70m, boat entry, mild current.
The MV Seattle is a wreck site located 400 metres offshore from Kristiansand, Norway. The vessel lies at depths ranging from 20 to 70 metres, with an average depth of 45 metres, making it suitable for advanced divers only. The site features an overhead environment that requires specific wreck training and careful gas planning. Conditions include mild currents that can strengthen unpredictably, visibility between 5 and 10 metres, and cold water temperatures ranging from 5C to 10C. A drysuit is essential for this dive. Access is by boat only, and divers must remain aware of boat traffic and decompression requirements throughout the 40-minute typical dive duration.
58.12780, 8.05232
Boat access is the only entry option, so confirm departure times and ascent protocols with your guide before the dive, particularly if you are planning decompression stops in busy Norwegian coastal waters. A drysuit with appropriate undergarments is essential given the consistent cold temperatures at depth.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
20-70m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
5-10°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the depth, overhead environment, and decompression requirements.
The wreck spans a depth range of 20 to 70 metres, with an average depth of 45 metres.
Boat access is required to reach the MV Seattle, which is located 400 metres from the shore.
No, this site is not suitable for snorkelling due to the significant depth of the wreck.
Hazards include cold water, deep diving, decompression requirements, entanglement risks, overhead environments, low visibility, nitrogen narcosis, strong currents, and boat traffic.
Diving at MV Seattle in Kristiansand requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at MV Seattle in Kristiansand. Water temperatures range from 5°C to 10°C.
The best months to visit MV Seattle in Kristiansand are June, July, and August. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
MV Seattle in Kristiansand typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at MV Seattle in Kristiansand typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.