

Best for beginner divers, 5-16m, shore entry, mild current.
Alternative is a freshwater quarry located in the Moscow Oblast region, offering shore-entry diving suitable for beginners. The site features several sunken objects, including a ship, a car, and a boat, alongside an underwater forest. Divers can expect depths ranging from 5 to 16 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. Visibility typically fluctuates between 3 and 10 metres, and currents are generally mild. The site is equipped with parking, toilets, changing rooms, and showers. Night diving is permitted, and the location is frequently used for training courses. Divers should be aware of potential entanglement hazards associated with the underwater structures.
55.92129, 38.04746
The 1.5-hour rental time for the pool does not include time for changing or having tea afterwards.
Located at 2nd Kabelny Drive, 1, in the basement floor.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
5-16m
Visibility
3-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Yes, Alternative is considered suitable for beginner divers.
The depth ranges from 5 to 16 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
This is a shore-entry dive site.
The main hazard at this site is the risk of entanglement due to the presence of sunken objects and an underwater forest.
The site provides parking, toilets, changing rooms, and showers.
Diving at Alternative in Moscow requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Alternative in Moscow typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Alternative in Moscow typically ranges from 3 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.