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Calypso Cave

Calypso Cave

Xwejni Bay, Malta

Depth
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40m

Visibility
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Shore

Experience Level

Advanced

Calypso Cave

Xwejni Bay, Malta

Calypso Cave
Depth
Depth Icon

40m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

- - -

Entry
Shore Entry Icon

Shore

Experience Level

Advanced


About Calypso Cave

Calypso Cave is a unique dive site located near Xwejni Bay, offering a maximum depth of around 40 meters. This site is characterized by its cave, reef, and wall features, providing a diverse underwater landscape for divers to explore. The cave is named after the nymph Calypso, who, according to Greek mythology, lived in this cave and seduced the hero Odysseus. The dive site is recommended for advanced divers due to its depth and the potential challenges posed by cave diving.

The marine life at Calypso Cave is yet to be fully documented, offering an element of surprise and discovery for divers. The reef and wall structures provide a habitat for a variety of marine species, contributing to the overall biodiversity of the site. Despite the lack of information on the current and visibility, divers are advised to exercise caution and follow safety guidelines when diving in this site.

Calypso Cave Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wall, Cave, Reef

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

40m

Visibility Range

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 28%

O2

13% at 38m / 29%

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Dive Site Hazards

  • Unstable Visual Ascents — Relying on wall visuals can destabilise ascents.

  • Gradual Depth Creep — Lack of visual bottom reference can cause unnoticed descent.

  • Unsignalled Downcurrents — Downcurrents can form without visible indicators.

  • Remote Silt Disturbance — Silt can be disturbed metres away from the source.

  • Rapid Stress Escalation — Stress can increase sharply when visibility or navigation degrades.

  • High Cognitive Load Navigation — Complex passages increase mental workload even on a line.

  • Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.

  • Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.

  • Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

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