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Inland Sea & Tunnel

Inland Sea & Tunnel

Dwejra, Malta

Depth
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40m

Visibility
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10m - 30m

Entry
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Shore

Experience Level

Advanced

Inland Sea & Tunnel

Dwejra, Malta

Inland Sea & Tunnel
Depth
Depth Icon

40m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

10m - 30m

Entry
Shore Entry Icon

Shore

Experience Level

Advanced


About Inland Sea & Tunnel

The Inland Sea & Tunnel is a renowned scuba diving site located in Dwejra. The site features a semi-circular lagoon, known as the Inland Sea, which is connected to the Mediterranean Sea by an 80-meter long Tunnel cave. The Inland Sea itself is shallow, with a maximum depth of 2 meters, and offers little for divers. However, the Tunnel provides a unique diving experience, with its depth starting at 3 meters on the lagoon side and reaching up to 26 meters at the seaward end. The tunnel is characterized by vertical walls and a pebble bottom, leading to a cluster of large boulders at the seaside exit. Beyond the Tunnel, the seabed plunges to around 50 meters.

Inland Sea & Tunnel Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef, Cave

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

40m

Visibility Range

10m 30m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 28%

O2

13% at 38m / 29%

O2
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Dive Site Hazards

  • 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.

  • 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.

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