Diving

DIVING NORWAY TOP DIVE SITES - NORTHERN NORWAY

TOP DIVE SITES – NORTHERN NORWAY




Haakon Jarl II – the wreck of a large steamship lies at a depth of 35 m. The ship had a collision with another ship and sank in 1924. The shipwreck is full of marine life such as cods, crabs and sea anemones. Due to the depth, only advanced divers can dive this wreck.
Location: Utfrundsflesa, Lofoten
Type of dive: boat dive
Sea bed: rock
Requirements: BSAC Sports Diver, PADI Advanced Open Water


Hadsel – the wreck of a Norwegian cargo ship lies almost intact at a depth of 45 m. The ship hit a rock and sank in 1958. The wreck serves as home to tens of marine species.
Location: Nakkmean
Type of dive: boat dive
Sea bed: sand
Requirements: BSAC Sports Diver, PADI Advanced Open Water



Hamburg – the wreck of a German ship lies on starboard side at a depth of 25 m. The ship was sunk by a British destroyer in 1941. The wreck is in pretty good condition. At present residents of this ship include sea anemones, starfish and crabs. Some parts of the wreck can be penetrated.
Location: Lofoten
Type of dive: boat dive
Sea bed: rock
Requirements: BSAC Sports Diver, PADI Advanced Open Water


Hottane – a great site for divers of all levels and an excellent place to see rich marine life. The depth ranges from 5 to 35 m. Marine species which reside in this zone include lobsters, crabs and sea slugs. There are some drop offs and vertical walls in this area.
Location: Romsdal
Type of dive: boat dive
Sea bed: sand
Requirements: BSAC Ocean Diver, PADI Open Water


Mira – the wreck of a Norwegian steamship lies upside down at a depth of 40 m. This passenger line was attacked by a British destroyer and sank in 1941. Actually, the ship was sunk by mistake. The main attraction of this zone is abundance of marine life. There are some remains of a cargo of porcelain on board.
Location: Svolvaer
Type of dive: boat dive
Requirements: BSAC Sports Diver, PADI Advanced Open Water



Molla Wall – a spot with magnificent underwater wall. The maximum depth is 45 m. There is plenty of marine fauna and flora to be seen in this zone.
Location: Kabelvaag (Vaagan), Lofoten
Type of dive: boat dive
Sea bed: rock
Requirements: BSAC Sports Diver, PADI Advanced Open Water


Nordstjerna – the wreck of a Norwegian steamship lies at a depth of 60 m. The top of the wreck is at a depth of 40 m. The ship sank in 1954. The shipwreck is covered with corals. Due to poor visibility, strong currents and depth, it is a site only for advanced and experienced divers.
Location: Lofotdykk
Type of dive: boat dive
Requirements: CMAS 3 stars, BSAC Advanced Diver


Skardhammeren – a spot with great vertical walls and drop offs. There is also plenty of marine life in this area – sponges, crabs, lobsters cods, coalfish and many other species. The maximum depth is 40 m.
Location: Romsdal
Type of dive: boat dive
Sea bed: sand
Requirements: BSAC Sports Diver, PADI Advanced Open Water



Stella Orion – the wreck of a British vessel lies almost intact at a depth between 25 and 45 m. The ship sank due to bad weather in 1955. This is a spectacular dive spot, with good visibility and abundant marine life.
Location: Steigen
Type of dive: boat dive
Requirements: BSAC Sports Diver, PADI Advanced Open Water


Trondheimsfjord – this spot offers unique diving attractions as for the cool and shallow Norwegian waters. Divers will find here corals, sea trees, sponges and even a tiny coral reef. Sometimes ghost sharks may be seen in this area. The maximum depth is 60 m.
Location: Trondheim
Type of dive: boat dive
Sea bed: rock
Requirements: BSAC Sports Diver, PADI Advanced Open Water