Dive into History with Scubalife: Explore the HMHS Britannic
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime diving expedition with Scubalife, Greece’s premier wreck diving centre renowned for its extensive exploration of historic shipwrecks in the Aegean Sea. Since 2018, we’ve been organizing exclusive dive trips to the legendary HMHS Britannic and the nearby ocean liner SS Burdigala, attracting international diving enthusiasts eager to delve into maritime history.
The HMHS Britannic: Legacy Beneath the Waves
The HMHS Britannic, sister ship to the infamous RMS Titanic, was the largest hospital ship during World War I. Tragically, she sank in 1916 after striking a mine near the Greek island of Kea. Today, she rests at a depth of approximately 120 meters (400 feet), remarkably preserved and offering a hauntingly beautiful glimpse into the past.
Why Dive the Britannic?
Diving the Britannic is considered one of the ultimate wreck diving experiences globally. Unlike the Titanic, the Britannic is accessible to technical divers, allowing for exploration of her intact hull, well-preserved interiors, and the marine life that now inhabits her. The site’s historical significance and the ship’s grandeur make it a bucket-list dive for enthusiasts worldwide.
Scubalife’s Expertise
With a long-standing history in wreck diving exploration across Greece, Scubalife is uniquely positioned to offer unparalleled diving experiences. Our team of experienced professionals ensures safe and memorable dives, offering you the support you need both on the surface and in the water.
Info about the wreck dives
| Name/Type | Date Lost | Depth Range | Diluent Mix | Max Bottom Time | Max Runtime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMHS Britannic/ Ocean liner | 21/11/1916 | 84-117m | 10/80 | 25 mins | 240 mins |
| SS Burdigala/ Ocean liner | 14/11/1916 | 54-76m | 10/80 | 45 mins | 180 mins |
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FAQs about dive trips to BRITANNIC
Yes, we offer different accommodation based on your budget and preferences. We primarily promote accommodation options that do not require transportation and are located within walking distance from the dive centre where guests can easily roam around the town, walk at the pier, or enjoy restaurants, coffee shops, and bars. Accommodation options may include shared houses or apartments in the town.
During the checkout dive we evaluate proper communication and awareness within the team, rehearsing emergency procedures including bailouts and scooter handling
Scooters are a necessity for these dives to enhance safety, efficiency and comfort to experience most of these wrecks. Scubalife offers scooter rental packages per trip. If planning on bringing your own scooter, arrangements will have to be made. Please note special regulations exist when shipping batteries for scooters. There have been cases in the past where batteries have been rejected at the airport for inbound flights, so please check with your air carrier.
Divers who want to send scooters and/or heavy items prior to their arrival, have to ship it to: Scubalife Dive Center, att: Nikos Vardakas, Galinis 2, Palaia Fokaia 19013, Attica-Greece arriving at least one week before the beginning of the trip.
All diving operations are held at Scubalife center based in Palaia Fokaia. Diving boats can depart directly from the pier in front of the dive centre or from Lavrio , a 30 min drive from our base. The embarcation site will be determined in line with weather conditions and scheduling.
Yes, diving operations include a surface support crew/diver on each boat.
Diving boats include a 7M RHIB boat with fixed bottle racks for all rebreathers and stages and a second RIHB boat to serve as diving/chase boat.
Given the adverse conditions around the remote location of the Britannic, a 10-day trip gives a better chance of completing the dives in case of marginal or non-diveable weather. It is also possible that in the worst case scenario there may be fewer days than that or even no diving at all. If the conditions are bad around the Britiannic, we have the possibility to dive the SS Burdigala, another premier Mediterranean wreck. We aim to dive as much as possible on both wrecks.
Operating from Scubalife and mainland, gives the team an advantage as we are able to dive other wrecks in the area, should diving the Britannic not be possible.
Deep ocean and wreck exploration diving is subject to weather conditions where marginal or harsh sea conditions affects the safety of a dive of this calibre. Given the unpredictability of weather, there is no’’ best season’’ that ensures ideal conditions to dive these wrecks.
Our extensive experience, records and local knowledge suggest that between May to mid-June and mid-September to mid-October we have a good chance of better dive conditions.