Mikhail Lermontov Wreck

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Picton, New Zealand

Best timeYear-round

Water temp12-18°C / 54-64°F

Visibility15-37m / 50-121ft

AccessBoat Dive

Dive typesScuba

DifficultyAdvanced

Max depth37 m

Avg depth25 m

Nearest airportPCN

Giant cruise ship wreckWreck penetrationCold water

Scuba

The Mikhail Lermontov was a Soviet cruise liner that sank in 1986. It is one of the largest and most accessible cruise ship wrecks in the world, lying on its side in the Marlborough Sounds. It offers incredible penetration opportunities for advanced, cold-water certified divers.

Features

A massive 155m long cruise ship wreck. The ship lies on its starboard side and is a world-class destination for wreck penetration divers. Exploring the dining rooms, bars, and cabins is a major highlight. Requires drysuit and wreck experience.

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