Budva & Jaz · Montenegro · Wreck
Oreste
A steamer broken into two halves on the sand
The Oreste is a steamer wreck off Budva that lies in two parts on a sandy bottom at 32 m. It is the deepest site on the town's boat list, a short boat ride out, and draws divers for the broken hull and the abundant marine life gathered around it.
Also known as SS Oreste, Wreck of Oreste.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Budva & Jaz and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
The descent ends on a sandy bottom at 32 m beside the Oreste, a steamer that lies divided into two parts. The dive is spent along the two sections of the wreck, where marine life is abundant, in water that gives 15 to 20 m of visibility.
The wreck
- Vessel
- Oreste
- Type
- Steamer
- Cause
- Not recorded
- Lies
- In two parts on a sandy bottom at 32 m
Marine life and season
The sources we used don't single out particular species here.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Prime | Prime | Prime | Good | Good | Fair | Fair |
Season follows Budva & Jaz: Boats run from April to October; June to August brings warm water and excellent visibility.
Dive videos
Wreck Oreste diving Montenegro · Rafał Sobczak on YouTube
Intermezzo Oreste 1993 Platamuni - Trsteno · Djordje Gacesa on YouTube
Questions divers ask
What certification is needed to dive the Oreste wreck in Budva?+
Advanced Open Water Diver. The steamer rests at 32 m, the deepest site on the Budva boat list.
Sources
- Diving Spots - Montenegro diving — Montenegro diving (Budva)
- Diving Montenegro — Diving Montenegro
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