Route Description - North-Million Hope
Explore the best of the northern Red Sea with legendary wrecks and vibrant reefs. Dive the iconic SS Thistlegorm, a WWII British cargo ship resting at 32 meters, still holding tanks, trucks, and motorcycles. Discover Abu Nuhas, known as the “Ship Graveyard,” where wrecks like the Giannis D and Carnatic are now stunning coral-covered reefs. Visit the historic Dunraven and the massive Million Hope, each offering fascinating underwater stories and thriving marine life. End your journey at Ras Mohammed National Park, home to Shark and Yolanda Reefs, where colorful corals, reef fish, and even sunken bathtubs and toilets from the Yolanda cargo create an unforgettable diving experience.
SS Thistlegorm
Located 40 km from Sharm El Sheikh on the west coast of the Sinai Peninsula, the SS Thistlegorm is the most famous wreck dive in the Red Sea. This 125 m British freighter, launched in 1940, sank in 1941 after being bombed by German aircraft during World War II. Her cargo of wartime supplies—trucks, motorbikes, and ammunition—remains preserved underwater, offering divers a fascinating glimpse into history.
Ras Mohammed
Ras Mohammed National Park features some of the Red Sea’s most iconic dive sites, including Shark and Yolanda Reef. These reefs rise from a plateau that drops steeply beyond 200 m and are covered with vibrant hard and soft corals teeming with marine life. At Yolanda Reef, divers can see remnants of a Cypriot freighter that sank in 1980, with its scattered cargo of bathtubs and toilets now overgrown and photogenic.
Abu Nuhas
Abu Nuhas Reef, known as the “Ship Graveyard,” is home to four historic wrecks, including the Giannis D and the Carnatic. Resting at depths around 27 m, the wrecks are covered with colorful corals and attract abundant marine life. The tilted Giannis D offers easy access for penetration dives, while the 19th-century Carnatic adds a touch of history to this renowned diving destination.