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Route Description - Northern Red Sea - Best Wreck Diving (Get Wrecked)

Dive the Best Wrecks in the Northern Red Sea. Guests will spend the week diving up to 12 wrecks in the northern Red Sea. Up to 19 wreck dives are offered and 2 reef dives.

Itinerary Dive Sites:

•El Minya Wreck
A Russian-built minesweeper sunk in 1970 during Egyptian-Israeli tensions. The 58-meter vessel lies on its port side at 32 meters (104 feet), with intact anti-aircraft guns and large schools of glassfish surrounding the wreck.

•MV Salem Express
A tragic ferry wreck from 1991, carrying over 700 pilgrims returning from Mecca. It lies at 12–30 meters (39–100 feet) with bow doors wide open. Few corals but plenty of marine life like jacks and pipefish. The wreck’s massive structure and lifeboats remain visible.

•El Khafain Wreck
A roll-on/roll-off ferry built in 1967, it sank in 2005 after an engine room explosion. Now resting at 25 meters (82 feet) with its upper structure at 6 meters (20 feet), it offers an accessible and photogenic dive.

•Abu Nuhas Wrecks
Located near Shadwan Island, this area is known as the "Ships Graveyard" with four main wrecks:
Giannis D – A 100-meter Greek cargo ship sunk in 1983, now lies at 10–27 meters (30–88 feet). Known for its photogenic engine room and marine life.
Carnatic – A 19th-century clipper that struck the reef in 1869. Lies at 10–27 meters (65–88 feet), covered in hard corals.
Chrisoula K – A 100-meter ship that ran aground carrying Italian tiles. Now lies between 5–25 meters (16–80 feet).
Kimon M – Known as the “Lentil Wreck,” sank in 1978 and rests at 10–29 meters (32–95 feet). Its stern and propeller are intact and home to batfish and Napoleon wrasse.

•Dunraven
This Victorian-era steamer sank in 1876 while transporting cargo from India. Resting at 15–30 meters (50–95 feet), it features a large swim-through and vibrant marine life, including nudibranchs, batfish, and ghost pipefish.

•SS Thistlegorm
Perhaps the most iconic Red Sea wreck, this 129-meter British freighter was bombed in 1941. Now lying at 32 meters (104 feet), it contains WWII military cargo and hosts large schools of fish, giant tuna, and snappers.

•Ulysses
A 95-meter steamship that ran aground at Gubal Seghir and sank after several days. Remnants like the propeller, shaft, and deck machinery are still intact.

All dive sites are weather dependent. Sample itineraries and maps are subject to change based on conditions and regulations.

Booking Conditions / Additional Costs / Marine Park Fees

Individuals: If a cancellation is made:
121 days or more prior to departure, 20% of the charter rate is forfeited.
120 - 91 days prior to departure, 40% of the charter rate is forfeited.
90 days or less prior to departure, 100% of the charter rate is forfeited and no refund is available.

Groups (half yacht or more): If an entire charter is cancelled:
More than nine (9) months prior to departure, the $1,500 deposit is forfeited.
Nine (9) months to 181 days prior to departure, the $5,000 deposit is forfeited.
180 - 91 days prior to departure, 40% of the group charter rate is forfeited.
90 days or less prior to departure, 100% of the charter rate is forfeited and no refund is available.

Groups (half yacht or more): If the number of passengers is reduced from the original group reservation:
More than nine (9) months prior to departure, the reservation may be reduced down to one paying passenger which will result in loss of complimentary space(s).
Nine (9) months to 181 days prior to departure, 20% of the charter rate per passenger cancelled is forfeited, and there is a reduction/loss of free space(s).
180 - 91 days prior to departure, 40% of the charter rate per passenger cancelled is forfeited and there is a reduction/loss of free space(s).
90 days or less prior to departure, 100% of the charter rate per person is forfeited and there is a reduction/loss of free space(s).

Please note: Marine park fees, surcharges etc can change and we cannot be held liable for differences in on-board surcharges. These will be confirmed at the time of booking