Route Description - North & Tiran
8 Days 7 Nights
SS Thistlegorm
Renowned as one of the most celebrated wrecks in the Red Sea, the SS Thistlegorm offers a dive experience steeped in history and marine diversity. Rediscovered in 1956 by Jacques Cousteau, this legendary World War II cargo ship reveals fascinating relics such as trucks, motorcycles, and even a locomotive resting beside the wreck on the seabed. The stern, equipped with machine guns, adds to the dramatic underwater scenery. Divers should be mindful of the scattered ammunition that remains on site, adding both intrigue and caution to this unforgettable dive.
Abu Nuhas
Situated in the Gubal Strait, Abu Nuhas is famously known as the Red Sea’s ship graveyard. This underwater site features four distinct wrecks—the Giannis D, Carnatic, Chrisoula K, and Kimon M—each lying at moderate depths. Over time, these wrecks have become vibrant artificial reefs teeming with marine life such as fish, shrimp, octopus, and moray eels. Each wreck offers a unique structure and story, ensuring varied and compelling dives for wreck enthusiasts.
Strait of Tiran
The reefs of the Strait of Tiran—Jackson, Woodhouse, Thomas, and Gordon—present a rich diversity of underwater environments. Jackson Reef bustles with marine life, including turtles, anthias, and fusiliers, and is adorned with spectacular soft corals. Lucky divers may spot hammerhead sharks patrolling the outer edges of Jackson or Gordon Reef. Woodhouse and Gordon feature impressive drop-offs, while Thomas Reef is home to the famed Thomas Canyon and lush gorgonian fans, offering an unforgettable drift diving experience.
Ras Mohamed (Shark & Yolanda Reefs)
Located at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, Ras Mohamed National Park is a world-class diving destination. Shark Reef boasts a dramatic, seemingly bottomless wall richly covered in soft corals and attracts dense schools of fish during the summer months. Snappers, jacks, and batfish often swirl in the deep blue, occasionally accompanied by grey reef sharks and barracudas. Nearby Yolanda Reef is named after a sunken cargo ship, whose cargo—ranging from bathtubs and toilets to parts of a car—remains scattered among the coral, creating a surreal underwater landscape amid a vibrant marine backdrop.