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Red Sea Wreck Diving
 Many of the Red Sea's most famous wreck diving sites are located within easy sailing distance of Sharm el Sheikh. We schedule boat trips several times per week to the world-reknown World War II shipwreck SS Thistlegorm, which may be reached in approximately 3 hours. The steamship SS Dunraven is another popular wreck both for its history and marine life. Weather permitting, it is also possible to dive on several lesser known wrecks around the Straits of Tiran and Ras Mohamed National Park.Thistlegorm
 The
world famous wreck SS Thistlegorm was sunk in
1941 in the area of Sha'ab Ali in the Gulf of
Suez. She was packed to the gunwales with a cargo
of supplies destined for the British Fifth Army
based in Alexandria. Armoured Bren-Gun Carriers,
BSA Motorcycles, jeeps, trucks, rolling stock,
aeroplane parts, stacks of rifles, radio equipment,
munitions, and a plentiful supply of Wellington
boots can all be seen during your dive. The Thistlegorm
is heaven for wreck enthusiasts, but is also one
of the most underrated fish dives in the area,
attracting schooling barracuda and providing a
hunting ground for giant tuna and snapper. Our
excursions require an early start. After breakfast
on board, you will make two dives on the wreck
before making a dive in Ras Mohammed National
Park on your way home. The supplementary charge
for this excursion includes your meals, drinks
and the extra dive.Dunraven
 Another
popular wreck is the Dunraven, a Victorian steam-
and sail-ship that was carrying spices, gold and
timber from India.
She hit the reef after an allegedly
drunken dispute involving the Captain, his wife,
and the First mate, and sunk soon after near in
the Gulf of Suez.
Although she was stripped of
her cargo by a team of archaeologists in the early
eighties, the Dunraven still makes an interesting
dive, and is home to schools of glassfish, and
some of the biggest Napoleon Wrasse you will ever
see.
Other
Wrecks
Liveaboards
are able to access wrecks which the daily boats
cannot reach. Check our section on diving safaris
for information on some alternative wreck dives
and for pure wreck safaris.
How to Book
We normally schedule wreck diving excursions at least once per week. However, as they depend on good weather and require a minimum of 6 people, we cannot guarantee your excursion on a specific day. We recommend you sign up at the dive centre on your first day, or ask your dive guide, so we can inform you of the next available trip. Alternatively, click here to contact us for more information.
Supplements for Wreck Diving
| SS Thistlegorm (incl. 3rd dive, breakfast, lunch, unlimited soft drinks, Ras Mohamed National Park fee) |
€85.00 |
| Dunraven |
€30.00 |
Please note: All prices include sales tax where applicable. Dives are made with a dive guide. Tanks and weights are included.
These rates are added to the Daily Diving charge.
For Extras see Daily Diving |
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VISA and Master Card accepted at no surcharge.