Million Hope

The Million Hope is the largest wreck in the Red Sea. On it’s way from Jordon to Taiwan with a cargo of phosphates and potash, the vessel ran aground along the Nabq coastline north of Tiran. Due to a combination of poor visibility, navigational issues and a fire in one of the holds. It’s cargo and fuel were safely removed before it sank to avoid damaging the surrounding coral reefs.

Sitting upright in 24m of water with its starboard side against the reef, at 25m wide, a 10m draught and 175m long with 5 massive cargo holds there is a lot of wreck to explore. Divers enter the water at the stern end as there is a stunning crane covered with soft corals, glass fish and lionfish. From there it it is a multilevel dive towards the bow exploring the huge empty holds and looking for different nudibranch species. The dive is finished on the deck of the ship where snappers, chubs and batfish have taken up residence.

The dive can only be done on a calm day as there is little shelter from swell and rough seas.

How to Book

This trip is weather dependent as it is located North of Tiran Island and open to swells driven by the wind. The guide can make an assessment of the sea conditions with the captain on the way out to Tiran. At the beginning of your dive holiday tell your guide you are interested in diving the wreck. When a trip to Tiran is scheduled, ask your guide if it will be possible to visit. We will do our utmost to head up to the wreck if our divers are interested in diving there.