Wreck Diving in Hurghada
The northern Red Sea holds some of the best wrecks in the world, and Hurghada sits right in the middle of them. From the easy El Mina minesweeper 20 minutes outside the harbor to the four-ship graveyard at Abu Nuhas and the legendary SS Thistlegorm, our wreck guides know these ships hull to mast and brief every dive with the history behind it.
Wreck diving day
€90 per trip
Full day, 2 dives
- 2 guided wreck dives
- Experienced wreck guide
- Tanks and weights
- Lunch and drinks on board
- Wreck briefing and history
SS Thistlegorm Day Trip
The most famous wreck in the Red Sea - a WWII cargo ship packed with history. For experienced divers. Trucks, motorbikes and locomotives still sit in the cargo holds where they were loaded in 1941. It is a very early start and a long day, and every experienced diver we have taken there says the same thing afterwards: worth it.
- 2 guided dives on the Thistlegorm
- Experienced wreck guide
- All park and permit fees
- Breakfast and lunch on board
€150 per personVery early full day, 2 dives
Wreck and special trips
| Trip | Price |
|---|---|
| Local wreck day (El Mina + reef) | €70 per person |
| Abu Nuhas wreck day2 wreck dives, long day | €90 per person |
| SS Thistlegorm day tripVery early start, 2 dives, experienced divers | €150 per person |
What certification do you need?
Wrecks reward experience. Here is the honest picture of who can dive what - and if you are not there yet, we can get you there.
El Mina
Sitting at 25-30 m just 20 minutes from the harbor, El Mina is the classic first wreck. Open Water divers with some logged dives can enjoy the upper sections; a guide stays close.
Abu Nuhas & Thistlegorm
Depths to 28-32 m and open-sea conditions mean these trips need Advanced Open Water, or a deep adventure dive, plus recent diving experience. Certification cards are checked.
Going further
Want to learn lines, lights and safe wreck technique on real ships? The PADI Wreck Diver course runs over 2 days with 4 wreck dives at Abu Nuhas territory.
Final dive sites depend on weather, sea conditions, certification level and the daily operation plan.
Red Sea wrecks we dive
Abu Nuhas
Wreck · Advanced · 5-28 m
The 'ships' graveyard' - four classic wrecks on one reef, including the Giannis D and Carnatic.
SS Thistlegorm
Wreck · Advanced · 16-32 m
A WWII cargo ship with trucks, motorbikes and locomotives still on board - a world top-10 wreck.
El Mina Wreck
Wreck · All levels · 25-30 m
An Egyptian minesweeper right outside the harbor - an easy first wreck experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a certification for wreck diving?
Which wrecks can I dive near Hurghada?
Will we go inside the wrecks?
Ready to dive into Red Sea history?
Tell us your certification level and logged dives, and we will match you with the right wreck.
We work with licensed dive centers and legal marine activity providers. Final dive sites depend on weather, sea conditions, certification level, and the daily operation plan. Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed. Safety and guest comfort always come first. Medical forms may be required for courses and diving. Certification cards may be requested for certified divers.