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Eight Awesome Wreck Dives in the Red Sea

Eight Awesome Wreck Dives in the Red Sea, Egypt

The Red Sea gets its name from the algae blooms that can turn the blue waters red, and it is a direct translation from its Ancient Greek name: Erythra Thalassa. The sea is nestled between two continents: Asia and Africa, and it connects to the Mediterranean Sea. It is famous for its warm, salty waters and is known for its abundant sea life that lives amongst the coral reefs. It is also a sea that has been highly traveled for centuries, making it a great spot to explore some of the most unique wrecks. Here are just a few of the many amazing wrecks the Red Sea has to explore.


SS Dunraven, Sinai Pennsula


                                                     

Having spent over a century in the water, SS Dunraven is known for being a great dive for wreck and reef lovers alike. Not only is it covered in decades worth of coral growth, but a reef wall is located nearby. The ship sank after colliding with a large rock, and it now lays flipped over on the seafloor. There are many large entrances to the ship, making it easy for newer divers to explore. Marine life often consists of goat fishes, barracudas, and even turtles! There is also plenty of macro life that is great for photographers such as nudibranchs or even the ghost pipefish. The wreck is located just off the tip of the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt, and guests often reach the ship from Hurghada or Sharm el Sheikh. Photos courtesy of cassiopeiasafari.com.



 Giannis D, El Gouna


                                          

Giannis D is unique in that it is perhaps one of the most accessible wreck dives. The wreck is located less than five meters deep, so visitors who are only able to dive in open water can experience the wreck. The wreck lies at a 45-degree angle, making it a more challenging dive for those looking to enter the ship. More experienced divers can explore the interior of the ship, even the complex engine room with many twists and turns. Arriving at this exciting wreck is easy for visitors, as it is just a boat ride away from El Gouna or Hurghada. Photo courtesy of cassiopeiasafari.com.


Rosalie Moller


                                         


Having sunk just a mere 48 hours after the famous SS Thisleform, Rosalie Moller has spent decades growing thick coral all over its exterior. It is also home to countless artifacts from World War II, so it is a great site for those looking to catch a glimpse of history. Diving the Rosalie Moller is most popular amongst technical divers as the ship lies about 55 meters deep. The wreck is vibrant with pelagic life such as reef sharks and tuna. Due to its deep, isolated location, guests are only able to access the wreck through a liveaboard or private charter. 



Kingston, Strait of Gubal, North Red Sea


                                     

The Kingston ship sunk after colliding with Shag Rock Reef — located just off the shore of North Stradbroke Island. No lives were lost in the wreck, and the ship sits around 10 to 20 meters deep. The wreck occurred in 1881 and has since grown into a stunning living reef teeming with marine life. Most notably are the sea turtles, pelagic fish, and schools of anthias. The wreck is sitting almost perfectly straight, making it a great opportunity for beginning divers to explore a wreck with ease.  Most visitors experience this wreck from liveaboards, but it can also be done on the second tank of a day trip.  Photo courtesy of oceanstopines.com.


SS Carnatic, Abu Nuhas Reef, Egypt


                                          

Abu Nuhas reef is home to the famous Ship Graveyard, consisting of seven different ship shipwrecks in 1869. Perhaps one of the most notable wrecks is the SS Carnatic. The ship is located on the northern side of the reef and broke in half as it sunk. The ship has become entirely encrusted with hard and soft corals and is most known for its stories of buried treasure. Legend has it that the ship was carrying gold and copper that would eventually sink with it, and anyone who disturbs this lost treasure leaves the wreck cursed. Photo: Shutterstock



Salem Express, Hyndman Reef, Egypt 


                                    

One of the most recent, and most emotional, wrecks of the Red Sea is the Salem Express. The ship sunk in 1991 after colliding with Hyndman Reef. This caused the ship to take on great amounts of water, and it quickly sunk after a few minutes. Although the exact number of lives lost is disputed, it is possible that 1,600 people could have died on board the Salem Express. Nearly 700 of these people are believed to have been pilgrims who had just visited Mecca. There is not much marine life or corals growing on the ship, but divers often see items such as passenger’s suitcases in the surrounding areas of the wreck. The inside of the ship is sealed out of respect for every life that was lost on board. Photo: Shutterstock


Aida, Big Brother Island, Egypt


                                           

An iconic liveaboard destination are the Brothers Islands of Egypt. Aida is a wreck lodged in the reef just off of Big Brother Island at 25 to 60 meters deep. Those who visit this wreck range anywhere from casual divers hoping to see the beautiful coral to technical divers wanting to investigate the depths of the wreck. Divers often see large schools of fish and even the occasional pelagic such as the oceanic whitetip. This wreck is usually explored as a drift dive due to the strong currents, but for guests who want more time at the wreck, they can arrange a private charter for a more personalized experience. Photo: Shutterstock


SS Thistlegorm, Ras Muhammad, Egypt


                                         

Any list of the best wrecks in the Red Sea would be incomplete without mentioning the SS Thistlegorm. As one of the most famous ships to live in the Red Sea, the ship has sat for 80 years and is now teeming with marine life such as common reef fish, batfish, and barracudas. The ship once served the British Navy before it sank as the result of German bombs. Divers are able to find remnants of the past such as sunken ammo, motorcycles, rifles, Jeeps, and more. The wreck is easily accessed by boat and is typically a day-long dive due to the large size of the ship. The waters have a visibility of 25-30 meters and are ideal for advanced divers who are able to navigate the strong currents. Photo: Shutterstock

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WWDS Master Fleet Liveaboard Specials - Big Discounts

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Cassiopeia Liveaboard - Sudan Red Sea

Cassiopeia Liveaboard - Sudan Red Sea

Spring Sale 20% OFF

 

Get to the Sudan Red Sea and save with this special Spring Sale - Save 20%. Experience some world class diving in the fabulous Red Sea. We have two dates offering this special Spring discount.

  • May 2-9, 2016  Far North Sudan - 7 Nights 
  • May 16-27, 2016  Ultimate Sudan - 11 Nights
Contact us for rates and availability for these two charters.
 

Andromeda Liveaboard Sudan Red Sea 20% OFF

Andromeda Liveaboard 20% OFF

Sudan Red Sea - Port Sudan

February 29 to March 7, 2016  and March 7-14, 2016

The M/Y Andromeda live aboard is starting the season in the Sudan Red Sea with two 20% discount offers. Book a trip on this ship and save big...! Charter dates are February 20 and March 7 and March 7-14, 2016. Discounted rate is $820 Euros per person plus fees. Fuel surcharge $30 Euro, Sudan taxes $177 Euro, Sudan Visa $115 USD.

Andromeda, the 5-star diving safari liveaboard, was built based on a unique design, meeting divers’ and guests’ every need. Spacious, tastefully decorated cabins with en-suite bathrooms, a roomy diningroom, salon and sun deck make the 1-week diving safari comfortable for everyone. The heart of the boat is the shisha room, reminiscent of the East where stories can be told every night in the shadow of the lingering delicious waterpipe smoke. A well-travelled, cohesive crew, speaking various languages, awaits all the guests who wish to dive and relax. See you onboard!

Don Questo Liveaboard Sudan Red Sea

Don Questo Liveaboard Sudan

She's not the most beautiful ship, but she's reliable and stable in rough seas…!

The Don Questo was built in Selby (England) in 1964 as a trawling vessel. In 1984 she was transformed into an oceanographic research vessel under the Italian flag. In 1991 she had a complete overhaul but it was in 1998 that the Don Questo was fitted out to become a diving liveaboard ship. The Don Questo is the only ship running in Sudan that has a one-person recompression chamber on board. The Don Questo is running 4 different itineraries, the Northern Route, Central Route, Southern Route, and the Deep South.

Charter rates (Yes, we discount)

  • Central Cruise (1 week): 1.050 €
  • Two-week Cruise: 2.050 €
  • Deep South Cruise (2 weeks): 2.250 €
  • Mini Deep South Cruise (1 week): 1.200 €
  • Single cabin: 500 € pp per week
  • Sudanese Visa: 65 €
  • Sudanese Taxes: 185 € (1 week) – 250 € (2 weeks)
INCLUSIONS
  • Accommodation in double cabins, full board
  • Water, coffee and tea
  • Transfers and attendance in Port Sudan
  • Unlimited dives (depending upon conditions)

 

 

 

 

Cassiopeia Liveaboard Red Sea - Review

Our divers Gulseren K and Howard C just spent a week, August 1-8, 2015,  on the Cassiopeia in the Egyptian Red Sea. Contact us and we can get you a deal on this ship or the sister ship, the Andromeda. Here's a review from Gulseren….

 

Gulseren K -- Turkey

"Hello Dear Greg
 
I had written you a thank you note but I had forgotten to send it to you :(
 
I was very happy. It has been my second time on the same route and I really enjoyed this a lot more. Boat was very big spacey,  crew was very sweet, diving instructors were very attentive and  experienced and nice. Only critisism I would say was boat could be a little more cleaner. But this boat was much cleaner than the Emperor superior I had used before So I think Cassopeia was the cleanest you can expect in Egypt
 
Thank you very much for everything.. We were very happy with our travel agent too :))
 
Now let us look to next travel. Will you please send me the exact hours of Carpe Vita 30.december.2015 - 10.JAn.2016  tour please. I must know precise hours to get my flight tickets .."
 

Cassiopeia Liveaboard Sudan Red Sea

Cassiopeia Liveaboard Sudan Red Sea Trip May 2015

"Greg,

Thanks - we had a fantastic trip!  I would definitely return to Sudan and think its worth the effort compared to Egypt for quieter dive sites and more pristine coral.  We saw plenty of sharks although were a little unlucky with the hammerheads, we saw them a couple of times but in general they didn't want to come up and play.  We also had some bad weather than meant changes to the itinerary, although in the end this meant we had a great dive on a wreck up towards Port Sudan (I forget the name).   I will complete your survey as requested to give more specific feedback, although I did not have an underwater camera so Sandra is your better bet for photos."
 
"The travel with Fly Dubai and the meeting and greet from the company made it all very easy, no hassles with Sudan, security or visa etc at all (in fact rather enjoyed the night we had there at the end drinking Arabic coffee on the side of the port)."

Nicola C (UK) and Sandra L (Canada)


South Moon Liveaboard Relaunch Celebration - Save $800

South Moon Liveaboard Relaunch Celebration Summer Sale!

Forget the Egyptian politics on land, the Red Sea underwater world is alive and well….! Our dive buddy Ahmed Nassrat is offering us a fin-tastic deal for the relaunch of the South Moon liveaboard. For a limited time a 9 day package is $2900 per person AND includes international airfare. Trip Highlights: - 7 Day Liveaboard: 25 dives in the best dive sites in the Red Sea - All international and domestic flights are included.  For a limited time only SAVE $800 on the following trips this summer with direct flights from Toronto to Egypt (full trip only $2,100). Other departure cities available. You can also add a Pyramids tour while connecting through Cairo for ONLY $150. Contact us for air pricing from your departure city.

  • May 16 - May 24 2014: 6 Spots Available 
  • May 23 - May 31 2014: 16 Spots Available 
  • May 30 - June 7 2014: 16 Spots Available 
  • June 6 - June 14 2014: 16 Spots Available 
  • June 13 - June 21 2014: 16 Spots Available 
  • June 20 - June 28 2014: 16 Spots Available 
  • June 27 - July 5 2014: 16 Spots Available 
  • July 4 - July 12 2014: 16 Spots Available 

M/Y Dolce Vita Liveaboard - Red Sea

M/Y Dolce Vita - BluSudan Dive Team - Red Sea, Sudan 

 

The Red Sea is known as one of the world's premier scuba diving destinations. Abundant fish species and soft corals abound around the many fantastic dive sites of the Red Sea, and with few coastal developments on the shores, the dives sites are considered pristine by all divers. The M/Y Dolce Vita is a new ship with an experienced crew who know the routes in the Red Sea. A typical north-south route will include Angarosh Reef, Merlo Reef and Abington Reef to the north. Heading south the sites Qita'el Banna, Sha'ab Rumi, Sha'ab Suedi, Sanganeb, and the famous Umbria Wreck will be visited. Charter dates are now available in early-2014 with standard cabins at $890 Euro / $1210 USD, suites at $920 Euro / $1250 USD per person. Contact us for details and availability for charters in 2014. Photos courtesy of Mariacristina Pulliero, Manager, BluSudan Dive Team, Dolce Vita.

   

 

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