SS Thistlegorm (Sha'ab Ali)
British cargo ship sunk in 1941, between 16 and 32 m: one of the most famous wrecks in the world.
Marine life & flora: Trevallies, barracudas, scorpionfish, moray eels.
Destination guide
Egypt: Red Sea
Legendary wrecks and Red Sea reefs
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Egypt: Red Sea — Legendary wrecks and Red Sea reefs. This destination suits advanced-level divers and is aimed mainly at those looking for photography and macro.
Dive centres are open from March to May and from September to November. During this period the water is between 22 and 28 °C; over the year it ranges from 21 to 29 °C.
Must-dive sites include: SS Thistlegorm (Sha'ab Ali), Ras Mohammed (Shark & Yolanda Reef), Elphinstone Reef (Marsa Alam).
At a glance
- Recommended level
- advanced
- Focus
- Photo
- Water
- 21–29 °C
- Dive centres open
- March – May ; September – November
- Indicative budget
- 1 790€
Indicative trip budget, paid directly to providers (flight, hotel, dive centre)
Dive sites
Ras Mohammed (Shark & Yolanda Reef)
National park at the tip of the Sinai, spectacular drop-offs and drift currents.
Marine life & flora: Schools of barracudas and trevallies, Napoleon wrasse, turtles, grey reef sharks.
Elphinstone Reef (Marsa Alam)
Isolated reef with strong current, renowned for big pelagics (advanced diving).
Marine life & flora: Oceanic whitetip sharks in season, grey reef sharks, dolphins.
Abu Dabbab (Marsa Alam)
Sheltered bay with shallow seagrass beds, suitable for all levels.
Marine life & flora: Green turtles, stingrays, occasionally dugongs.
Water temperature month by month
| Month | Temperature |
|---|---|
| January | 22 °C |
| February | 21 °C |
| March | 22 °C |
| April | 23 °C |
| May | 25 °C |
| June | 27 °C |
| July | 28 °C |
| August | 29 °C |
| September | 28 °C |
| October | 27 °C |
| November | 25 °C |
| December | 23 °C |
With Polipia you join a group of 8 divers matched by affinity. The matchmaking fee is only due once your group is confirmed.
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