The world's greatest wreck dive.
The dive
A 1941 British merchant ship sunk with its full WWII cargo intact — motorcycles, trucks, rifles and rail cars frozen in the hold. Two dives rarely feel like enough.
When to go
Spring and autumn offer warm water and calmer surface conditions. Summer is hot and busy; winter dives are cooler but quieter on the wreck.
Readiness
Advanced-level site — suits Advanced Open Water divers and up. Typical requirements:
Not sure you're ready? Read our readiness guide or check yourself in the planner.
Logistics
| Getting there | International flight + liveaboard or fast day boat. Fly to Hurghada (HRG) or Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH). Reach the wreck by Red Sea liveaboard or a fast day boat from the Sinai coast. |
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| Where to stay | Liveaboard or coastal resort. Northern Red Sea liveaboard for the wreck circuit, or a Sharm / Hurghada base for day-boat trips. |
| Operator to look for | Reviewed operators running the Strait of Gubal wreck circuit with mooring and current briefings. |
Sources
Links checked 29 September 2026. They cover the site's location, protection status and background. Costs, difficulty and season windows are ScubaRogue's editorial estimates, so confirm them with your operator before you book. How we research
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