Wreck Diving Trips and Sites in Hurghada
Colona Divers · Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt
Wreck Diving Sites in Hurghada & the Red Sea
Explore historic shipwrecks and remarkable underwater attractions with Colona Divers. Choose from Abu Nuhas, Salem Express, El Mina and Hurghada's Underwater Military Museum.
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Wreck Diving Trip Overview
Discover the maritime history of the Red Sea on guided wreck diving excursions from the Hurghada area. Select a destination to see its trip price and highlights. These are alternative trips, not four stops on one boat excursion.
Minimum certification: Advanced Open Water Diver (AOWD) or higher. Wreck dive profiles depend on certification, experience, recent diving, conditions and guide assessment. Wreck penetration is not included unless separately arranged with suitable training and permissions.
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Abu Nuhas Wrecks
€2,000 / private trip
The famous Abu Nuhas reef is known for its historic shipwrecks, including Giannis D, Carnatic and Chrisoula K. Divers can explore the exterior of coral-covered wrecks and discover the marine life that has made these structures its home. The exact wrecks visited depend on sea conditions and the planned route.
Private trip — fixed total price: €2,000 for up to 10 divers. The total price is €2,000 whether 1, 5 or 10 divers participate. With 10 divers, this works out to €200 per diver. Advance booking is required; departure is subject to weather and operational confirmation. The selected wreck and dive profile depend on diver qualifications.
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Salem Express Wreck
€150
The Salem Express passenger ferry sank near Safaga in 1991. Its imposing hull and recognizable features create a powerful and solemn diving experience. The site is treated with particular respect because of the lives lost in the tragedy. Dives are planned according to certification, experience and local operating conditions.
A memorial site: respectful diving only. No wreck penetration is offered or implied.
Special group departure: This trip is arranged when a minimum group of 10 participants has been collected. Booking requests do not guarantee departure until the group and conditions are confirmed.
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El Mina Wreck
€50
El Mina is an Egyptian naval minesweeper resting near Hurghada. The wreck features a recognizable hull, naval structures and marine life around its exterior. Depths are commonly described as approximately 18–32 metres, so suitability depends on certification, experience and the guide’s assessment.
Regular daily diving trip: Usually planned as two dives — one normal daily dive and a second dive at El Mina. A three-dive program including wreck diving may be arranged and confirmed in advance; any third-dive supplement must be confirmed. Only use verified photographs of El Mina, not generic wreck images.
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Underwater Military Museum
€50
Explore Hurghada’s unusual underwater military museum, where submerged military vehicles and equipment form artificial reef dive attractions. The site combines underwater history with opportunities to observe marine life around the structures. The specific installation visited depends on the daily dive plan.
This is an underwater artificial-reef attraction, not a shipwreck.
Regular daily diving trip: Normally planned as two dives — one at a regular Red Sea dive site and the second at the Underwater Military Museum. Three dives may be arranged if confirmed in advance; any additional dive charge is subject to confirmation.
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Prices & Booking
Select your preferred wreck or underwater military museum trip when sending your booking request.
El Mina and Underwater Military Museum: Regular daily trip with two planned dives (one normal dive and one wreck/museum dive), or a three-dive program if arranged in advance. Confirm any extra charge for a third dive. Abu Nuhas: Private trip at a fixed total price of €2,000 for 1–10 divers (equivalent to €200 each with 10 divers); no minimum group size is required. Salem Express: €150 per diver, special departure with a minimum of 10 participants. Equipment, transfers, meals and any supplements should be confirmed before booking.
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Requirements & Safety
- Advanced Open Water Diver (AOWD) certification or higher is required for wreck diving
- Suitable recent diving experience
- Certification and experience appropriate to the chosen wreck and planned depth
- Pre-dive briefing, buddy procedures and guide instructions
- Medical fitness to dive and appropriate surface interval / flying-after-diving planning
- Respect for historic wrecks, memorial sites and marine life
AOWD is the minimum certification for these trips, but it does not automatically qualify a diver for every depth, wreck penetration or dive condition. The dive centre confirms eligibility and the dive plan before departure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are these four wrecks visited on one trip?
No. Each destination is offered as a separate excursion option, subject to scheduling and availability.
Which diving certification is required?
Advanced Open Water Diver (AOWD) or higher is required. The dive guide will also consider your recent experience, the planned depth and sea conditions.
Can I visit El Mina or the Military Museum on a normal daily trip?
Yes, subject to the dive plan. Usually one dive is at a normal daily dive site and the second at the wreck or museum. Three dives can be arranged in advance, subject to confirmation and any applicable supplement.
How is the Abu Nuhas private trip priced?
The total price is €2,000 for a private trip with up to 10 divers. This fixed price applies even if fewer than 10 divers join. For a full group of 10, the equivalent cost is €200 per person.
When does the Salem Express trip operate?
Salem Express is a special group trip at €150 per diver, arranged once at least 10 participants have been collected. Departure depends on group confirmation, weather and operating conditions.
Can I enter the wrecks?
Wreck penetration is not included by default. It requires specialized training, suitable equipment, a separate plan and any applicable permissions.
Is Salem Express a memorial site?
Yes. The wreck is associated with the tragic loss of many lives and must be treated with respect.
Are diving equipment and transfers included?
Inclusions for these special trips have not yet been confirmed. Please check the equipment, transfer and boat arrangements when booking.
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