North Reefs, Wrecks, Tiran
This journey gives you the chance to see famous Red Sea wrecks and immaculate reefs as well the Tiran diving area which is made up of four main reefs that form the top of an underwater bridge near the entrance to the Gulf of Aqaba. These reefs, which bear the names of four British cartographers (Jackson, Woodhouse, Thomas, and Gordon), are renowned throughout the world for their astounding coral diversity and for being a haven for numerous huge pelagic fish due to the strong south westerly currents.
ScheduleWhat you expect to see?
- A perfect combination of wreck and reef diving
- The most impressive wrecks in the Northern Red Sea
- Huge variety of marine species
- Tiran with its stunning colorful reefs
- Gubal Island with Ulysses and Barge wrecks
- Thistlegorm
- Abu Nuhas, also known as "Ships Graveyard"
- Ras Mohamed National Park
SS Thistlegorm
The Thistlegorm, on the west coast of the Sinai Peninsula and 40 km from Sharm El Sheikh, is the best known and most popular wreck dive in the Red Sea. The 125m long British army freighter sank after just 18 months of her launch in April 1940. Her last voyage commenced on the 2nd of June 1941 as she sailed to Alexandria and was loaded with wartime supplies during World War II. A long list of inventory includes tanks, aircraft, armored vehicles, Jeeps and Bedford trucks.In spite of being privately owned and operated, the HMS Thistlegorm was nevertheless fitted with a 4" anti-aircraft gun and a heavy caliber machine gun when she was drafted for war dutyBut it was never to be. In the early hours of 6th October 1941 the Thistlegorm was split in 2 and sank almost instantly after being hit by 2 bombs from a German long range bomber. The hit only blew a hole in the port side of Hold no. 5 but then cargo tank ammunition ignited, causing the bulk of the damage.
Ras Mohammed
Diving in Ras Mohamed offers a range of experiences for both beginner and advanced divers. The reefs here are some of the most pristine in the world, with vibrant coral gardens, drop-offs, and wall dives. The coral reefs are home to an incredible variety of marine life, including hundreds of species of fish, sea turtles, moray eels, octopus, and even reef sharks.<br/><br/>One of the most famous diving sites in Ras Mohamed is Shark and Yolanda Reef, where divers can encounter schools of hammerhead sharks, white tip reef sharks, and barracudas. This site is also home to the remains of the Yolanda, a cargo ship that sank in 1980 and left behind a treasure trove of cargo, including toilets, bathtubs, and even BMW cars!
Gubal Island
The 'Bluff Point' near the gateway to the Straits of Gubal gets its name from the turbulence created by the strong currents that beat along the island's eastern wall. On the reef 300 meters north of the lighthouse, the wreck of the "Ulysses" is located. Its depth ranges from 5 to 25 meters. Divers can find "The Barge" wreck south of the lighthouse, which offers divers a unique and enjoyable night dive. All varieties of nighttime creatures are protected by the wreck's skeleton.
The Dunraven
Since its rediscovery the wreck has become a popular dive site because of its shallow depth. The wreck has largely broken up as it lies upside down upon the reef, but there are three large holes in the hull which allow divers to penetrate the wreck and examine the two large boilers and a host of fallen metal work. In part owing to the shallow depth, an abundance of reef fish can be found: Glassfish, Groupers, Jackfish, Scorpionfish and Crocodilefish can all be seen around the ruptures in the hull.
The Giannis D
The ship is lying on the bottom in roughly three separate sections parallel to the reef, with the crumpled bow lying at 10 meters, the cargo area amidships being a jumble of steel and remains of the cargo, and the aft section with an intact A-frame located forward of the superstructure. The wreck is populated with numerous varieties of aquatic life with glassfish, scorpionfish, wrasse, the occassional napoleon, crocodile fish, and blue-spotted stingrays along the bottom. This is really a fun wreck dive for divers of all certification levels.
Check in from 4 pm
Welcome and Safety Briefing
Dinner
Spending first night on board in New Marina
1st dive - Poseidon Reef
2nd dive - Abu Nuhas (Giannis D. wreck)
3rd dive - Shaab Mahmoud (night dive)
1st dive - Dunraven wreck
2nd dive - Ras Mohamed
3rd dive - Ras Mohamed
4rd dive - Gordon Reef (night dive)
1st dive - Jackson Reef
2nd dive - Thomas Reef
3rd dive - Thistlegorm wreck
4rd dive - Thistlegorm (night dive)
1st dive - Thistlegorm wreck
2nd dive - Kingston wreck
3rd dive - Gubal Island
1st dive - Ulysses wreck
2nd dive - Abu Nuhas (Carnatic wreck)
3rd dive - Abu Nuhas ( Chrisoula K. wreck)
4rd dive - Dolphin House (night dive)
1st dive - Dolphin House
2nd dive - El Mina Wreck
Return to port and spending the last night onboard
Breakfast
Check-out latest at 10 am
This is a sample of the type of itinerary for this area of the Red Sea, and the planned dive sites and the proposed route cannot be guaranteed. The weather can affect all the dive sites and the itinerary, final route, and the decision to dive are at the absolute discretion of the captain and the dive guides.