SS Thistlegorm — a full day from Hurghada
Our SS Thistlegorm day trip leaves Hurghada before dawn for the British supply ship sunk in 1941 with its wartime cargo of vehicles: a long day with two dives on the wreck at around 30 m, so Advanced Open Water or equivalent experience is recommended. Join a group date from €250 per person, or take a private boat for your group from €1,750.
from €250 per person, group date
Private boat for your group: from €1,750
No fixed schedule: join a date when a group of divers is going, or book the whole boat for your group. Tell us your dates and how many you are — we reply with what's available.
- Private boat for your group or join a group date
- Two guided wreck dives, lunch on board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada
- No payment until we confirm
- Price and extras confirmed in writing
“I Had such an amazing experience with 71 Guardians specially Ahmed ! Everyone is super professional, experienced, and friendly. From the check dive, I felt saf…”
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- Hotel pickup included
- DAN-insured centre, oxygen on every boat
About this activity
- Duration Full day
- Dives per day 2
- Hotel pickup included Your hotel in Hurghada or El Gouna
- Who can join Advanced Open Water or equivalent experience
What divers say
“I Had such an amazing experience with 71 Guardians specially Ahmed ! Everyone is super professional, experienced, and friendly. From the check dive, I felt safe and comfortable, and by end of the week it really felt like being part of a big, lovely family.”
“Fantastic diving experience! Great dive masters, clear instructions, and well-maintained gear. Couldn't have asked for a better dive. Highly recommended!”
“I’ve completed 40+ dives with 71% Guardians over 25 days, and every single one was outstanding. Some of them were unforgettable experience! The guide team was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. The equipment was in excellent condition, and the safety standards were exceptional throughout every dive.
One of the highlights was seeing gray reef sharks in the Red Sea—an experience I’ll never forget. I can wholeheartedly recommend this dive center to anyone looking for world-class diving in Hurghada!”
“An unforgettable week of diving in Hurghada!
From October 4th to 11th, I went diving in Egypt and it was an absolutely amazing experience. We spent every day on the boat and the underwater world around Hurghada was beautiful. But what took the whole holiday to a completely different level were the people. Everyone on the boat was absolutely wonderful, incredibly helpful, and assisted each of us with everything. From morning till evening, there was a great atmosphere on board – you felt completely safe and relaxed. A huge thank you to the entire crew for their professional and human touch, which made it a carefree and perfect week. I highly recommend it to everyone!”
“Had an amazing 4 days of diving with 71 Guardians! Ahmed was our guide, and honestly, his organization and dive profiles were excellent. Every dive was well planned, smooth, and enjoyable. We were lucky enough to see eagle rays, stingrays, a turtle, a Red Sea walkman, and so much more! It’s amazing how much you can experience in just four days when you have a guide who really knows what he’s doing. Thanks, Ahmed, for making every dive special! Definitely an experience I’d recommend.”
Easy booking
How do I book?
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Send your request
Pick a date in the form below or message us on WhatsApp. It takes a minute, and nothing is charged.
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We confirm with you
A real person on our team checks the boat and replies on WhatsApp or email with your date, pickup time and what to bring.
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We pick you up
Our driver collects you from your hotel on the day and brings you back in the afternoon.
- No payment until we confirm
- Price and extras confirmed in writing
How do I book the Thistlegorm day trip?
It's a long run north from Hurghada, so these wreck days don't run on a fixed weekly schedule. You can book one of two ways: join a date when other divers are going, from €250 per person, or take a private boat for your own group, from €1,750 for the boat.
Send us your preferred dates — a range is fine — and how many divers you are, and tell us which you prefer: private, joining a group, or whatever works best. We reply with what's available and confirm everything in writing before you pay.
How does the day run?
A long day at sea — the exact times depend on the boat, the weather and the sea.
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Before dawn
Hotel pickup
An early pickup from your hotel in Hurghada or El Gouna for the long run north.
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Morning
The crossing
A few hours by boat to the wreck near Sha'ab Ali — breakfast and briefing on the way.
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Dive 1
Around the hull
The outside of the wreck: the hull, the stern and the deck cargo.
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Surface interval
Lunch on board
Lunch and soft drinks while you off-gas.
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Dive 2
The holds
Motorbikes, trucks and wartime cargo in the holds — always within your training.
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Evening
Back to Hurghada
The long cruise home and drop-off at your hotel.
Times shift with the sea state. The captain can change or cancel the trip if conditions aren't safe.
What's included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Two guided wreck dives
- Tanks and weights
- Lunch and soft drinks on board
Extras & add-ons
- Equipment rental Ask us
- Nitrox for certified divers Ask us
- Dive torch rental Ask us
We confirm the price and any extras in writing before you pay.
What should I bring?
- Certification card (or e-card) and logbook
- A warm layer — the crossing starts before sunrise
- Seasickness remedy if you're prone to it
- Reef-safe sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses
Which dive sites does this trip visit?
The captain picks the final sites each day by weather, sea state and permits.
Plan it with us
Check dates for SS Thistlegorm day trip
Send us your details — a real person on our team confirms availability and replies on WhatsApp or email. Nothing is charged until you agree.
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