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El Arish wreck — dive site guide

Also known as El Arish

El Arish wreck is a wreck in the Safaga and Soma Bay area. The deepest documented point is around 40 m. Regularly reported life includes crested velvetfish and nudibranchs. Its exact position has not been independently confirmed yet. We dive it as a day trip with a road transfer from Hurghada.

Illustrative Red Sea diving photo — not taken at El Arish wreck
Illustrative photo — not taken at this site.
Site type Wreck
Max documented depth 40 m
Typical depth about 20 m
Current Mild
Visibility 10–30 m
Access Day boat
Boat time Good boat time (< 30min)

How deep does it go?

Documented maximum depths vary between sources: 34 m, 40 m.

What's the underwater landscape like?

Sources describe passenger/car ferry, 105 m and lies on port side.

What marine life can you see?

Regularly seen: Crested velvetfish and nudibranchs.

Who can dive it?

Recommended minimum: CMAS ** / AOW (per wannadive)

Safety: Wannadive danger tags.

How is it dived?

Getting there: Good boat time (< 30min).

Dive it with us

Guided 2-dive day trip

Dived as a day trip with a road transfer from Hurghada — ask us for the price and pickup time.

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