Dive site guide · Safaga & Soma Bay · Wreck
Salem Express — dive site guide
Also known as MV Salem Express, Fred Scamaroni
Salem Express is a wreck in the Hyndman reefs, in the Safaga and Soma Bay area. The ferry sank in 1991 with heavy loss of life and is treated as a grave: divers are not allowed inside the wreck (CDWS) and stay outside out of respect. Published dive guides record a maximum of about 35 m. Its position is confirmed by independent sources.
Documented site depths are not a recommended dive depth. Your dive plan stays within your certification limit and takes account of conditions and experience. Read our safety information.
How deep does it go?
Documented maximum depths vary between sources: 30 m, 32 m, 33 m, 35 m.
What should you know before diving it?
The ferry sank in 1991 with heavy loss of life and is treated as a grave: divers are not allowed inside the wreck (CDWS) and stay outside out of respect.
What's the underwater landscape like?
Sources describe passenger/vehicle RoRo ferry, intact hull, lies on starboard side and ferry, 114 m.
Who can dive it?
Recommended minimum: CMAS ** / AOW
Safety: Moving bow visor.
How is it dived?
Bow visor (moves). Twin funnels; lifeboats on seabed.
How do we protect it?
No penetration (CDWS - Egypt's Chamber of Diving and Water Sports). Treated as a tomb; entries welded.
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How do you dive Salem Express with us?
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Day trip by road
A day trip by road from Hurghada
Dived as a day trip with a road transfer from Hurghada — ask us for the price and pickup time.
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