Thistlegorm Wreck (2 wreck dives)

Discover one of the most famous wreck dives in the world: the SS Thistlegorm, a British World War II cargo ship that sank in 1941. This is a must-do dive for any advanced diver visiting the Red Sea.

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🗺 Trip Overview:
• Departure: Early morning (around 4:00 AM) by boat from Sharm El Sheikh
• Sailing time: Around 3–4 hours to reach the site in the Strait of Gubal
• Dives: Usually 2 deep dives on the wreck
• Return: Late afternoon

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🔍 What You’ll See:
• The massive structure of the ship split into two parts
• Inside the cargo holds: motorcycles, rifles, train parts, trucks, boots, and more wartime supplies
• Lionfish, batfish, barracudas, and sometimes even giant trevallies patrolling the wreck
• The ship lies at about 30 meters, making it ideal for Advanced Open Water divers with wreck diving experience

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📸 Why It’s Special:
• It’s a historical time capsule from WWII, frozen in time
• Voted one of the top 10 wreck dives in the world
• Offers both penetration dives inside the wreck and incredible external views
• Perfect for underwater photography lovers