One of the world's greatest wreck dives - a WWII cargo ship still loaded with trucks and motorcycles. A full-day trip for certified divers; boat, guide, tanks and transfers included.
The SS Thistlegorm is one of the world's greatest wreck dives — a WWII British cargo ship sunk in 1941, still loaded with motorbikes, trucks, rifles and railway cars. This is a long full-day (sometimes early-start) trip from Hurghada for experienced certified divers. We usually dive it twice: an orientation dive around the hull and a second dive exploring the cargo holds, with a thorough briefing, lunch and drinks on board between dives.
The Thistlegorm can have current and sits around 30 m, so Advanced certification, good air consumption and recent experience are important. Nitrox is strongly recommended and a torch helps inside the holds.
The Thistlegorm rewards divers who come prepared: a torch to light the holds, good air consumption for two dives, and Nitrox for longer, safer bottom times. Because the site is further offshore, we watch the forecast carefully and pick the calmest day of your stay.
It's a WWII wreck frozen in time — motorbikes, trucks, ammunition and even a locomotive are still in and around the ship.
Yes. Because of the depth, possible current and size of the wreck it's an Advanced-level dive; recent diving experience is recommended.
It's a long day — sometimes with an early start — because the site is further out. You'll be rewarded with two dives on the wreck.
