North Safari, Ras Mohamed, Dahab

Starting and ending in Hurghada. On this safari, we visit reefs and well-known wrecks north of Hurghada. Ras Mohamed can be included in the routing. The distance covered by this trip is around 200 km.

What you expect to see?

Abu Nuhas with the wrecks of Giannis D., Carnatic, Chrisoula K. and Kimon M.
Gubal Island with the wreck Ulysses and The Barge
Wreck of the Rosalie Moller
Wreck of the Thistlegorm
Beacon Reef with the wreck of the Dunraven
Bluff Point
Siyul
Umm Gamar

Carnatic — Carnatic diving site is a popular wreck dive in the Red Sea, near Shadwan Island in Egypt. The Carnatic was a British cargo ship that sank in 1869 after hitting the Abu Nuhas Reef. The ship was carrying wine, mail, and gold, some of which are still inside the wreck. The wreck lies at a depth of 20 to 28 meters and is accessible to intermediate divers. The Carnatic is covered with soft corals and sponges, and hosts a variety of marine life, such as batfish, glassfish, lionfish, moray eels, and turtles. The wreck is divided into two parts: the bow and the stern. The bow is still intact and offers a spectacular view of the coral-encrusted hull and the wine bottles inside. The stern is more damaged and collapsed, but still worth exploring. The Carnatic is one of the oldest and most beautiful wrecks in the Red Sea, and a must-see for any wreck lover. The best time to visit the Carnatic is from March to November, when the visibility is good and the weather is calm.

Giannis D — The Giannis D is a popular wreck diving site in the Red Sea, located near the reef of Abu Nuhas. The ship was a cargo vessel that ran aground on the reef in 1983 and broke into two sections. The bow and the stern are still intact, while the middle part is a jumble of steel and wood. The wreck lies on its port side, with the depth ranging from 10 to 28 meters. Divers can explore the bridge, the engine room, and the accommodation areas of the ship, but they should be careful of the disorienting angle and the possible currents. The Giannis D is home to a variety of marine life, such as moray eels, lionfish, scorpionfish, batfish, and barracuda. The wreck is also very photogenic, especially the stern section with its A-frame and funnel. The Giannis D can be reached by day boats from El Gouna or Hurghada, or by liveaboards touring the northern Red Sea. The dive site is suitable for advanced divers who have experience in wreck diving.

Gubal Island — At the gate of the Straits of Gubal is ‘Bluff Point’, which gets its name from the turbulence created by strong currents that beat the eastern wall of the island. The wreck of the ‘Ulysses’ lies on the reef 300m north of the lighthouse, starting at 5m and sloping to 25m. ‘The Barge’ wreck, south of the lighthouse, provides divers with a fun and unusual night dive. The wrecks skeleton creates protection for all types of night creatures.

Schedule

This itinerary

Included

Local fees
Half twin cabin (standard)
Full board, incl. tea, coffee, water, bottled soft drinks
3 - 4 dives per day, last day 2 dives
Dive guide, 12l tank, weight
Transfer: arrival/departure HRG - safari start/end HRG
WLAN for free (within range of the signal)
Nitrox & ENOS for free

Excluded

Visa incl. meet & assist service (currently) € 30
Transfer: arrival/departure HRG - safari start/end PG € 25
Transfer: arrival/departure RMF - safari start/end PG € 10
Alcoholic drinks (beer, wine), Soda, Tonic
Rental equipment
15 l tank / stage € 36/per week
Tip for the crew

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