The Best of Both Worlds — Legendary Wrecks and Thriving Reefs!The North: Wrecks & Reefs itinerary blends iconic wrecks with vibrant reefs, offering an exceptional dive experience. The SS Thistlegorm, one of the world’s most famous wrecks, is home to a variety of marine life and wartime relics from its 1941 sinking. At Abu Nuhas Reef, the wrecks of the Giannis D and Carnatic rest where they collided with the reef, now surrounded by thriving coral gardens and rich marine life.In the Straits of Tiran, dive sites like Jackson Reef, Woodhouse Reef, and Thomas Reef feature dramatic drop-offs and clear, current-swept waters, with the Sinai Mountains often providing a breathtaking backdrop. Little Gubal Island offers a peaceful mix of reef and wreck diving, where healthy coral, turtles, and dolphins are often encountered — and it’s also a favourite for those with a sharp eye for macro life. In Ras Mohamed National Park, sites like Shark Reef and Yolanda Reef showcase striking coral formations and powerful schooling fish action.These are just some of the main highlights — the region is full of lesser-known sites that are equally unreal, revealing something special on every dive. With the perfect balance of wrecks, reefs, and wild Red Sea beauty, North: Wrecks & Reefs is a route that never gets old.
Arguably one of the most famous and best wrecks in the world, the SS Thistlegorm was sunk in World War II with a full load of trucks, ammunition and supplies. She's a living museum of the war and should be dived at least twice to get a real taste of the wreck and all her cargo, which is scattered around the site. When conditions permit, night dives are an amazing experience and an opportunity to explore a special piece of underwater history.
Offering diverse marine life and amazing scenery, Tiran offers four unique reef systems - Gordon, Woodhouse, Thomas and Jackson. Named after four British cartographers, they're lined up in a row and are renowned for the diversity of their coral. We sometimes spot sharks, turtles and other species while diving here.
Home to vibrant and healthy coral reefs and a family of friendly bottlenose dolphins, the Gubal Islands offer several dive sites and two exceptional wrecks. The Ulysses sits on her port side at maximum depth of 28m. A stunning artificial reef that's bursting with marine life, wreck penetration is straightforward and easy. The opportunity to explore the cargo scattered around the wreck gives a fascinating insight into the goods carried along the Suez in the late 19th Century. The Barge sits at 15m and we moor directly above her. She's one of the best night dives in the Red Sea and offers incredible opportunities for photography. There are thousands of fish on this wreck. Keep a look out for George and Georgina, two peaceful giant morays who've made the Barge their home.
One of the most beautiful and protected dive locations in the world, Ras Mohamed national park offers over a dozen exceptional dive sites. Full of vibrant marine life, it's not to be missed! With visibility up to 40m (dependent on weather conditions), you'll encounter an incredible variety of species including jacks, snappers and tuna and occasional sharks and rays. The iconic wreck of the Yolanda can also be found here with its payload of toilets scattered around her. Please note that night diving is prohibited within the national parks.
Four wrecks situated close together make this an excellent location for wreck divers and underwater photographers, with all being suitable for recreational divers. Giannis D, Carnatic, Chrisoula K and Kimon M are covered in soft and hard corals and there are often bottlenose dolphins in the area. The engine room and machine rooms are easily accessible on the Chrisoula K and Giannis D.
Day 1
Day 2 - 6
Day 7
Day 8
Arrival from airport to our yacht. Welcome briefing by our Cruise Director & cabin allocation
3 - 4 dives, including a night dive if permitted by the authorities
Max 2 dives on the last day & return to port
Trip debriefing, check out & airport transfer