Explore the colorful coral reef underwater in Marsa Alam, Egypt's Red Sea.
Egypt · Marsa Alam coast

Abu Ghusun

Also known as: Hamadi Wreck

Best time to dive

Season varies - confirm locally

What you might see

  • DolphinPossible
  • Grey reef sharkPossible
  • Moray eelPossible
  • Sea turtlePossible

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Not typically marketed as a snorkel site; primarily a guided dive/wreck excursion

Safety notes

Wreck interior/overhead sections require caution (silt-out, entanglement risk); remote location with long transfer times; national park regulations

Permits & fees

Wadi El Gemal National Park entrance fee/permit applies, as the site lies within the park boundary

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Marsa Alam

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.

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