Egypt · Big Brother Island

Aida Wreck

Also known as: Aida II Wreck

Best time to dive

May to November; December to April

What you might see

  • BarracudaLikely
  • Hammerhead sharkPossible
  • Moray eelLikely
  • Thresher sharkPossible

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 permitted - snorkeling and swimming are banned in the Brothers Islands marine park

Safety notes

Strong currents, significant depth, wreck penetration/overhead risk, remote location far from medical facilities; respect shark encounters - no baiting/touching

Permits & fees

Brothers Islands National Park regulations: minimum 50 logged dives, no night dives, no overnight anchoring for day boats; Red Sea reef tax/marine-park fee is bundled into liveaboard pricing (exact per-diver amount not publicly published - VERIFY)

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Deep South (ex-Hurghada/Port Ghalib)

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