Salem Express
Also known as: Salem Express Wreck
Best time to dive
January to December; April to November
What you might see
- Moray eelLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Not practical - the hull lies too deep for snorkeling
Safety notes
FLAGGED - contested/sensitive site: official death toll near 470 with unofficial estimates far higher (some sources cite 1,000+), and human remains and passenger belongings are still present inside; many operators discourage or ban penetration diving out of respect for victims' families; standard wreck hazards apply (silt-out, sharp metal, entanglement, overhead risk)
Permits & fees
Lies within the Safaga marine diving area; no confirmed separate site fee identified - VERIFY
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Safaga
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.