SS Dunraven
Also known as: Dunraven Wreck
Best time to dive
January to December; April to November
What you might see
- BarracudaPossible
- DolphinPossible
- Ghost pipefishLikely
- Moray eelLikely
- NudibranchLikely
- 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 - Limited - a scuba site; shallow hull sections could be seen from surface but not a dedicated snorkel spot
Safety notes
Overhead penetration risk inside the capsized hull, silt-out potential, sharp rusted metal, standard wreck-diving entanglement risk
Permits & fees
Site lies within the Ras Mohammed/Straits of Gubal protected area; Egyptian Red Sea national-park entrance fee applies (historically ~USD 5-7 equivalent collected by boat operators; current exact amount VERIFY)
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Sharm el-Sheikh
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.