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Hamada Wreck - Abu Ghusun
The Hamada is a cargo wreck that sank in 1993 just off the village of Abu Ghusun. At 5-18 m it's one of Egypt's most accessible and photogenic wrecks - and reaching it is easy: hotel pickup, a scenic transfer south, then a short speedboat hop to the wreck.
Abu Ghusun, south of Marsa Alam
DurationHalf Day
Dives2
Skill LevelAll Levels
Group SizeMax 12
LocationAbu Ghusun, south of Marsa Alam
Hamada Wreck . Gallery
8 photos
About this trip
The Hamada was a Cypriot cargo vessel carrying plastic granules when it sank in 1993 in shallow water just off Abu Ghusun, south of Marsa Alam. The day is straightforward and relaxed: we pick you up at your hotel, transfer you south along the coast to the speedboat launch point, and after a clear briefing on the wreck and its history the speedboat drops you right over it. The wreck rests on its port side in 5-18 metres, broken into clear, well-lit sections that are entirely accessible - ideal for first wreck dives and photographers. Dive one explores the hull and easy swim-throughs; after a surface break with water and snacks, dive two combines the stern with the adjacent reef, where healthy hard corals host lionfish, glassfish, octopus, and morays. Your guide explains the wreck section by section and keeps the pace easy, so the dives stay fun rather than rushed. You are back at your hotel about 5 hours after pickup.
Trip Highlights
Shallow wreck
5–18m, no deco
Penetration friendly
Easy swim-throughs
Combined wreck + reef
Best of both
Sheltered dive
Calm conditions
What's Included
Included
- 2 dives
- Tanks & weights
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
- Marine park fees
- Water
- Snacks
Not Included
- Equipment rental
- Lunch
- Nitrox
- Tips
A Day in Detail
- 07:00
Hotel pickup
We collect you from your hotel for the scenic transfer south to Abu Ghusun.
- 08:15
Speedboat departure
Briefing on the wreck and its story, then a short speedboat hop to the site.
- 09:00
Dive 1 - Wreck
The hull, cargo holds, and easy well-lit swim-throughs at 5-18 m.
- 10:15
Surface break with water and snacks
Compare photos and plan the second route.
- 11:00
Dive 2 - Reef + stern
The stern section plus hard-coral reef full of macro life.
- 12:00
Return & hotel drop-off
Back at your hotel about 5 hours after pickup.
Marine Life You May See
Wild animals - sightings are likely, not guaranteed. We never bait, chase, or surround.
LionfishGlassfishStonefishOctopus
Moray eelCrocodilefishWhere you'll dive
Abu Ghusun, south of Marsa Alam
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Frequently Asked
- No - penetration on the Hamada is light and well-lit. A wreck specialty is recommended for deeper interior swim-throughs but not required for the standard tour.
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€100/ diver