| Option | Duration | Indicative price | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day trip from Hurghada | Long day, 3 to 4.5 hour journey | Ask the club | Experienced divers in a hurry; check that the Thistlegorm is the actual site |
| Liveaboard from Sharm el-Sheikh | 2 days, 1 night (online example) | Ask | Several dives on the wreck, shorter route from Sharm |
| Wrecks closer to Hurghada (Abu Nuhas, Salem Express) | Day | Ask the club | A wreck without the long journey |
To know before choosing
- Level: Advanced Open Water or equivalent; an Open Water diver may be accepted according to some sources, but current and depth call for experience.
- Sharm or Hurghada? According to one source, the wreck is about 40 km from Sharm el-Sheikh (3 hours by boat) and about 65 km from Hurghada (4.5 hours). See Hurghada or Sharm el-Sheikh.
- The Thistlegorm is not an introductory dive site: to start, see learn to dive in Hurghada and introductory dive.
- Sites in the area: see dive sites in Hurghada.
Why this site is famous
The wreck holds vehicles and war material visible in the holds (a locomotive, trucks and motorbikes according to descriptions): you dive it for this cargo, not for the coral.
FAQ
Can you do the Thistlegorm in one day from Hurghada? It is possible but with a long journey and two dives at most; a liveaboard is preferred.
How deep is it? About 16 to 32 m depending on the source.
The Hurghada Authority editorial team, 26 October 2026.
