Sharm El Sheikh: Thistlegorm Wreck Diving Day Trip
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Sharm El Sheikh: Thistlegorm Wreck Diving Day Trip is a Full Day experience in Red Sea, from $118.75 per adult. Two dives on the legendary SS Thistlegorm wreck, one of the world's most iconic dive sites, for certified divers only.
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About This Trip
Sunk by German bombers in 1941, the SS Thistlegorm still carries its original cargo almost exactly as it went down — motorcycles, army trucks, rifles, and railway carriages stacked in the holds. It's less a wreck and more a time capsule frozen at the bottom of the , and one of the most celebrated wreck dives on the planet. This trip includes two dives on the same day, one earlier and one later, giving you enough surface time to reset and explore different sections of the wreck on each descent. Because of the depth and the wreck's layout, this trip is designed for certified divers only. If you've ever wanted to swim through a genuine piece of WWII history — still intact, still resting exactly where it fell — this is that chance, in one of the 's most legendary dive sites.
Two dives on the legendary SS Thistlegorm wreck, one of the world's most iconic dive sites, for certified divers only.
Highlights
- Two dives on the SS Thistlegorm wreck
- Remarkably preserved WWII cargo
Itinerary
~04:00–05:00
Hotel pickup
Pickup from your hotel lobby in Sharm El Sheikh and transfer to the boat.
~05:30
Boat ride to the wreck
A long boat ride out to the SS Thistlegorm.
~10:30
First dive
Your first dive on the wreck, with its original wartime cargo still in the holds.
~13:00
Second dive
After a surface break, a second dive to explore another part of the wreck.
~17:30
Return to your hotel
Boat ride back and drop-off at your hotel.
Trip route
Pickup
Your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh
SS Thistlegorm wreck
Return to
Your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh
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What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Boat, tanks and weights
- Certified dive guide
What's Not Included
- Full equipment rental (available on request)
- Underwater photos & videos (not included in the price)
Meeting Point
Hotel lobby pickup in Sharm El Sheikh.
What To Bring
- Valid diving certification card
Important Information
- Open Water certification (or higher) required; it's a long boat ride
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.
FAQ
Open Water certification or higher. Please bring your certification card.
Two dives on the SS Thistlegorm on the same day.
Hotel pickup and drop-off, the boat, tanks and weights, and a certified dive guide.
Yes, full equipment rental is available on request. It is not included in the price.
Yes. The boat ride to the wreck is long.
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.
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