# Sharm El Sheikh: Thistlegorm Wreck Diving Day Trip

- Destination: Red Sea
- Duration: Full Day
- Price: from USD 118.75 per adult (prices are shown in USD, EUR and EGP at booking)
- Meeting point: Hotel lobby pickup in Sharm El Sheikh.
- Best for: Divers, snorkelers and sea lovers
- Booking: online; "Reserve Now, Pay Later" is available (no online payment is needed to hold a booking)
- Page: https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/red-sea-thistlegorm-wreck-diving-day-trip
- Last updated: 2026-10-09

Two dives on the legendary SS Thistlegorm wreck, one of the world's most iconic dive sites, for certified divers only.

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 Red Sea, 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 Red Sea's most legendary dive sites.

## Highlights

- Two dives on the SS Thistlegorm wreck
- Remarkably preserved WWII cargo

## 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)

## What to bring

- Valid diving certification card

## Important information

- Open Water certification (or higher) required; it's a long boat ride

## Itinerary

1. **~04:00–05:00** — Hotel pickup: Pickup from your hotel lobby in Sharm El Sheikh and transfer to the boat.
2. **~05:30** — Boat ride to the wreck: A long boat ride out to the SS Thistlegorm.
3. **~10:30** — First dive: Your first dive on the wreck, with its original wartime cargo still in the holds.
4. **~13:00** — Second dive: After a surface break, a second dive to explore another part of the wreck.
5. **~17:30** — Return to your hotel: Boat ride back and drop-off at your hotel.

## Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.

## Frequently asked questions

**What certification do I need?**
Open Water certification or higher. Please bring your certification card.

**How many dives are included?**
Two dives on the SS Thistlegorm on the same day.

**What is included?**
Hotel pickup and drop-off, the boat, tanks and weights, and a certified dive guide.

**Can I rent equipment?**
Yes, full equipment rental is available on request. It is not included in the price.

**Is it a long day?**
Yes. The boat ride to the wreck is long.

**What is the cancellation policy?**
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.