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Shark reef & Yolanda Reef |
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Thistlegorm |
With
43 votes(s). |
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Jackson Reef |
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23 votes(s). |
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Ras Mohammed |
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20 votes(s). |
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Anenome City to Shark and Yolande |
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9 votes(s). |
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Jackfish Alley |
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9 votes(s). |
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Tiran |
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8 votes(s). |
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Ras Ghazlani |
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6 votes(s). |
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The Temple |
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5 votes(s). |
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Yolanda |
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4 votes(s). |
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| October 2019 |
Family run. Great team very friendly and proffesional.
Date posted: 21-Apr-2020 07:45 by: Markyboy |
| October 2015 |
I dived with the Reef oasis blue bay team. Everything about this holiday was very good. The hotel,dive team,service,equipment.ALL GOOD.Very warm water- NO WET SUIT. Brill.
Date posted: 02-Aug-2016 16:51 by: telsbar |
| November 2012 |
OK
Date posted: 04-Aug-2013 16:03 by: Brenner |
| February 2010 |
Very good diving - Ras Mohammed was superb, Sat on tooilets at 20m at Yolanda Wreck. Enormous napoleon followed us all dive. Shoals of barracuda and dolphins followed the boat all the way back. Fantastic.
Date posted: 27-Dec-2012 15:59 by: Shiva |
| August 2010 |
Superb diving although the coral is damaged at nabq bay due to idiots walking and standing on 'Rocks'. Used Aquarius for diving, absoulutley fantastic and special praise for Ramy in particular. Cant wait to go back!!!!!!
Date posted: 02-Sep-2010 18:43 by: james |
| February 2009 |
over all was quite dissapointing, far too many boats and learner divers, but maybe it was wrong time of year.
Date posted: 21-Feb-2010 19:34 by: Johnny |
| February 2007 |
great diving - lots for everyone - although always better when fewer boats around!
Date posted: 01-Jan-2010 13:25 by: NickH |
| October 2008 |
Great diving spot , very clear water ... can get a little crowded
Date posted: 03-Nov-2009 18:55 by: adelz48 |
| September 2008 |
Difficult to judge reef damage, as first time in Sharm, Dived with Ocean College whose guides were very proactive in teaching us to respect the reef and fish, we gained much from their understanding.
Date posted: 13-Oct-2009 22:14 by: Bruce |
| March 2009 |
First time in Red Sea, brilliant. Going back next week to spot pelagics and pop my wreck cherry!!
Totally recommended.
Date posted: 23-Jun-2009 11:32 by: scottm |
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| The Dunraven is almost completely upside down. She lies with her port side resting along an adjacent reef - with a slight "list" towards that reef. At a depth of 17m, the upside down bows are the shallowest part of the dive, with the stern resting on the seabed at 30m. Entry is possible at the large hole near the stern, with a swim through, you can pass alongside or over the engines, and eventually exit at a very large hole in the bow. |
 17m / 56ft |
 32m / 105ft |
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| Accidental sinking: 25-Apr-1876 |
Wreck penetration is possible. |
Technical or decompression diving. |
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This was my first wreck dive after qualifying OW. Didn't go inside the wreck, but went around it and then over the reef at Beacon Rock which was gorgeous with a huge amount of fish and corals. Absolutely loved it and felt very in control. Can't wait for the next visit in May 2011 when I'll be able to go inside. If I can do it, then it's a lovely dive for anyone.
Date posted: 28-Oct-2010 12:38 by: karen-alex who thought that:
Anyone can dive this wreck.
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The Dunraven is certainly suitable for a penetration dive, easy entry at the stern, swim over or alongside t he engines ... and so much light you don't need a torch - unless you want to snoop about. I have done this where the next dive is Shark & Yolanda reef ... to do both of these in a day, certainly gives memorable dives. Never had much more than a few others on the wreck at the same time - might be an issue if there were multiple boats.
Date posted: 29-Apr-2007 09:53 by: Osprey who thought that:
Anyone can dive this wreck.
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Dived dec 06 penetration possible saw turtle on the way out.Not bad coral on the wreck also reef is not too bad, Would recommend any red sea enthusiast should try.
Date posted: 04-Jan-2007 22:48 by: Scubalooney who thought that:
Anyone can dive this wreck.
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a great starting point for inexperienced divers first wreck. was good fun.
Date posted: 04-Nov-2006 19:36 by: janine who thought that:
Anyone can dive this wreck.
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probably the easiest wreck dive in red sea. easy little swim through, the reef has improved a great deal since my first visit
Date posted: 22-Oct-2006 13:23 by: devilgasguzzler who thought that:
Anyone can dive this wreck.
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Our first wreck dive, great to swim inside the wreck and get a new experience from diving.
Date posted: 28-Mar-2006 20:30 by: Vicki who thought that:
Anyone can dive this wreck.
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Fine - my first wreck!
Date posted: 12-Mar-2006 15:26 by: Alex who thought that:
Anyone can dive this wreck.
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Easy dive. Penetration is certainly possible with little danger
Date posted: 23-Dec-2005 14:18 by: J-P who thought that:
Anyone can dive this wreck.
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An easy wreck dive, which you can enter without ever being confined. Good fish life and little current.
Date posted: 22-Nov-2005 21:09 by: dinah who thought that:
Anyone can dive this wreck.
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Penetration is possible. All do it, no problem at all. The reef by the wreck is also nice by the way.
Date posted: 21-Nov-2005 09:35 by: Henrik who thought that:
Anyone can dive this wreck.
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| With much of her superstructure still out of the water, the Million Hope can be seen from several miles away. She is basically upright but with a pronounced list to port - i.e. away from the Reef. Her entire starboard side rests against the reef on which she foundered and her keel lies along the seabed at the base of that reef at between 19 - 24m. Her decks are underwater but not the foc’sle. Apart from fairly superficial damage, the vessel is completely intact - with no evidence of salvage. All the cargo holds are entirely open with no residue of cargo at all. |
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| 22m / 72ft |
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| Accidental sinking: 20-Jun-1996 |
Wreck penetration is possible. |
Technical or decompression diving. |
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description is pretty good - shallow wreck, empty holds, in fact boring!
Date posted: 22-Oct-2006 13:30 by: devilgasguzzler who thought that:
Anyone can dive this wreck.
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| The way in which the Zingara was lost means that the wreck is very broken up. She is, however, one of those rare wreck sites where everything seems to be neatly laid out between bows and stern - as though she had be deliberately arranged by some giant hand. Most interesting of all - everything really is still there. |
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| 15m / 49ft |
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| Accidental sinking: 24-Aug-1984 |
Wreck penetration is possible. |
Technical or decompression diving. |
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| This wreck dive has an almost legendary status. The site is suitable for all but the most inexperienced of divers in calm conditions, but the level of expertise required increases as conditions deteriorate, and they do so regularly.
The Thisltegorm lies at 30m, her largely intact forward section sitting almost upright on the sandy bottom. The midsection was the epicentre of the blast that sunk the Thistlegorm and it is badly damaged. The stern section, its huge propeller clearly visible, boasts crew quarters, the main anti-aircraft gun and a 39-mm gun on deck. Off the port side of the ship, a railway locomotive lies at 33m, thrown from its place on deck as the ship sank.
The Thistlegorm was an army supply ship and the wreck is like a gigantic, submerged army surplus store. But there are strict penalities for wreck-stripping, so do not help yourself to souvenirs.
Among other attractions, you can visit the captains bathroom, where tubeworms grow from the silt-filled bathtub like flowers in a window box. The site is fairly well colonized by fish and corals, including lots of big jacks, big schools of snapper, bannerfish and huge grouper. There is quite a bit of soft coral growth throughout.
Dives generally begin at the bow deck, where downlines will be secured. Descents and ascents should always be made along the line to avoid being swept off by frequently tricky currents. |
| 18m / 59ft |
| 30m / 98ft |
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| Accidental sinking: 06-Oct-1941 |
Wreck penetration is possible. |
Technical or decompression diving. |
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Stunning wreck, but you can pretty much guarantee that there will be a strong current on at least one of your dives. The depth as well (with it being a relatively square profile) means that inexperienced divers are more likely to encounter problems with their air consumption.
As for the dive, well, heaving with fish would be the main thing, as well as all the historical stuff which even though much has been stolen, is still strewn all over the wreck.
The authorities have put some fixed moorings in place in an attempt to slow down the damage to the wreck itself. I think there were a few teething problems when I went there, but these are being looked into at the moment.
Date posted: 24-Mar-2008 11:55 by: girlieD who thought that:
Only experienced wreck divers should attempt this.
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Great wreck to dive though be careful as currents can be very strong. Dived the wreck in October with Emperor Divers, Penny the guide was very good and experienced took us through the holds and up into the Captains quarters. I would reccomend always dive with an experienced guide. Wreck was full of fish and saw the largest Moray eel ever. As previously mentioned needs at least 3 trips to see all of the wreck
Date posted: 03-Nov-2007 11:01 by: Gary Fowler who thought that:
Anyone can dive this wreck.
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Made 2 dives in November 2006 - only 5 in our group & the other boats around had completed their dives so we had the wreck to ourselves - awesome
Date posted: 22-Feb-2007 17:25 by: Sean_M who thought that:
Anyone can dive this wreck.
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Simply the best. a moving experience
Date posted: 30-Jan-2007 19:51 by: nightmair who thought that:
Only experienced wreck divers should attempt this.
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great dive only 8 divers at site both dives, vis was good and current no problem, would not like to do it when 5-6 boats on
Date posted: 07-Jan-2007 13:25 by: keitht who thought that:
Only experienced wreck divers should attempt this.
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Anyone CAN dive it in the right conditions, but currents can be and frequently are quite strong, making it rather more tricky. Do it by liveaboard - avoid the worst of the crowds!
Date posted: 03-Jan-2007 23:03 by: Owen who thought that:
Anyone can dive this wreck.
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Great big wreck, cargo holds are rather spoilt by so many divers stealing souveniers, there are no handlebars left on any of the bikes!
Date posted: 21-Dec-2006 13:54 by: pete who thought that:
Anyone can dive this wreck.
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I say 'advanced wreck divers only' because of the unpredictable currents. I did 2 dives with Emperor Divers out of Sharm, in October 2006, arrived late due to missing kit, had to dovetail with the other 8 or so boats already there, and the current was strong. Having said that the wreck is fascinating, you can penetrate with a knowledgeable guide but Do, DO watch your air. My buddy didn't, went OOA during the safety stop, and ruined his day as he went straight to the surface with no attempt to let me know, use my octopus or the hang bottle!! Current meant it was murky, but the history is laid out before you, and the fish are larger than you'd expect.
Date posted: 13-Nov-2006 19:35 by: Pete who thought that:
Only experienced wreck divers should attempt this.
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I would add the caveat that current and sheer numbers of divers can be a complicating factor on this wreck. That said I have never had the same sense of history from any other. It is also worth noting that this can be a fantastic wildlife dive - we saw an enormous shoal of Barracuda hanging out in the current.
Date posted: 27-Oct-2006 16:09 by: Norm D. Plume who thought that:
Anyone can dive this wreck.
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its classification changes with the current as has been mentioned in previous reviews,but with a good guide this is a must for all divers going to the red sea. Visit it soon because it is deteriorating and eventually the tourist industry is going to have to find a replacement for this dive
Date posted: 22-Oct-2006 13:36 by: devilgasguzzler who thought that:
Anyone can dive this wreck.
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