• Location: Near the village of Abu Ghusun, south of Marsa Alam
• Duration: (by Speedboat or Jeep + Shore Entry) ~45 Minutes by car, followed by a short shore entry
• Maximum Depth: 5 – 18 meters
• Experience Level: Beginner to Advanced
• Type: Wreck dive, shore-accessible

Nestled in the remote southern stretch of the Red Sea, the Abu Ghusun Wreck — locally known as the Hamada Wreck — offers a captivating underwater experience wrapped in mystery and marine life. This relatively shallow wreck lies just a few fin kicks from the shore, making it one of the few accessible shore dives in the area, ideal for beginners, photographers, and wreck lovers alike.

The Story Behind the Wreck: 

The Hamada was a coastal cargo ship that caught fire and sank in 1993 while end route from Jeddah to Suez. It remains now rest in perfect diving depths, broken in two but still remarkably intact, with the hull, propeller, and engine room clearly visible.

Dive Highlights:

• Easy and safe entry directly from the shore
• Well-preserved machinery and structural details
• Perfect for underwater photography
• Abundant marine life: lionfish, glassfish, nudibranchs, and sometimes juvenile reef sharks
• Coral-covered wreckage provides a vibrant artificial reef

Marine Life:

• Although the wreck is the main attraction, it is also home to a variety of reef life. You'll likely spot:
• Moray eels, scorpionfish, and blue-spotted stingrays
• Juvenile barracudas and shoals of glassfish hiding in the hull
• Colorful soft corals and sponges overtaking the metal structure

• Price: 40.00 €