Since 1995 · Sharm El Sheikh · PADI 5★
SS Thistlegorm Wreck Diving Trip
The world’s most iconic wreck dive – a WWII cargo ship full of motorcycles, trucks and wartime cargo. Advanced divers, check dive required.
Hotel pickup & drop-off included.
Tanks or Nitrox and weights included.
Advanced certification or higher required.
Experienced PADI professionals guide every dive.
A WWII underwater museum at 30 metres
The SS Thistlegorm is one of the world’s most iconic wreck dives. This British cargo ship was sunk during World War II in 1941 and still holds motorcycles, trucks, rifles, railway wagons, and other wartime cargo, creating an unforgettable underwater museum.
Dive details
Hotel Pickup & Marina
Your adventure begins with an early hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle. We’ll transfer you to the marina, where you’ll meet your dive guide, prepare your equipment, and board the boat for an unforgettable journey to the legendary SS Thistlegorm.
Sail to SS Thistlegorm
A light breakfast is served on board as we cruise towards the wreck. During the journey, your dive guide will provide a detailed briefing covering the day’s schedule, wreck diving procedures, safety, and expected conditions.
Explore the SS Thistlegorm
Discover one of the world’s most famous wreck dives. Explore the cargo holds and exterior of the SS Thistlegorm, home to motorcycles, trucks, railway carriages, ammunition, and a wide variety of Red Sea marine life. Your guide will adapt the dive route to the conditions and the experience level of the dive group.
Fresh Buffet on Board
Recharge with a freshly prepared buffet lunch featuring chicken, meatballs, potatoes, pasta, rice, salads, fresh bread, and seasonal fruit. Water, soft drinks, tea, and coffee are available throughout the day.
Discover More of the Wreck
After your surface interval, return to the SS Thistlegorm for a second dive, exploring areas you couldn’t see during the first dive. Depending on conditions, your guide may choose a different section of the wreck, allowing you to experience even more of this incredible underwater museum.
Stay Underwater Longer
If time and conditions allow, an optional third dive may be available on the return journey. Simply let your dive guide know while you’re on board, and we’ll arrange it if available. Additional charges apply.
Return to Your Hotel
After an unforgettable day diving the legendary SS Thistlegorm, we cruise back to the marina before transferring you comfortably to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.
Trip highlights
Explore one of the world’s most famous shipwrecks
Motorcycles, trucks, and wartime cargo preserved in the holds
Swim through the cargo decks and engine room
A true bucket-list dive for certified divers
What you might see
- ✓ Batfish, snapper, and giant trevallies
- ✓ Barracuda and tuna
- ✓ Lionfish, scorpionfish, and glassfish
- ✓ Turtles and occasional reef sharks
Marine life sightings can never be guaranteed — but the Red Sea rarely disappoints.
See what the day looks like
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What’s included
- ✓ 2 dives
- ✓ Standard air tanks or Nitrox
- ✓ Weights
- ✓ Torch
- ✓ Dive guide
- ✓ Transfers to/from hotel
- ✓ National park & marina fees
- ✓ Breakfast, lunch and soft drinks
- ✓ VAT 14%
Not included
- × Diving equipment. Add it during checkout if needed.
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