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Abu Nuhas reef, about 60 km north of Hurghada, is known as the Ship Graveyard of the Red Sea. Four well-preserved wrecks sit on the reef: the Carnatic (1869, a Victorian-era cargo ship), the Giannis D (1983, a Greek freighter), the Chrisoula K (1981), and the Kimon M. The Giannis D is the most popular dive - its intact wheelhouse at 24 metres depth is one of the most photographed underwater scenes in the Red Sea.

Abu Nuhas is a full-day boat trip with two dives, costing EUR 50-80 per person including equipment rental. Most dive centres in Hurghada run the trip 2-3 times per week. You need at least an Open Water certification, though Advanced Open Water is recommended for the deeper penetration dives. Water temperature ranges from 22 °C in winter to 28 °C in summer, with visibility often exceeding 25 metres. Non-divers can join the boat and snorkel over the shallow reef tops while waiting.

Pro Tip: Ask your dive centre about combining Abu Nuhas with a stop at Shadwan Island reef on the return trip. The soft corals there are among the best in the northern Red Sea, and it adds only 30 minutes to the journey.