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Abu Ghusun (Hamada Wreck)
The Hamada Wreck, resting near the shore of Abu Ghosoun, is one of the most popular wreck diving sites in the southern Red Sea. The cargo ship sank in 1993 and today lies peacefully on its starboard side in shallow water, surrounded by coral growth and vibrant marine life.
Located around 85 km south of Marsa Alam, this unique dive site combines fascinating wreck exploration with beautiful coral reef diving, making it suitable for snorkelers, beginner divers, and experienced wreck enthusiasts alike.
Key Features
📍 Location: Abu Ghosoun, 85 km south of Marsa Alam
🤿 Access Type: Shore entry / beach dive
🌊 Depth Range: 5 to 18 meters
🛳️ Famous For: The Hamada Shipwreck & coral reef
🧭 Dive Level: Beginner to Advanced
📸 Ideal For: Wreck diving, underwater photography, marine life observation
🕒 Best Time to Dive: Year-round, especially mornings
Feature Details
📍 Location: 11 km north of Marsa Alam
🤿 Access Type: Shore entry
🌊 Depth Range: 2 to 18 meters
🪸 Famous For: Turtles, seagrass meadows, reef walls
🧭 Dive Level: Beginner to Intermediate
📸 Ideal For: Training, snorkeling, macro photography
🕒 Best Time to Dive: Year-round
Abu Ghusun (Hamada Wreck)
The Hamada Wreck, resting near the shore of Abu Ghosoun, is one of the most popular wreck diving sites in the southern Red Sea. The cargo ship sank in 1993 and today lies peacefully on its starboard side in shallow water, surrounded by coral growth and vibrant marine life.
Located around 85 km south of Marsa Alam, this unique dive site combines fascinating wreck exploration with beautiful coral reef diving, making it suitable for snorkelers, beginner divers, and experienced wreck enthusiasts alike.
Key Features
📍 Location: Abu Ghosoun, 85 km south of Marsa Alam
🤿 Access Type: Shore entry / beach dive
🌊 Depth Range: 5 to 18 meters
🛳️ Famous For: The Hamada Shipwreck & coral reef
🧭 Dive Level: Beginner to Advanced
📸 Ideal For: Wreck diving, underwater photography, marine life observation
🕒 Best Time to Dive: Year-round, especially mornings
Features & Topography
The Hamada was a coastal cargo ship that caught fire and sank near Abu Ghosoun in 1993. Today, the wreck rests on a sandy slope in calm and shallow waters, making it one of the most accessible shipwrecks in the Red Sea.
The ship structure is still largely intact and offers exciting opportunities for exploration. Divers can swim through open cargo holds, observe the engine room, and discover various entry points along the hull.
Over the years, the wreck has transformed into an artificial reef, now covered with colorful hard and soft corals. Behind the wreck lies a healthy reef slope with coral blocks, sandy areas, and seagrass patches that continue into the open bay.
The shallow depth provides excellent natural light, making Abu Ghosoun an outstanding site for underwater photography and long, relaxed dives.
Marine Life
The Hamada Wreck and surrounding reef attract a wide variety of marine life, both around the structure itself and in the nearby coral gardens.
Common marine life includes:
🐟 Large schools of glassfish sheltering inside the wreck
🦁 Lionfish and scorpionfish hiding between metal structures
🐢 Green turtles cruising near the reef and seagrass beds
🐠 Parrotfish, butterflyfish, surgeonfish, and goatfish
🐙 Moray eels and octopus hidden in small crevices
The combination of wreck atmosphere and healthy coral life makes every dive at Abu Ghosoun unique and full of discovery.
Diving Conditions
📅 Best Time to Dive
Abu Ghosoun offers excellent diving conditions throughout the year, with calm mornings usually providing the best visibility.
🌊 Water Conditions
Temperature: 22°C (winter) to 30°C (summer)
Visibility: 20 to 30 meters
Currents: Light to none — ideal for relaxed diving
Best Practices
Perfect for beginner wreck dives and underwater photography
Bring a flashlight to explore inside darker sections of the wreck
Maintain good buoyancy to avoid contact with the wreck and corals
Suitable for combining snorkeling and scuba diving in one trip
Beach booties are recommended for comfortable shore access
Diving Conditions
📅 Best Time to Dive
Abu Ghosoun offers excellent diving conditions throughout the year, with calm mornings usually providing the best visibility.
🌊 Water Conditions
Temperature: 22°C (winter) to 30°C (summer)
Visibility: 20 to 30 meters
Currents: Light to none — ideal for relaxed diving
Best Practices
Perfect for beginner wreck dives and underwater photography
Bring a flashlight to explore inside darker sections of the wreck
Maintain good buoyancy to avoid contact with the wreck and corals
Suitable for combining snorkeling and scuba diving in one trip
Beach booties are recommended for comfortable shore access
All dives with Dive & Discover include a detailed safety and environmental briefing to ensure maximum enjoyment and safety with minimal impact on the marine ecosystem.
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