Wreck diving on Salem Express Safaga
PRICE 100€ , minimum 2 Persons
Duration: 1 day, from 08:00 to 16:00
✅ What's Included:
Full diving equipment, including a dive computer
Two open water dives
Delicious onboard lunch, with coffee, tea, water, and soft drinks served throughout the day
Free hotel transfers from Hurghada to Safaga
High-quality underwater photos and videos of your diving experience.
Wreck Diving in Egypt – Explore the Salem Express
Discover the haunting beauty of the Salem Express wreck – one of the most intriguing and emotional dive sites in the Red Sea. Located near Safaga, this sunken passenger ferry offers divers a unique opportunity to explore both history and marine life at a depth of 30 meters.
Why is diving the Salem Express so special?
The Salem Express wreck is a powerful site for wreck diving enthusiasts, appealing to both advanced and intermediate divers. After its tragic sinking in 1991, it has become a respected underwater memorial and a magnet for exploration. Its depth and preserved structure make it one of the top wreck dives in Egypt, offering an experience filled with emotion, history, and breathtaking underwater sights.
What to expect during your dive:
Massive wreck structure – Explore the bridge, cargo holds, and passenger cabins frozen in time, offering an eerie yet fascinating glimpse into the ship’s past.
Sunken equipment – Various parts of the vessel scattered across the seabed remain surprisingly intact, providing an immersive wreck penetration experience.
Thriving marine life – From colorful reef fish to coral growth, the wreck has evolved into a flourishing artificial reef teeming with biodiversity.
Exceptional visibility – The Red Sea's clear waters allow for stunning underwater photography and an enhanced diving experience around the wreck.
The Story of Salem Express – A Dive Through Tragedy
Once a passenger ferry traveling between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, the Salem Express tragically sank in December 1991, claiming the lives of hundreds on board. Today, it lies silently on the ocean floor, serving both as a compelling dive site and a somber underwater memorial. Diving here is a profound experience – a chance to reflect, honor the lives lost, and witness the enduring power of the sea.
