El Arish El Tor Wreck

# El Arish El Tor Wreck Dive Site

Discover the El Arish El Tor wreck, an exceptional dive destination in Qesm Safaga, Red Sea. This fascinating shipwreck lies at depths ranging from 25-40 meters, offering an intermediate to advanced dive experience. The well-preserved wreck features intact structures, including the hull, decking, and cargo holds, providing an immersive exploration opportunity for experienced divers.

Marine life thrives around this artificial reef, with divers commonly encountering groupers, snappers, lionfish, and moray eels. Nudibranchs, corals, and various crustaceans have colonized the wreck’s surfaces, creating a vibrant underwater ecosystem. Larger pelagics occasionally patrol the surrounding waters.

The site’s moderate depth and structural complexity require solid diving skills and familiarity with wreck diving protocols. Visibility typically ranges from 15-25 meters, depending on seasonal conditions. The El Arish El Tor wreck represents a unique blend of maritime history and thriving marine habitat, making it a compelling choice for divers seeking adventure in Egypt’s Red Sea. Ideal conditions for wreck exploration occur during calmer months.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Arabian Blenny Antennablennius hypenetes brudermann

Masked Butterflyfish Chaetodon semilarvatus kattttrin

Bigfin Reef Squid Sepioteuthis lessoniana kattttrin

Hawksbill Sea Turtle Eretmochelys imbricata shamot2014

Blue-spotted Cornetfish Fistularia commersonii kattttrin

Fluted Giant Clam Tridacna squamosa motalec

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)