Dunraven

# Dunraven Dive Site

The Dunraven wreck is a legendary dive destination located near Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt’s Red Sea. This British steamship, which sank in 1876, rests at depths between 15-30 meters, making it accessible to intermediate and advanced divers. The well-preserved wreck features distinctive boilers, propeller, and structural remnants that create an impressive artificial reef.

Divers exploring the Dunraven encounter abundant marine life thriving throughout the wreck. Expect to see schools of fusiliers, groupers, snappers, and trevally navigating the wreck’s framework. Moray eels, octopuses, and various crustaceans inhabit the crevices and corridors. Reef sharks occasionally patrol the site, while colorful nudibranchs and anemones cover the metal surfaces.

The site’s moderate to challenging conditions require solid buoyancy control and wreck diving experience. Strong currents are common, and penetrating the wreck structure demands proper certification. The Dunraven offers an unforgettable combination of historical significance and vibrant marine ecosystems, making it one of Egypt’s most celebrated wreck dives.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Pyjama Slug Chromodoris quadricolor tamsynmann

Yellowmargin Moray Gymnothorax flavimarginatus selimtureli

Masked Butterflyfish Chaetodon semilarvatus lovelyclemmy

Red Sea Raccoon Butterflyfish Chaetodon fasciatus lovelyclemmy

Suez Fusilier Caesio suevica lovelyclemmy

Swarthy Parrotfish Scarus niger lovelyclemmy

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)