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Salem Express Wreck Dive from Safaga or Soma Bay with Lunch

Location Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt
$181
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Overview

Dive one of the Red Sea’s most famous and historic shipwrecks on this advanced wreck diving adventure to the Salem Express near Safaga, south of Hurghada. This legendary passenger ferry sank in 1991 and now rests on the seabed between 12 and 30 meters, offering an extraordinary underwater landscape for experienced divers. Explore the massive hull, anchors, decks, and structural features while discovering how marine life has gradually colonized the wreck.

During this full-day guided expedition, you will complete two dives specifically designed for certified advanced divers, combining deep wreck exploration with the thrill of navigating a unique and dramatic underwater environment. With calm Red Sea conditions, excellent visibility, and a professional dive guide ensuring safety and support, the Salem Express wreck offers a rare combination of history, adventure, and immersive underwater discovery — an unforgettable experience for those seeking a true Red Sea wreck dive.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Salem Express Wreck Dive for Advanced Divers from Hurghada
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Included Two or One guided dives at the Salem Express wreck & Reef Depending on the weathers
  • Included Normal Air Tanks 12 Liters Only, weights, and surface support
  • Included Light refreshments and lunch & Hot,Soft Drinks, on board
  • Included Certified professional dive guides
  • Nitrox tanks (12L / 15L available on request)
  • Excluded Full Set scuba Diving equipment (BCD, regulator, wetsuit, Fins, Mask, dive computer)
  • Excluded Transfer From (Hurghada, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hashesh, Safaga, El Gouna, Soma bay) Hotels
  • Excluded National Park Fees

Your day begins with an optional hotel pickup from Hurghada, Makadi Bay, or Soma Bay to the dive center in Safaga. Upon arrival, your professional dive guide provides a briefing covering the history of the Salem Express, the dive route, and safety procedures. Board the boat for a scenic transfer to the wreck site, where calm Red Sea waters provide ideal conditions.

The first dive explores the exterior of the Salem Express, lying on its starboard side at depths between 12 and 30 meters. Glide along the massive hull, observing anchors, lifeboats, deck structures, and reef-colonized sections. After surfacing, enjoy a relaxing break with refreshments and lunch. The second dive revisits key sections of the wreck or nearby reef, offering excellent opportunities for photography and close encounters with marine life.

After completing the dives, return to the dive center, with hotel transfers available if selected. This experience is for certified Advanced Open Water Divers only, ensuring all participants can safely enjoy the historic and visually stunning underwater environment of the Salem Express.

  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Requires Advanced Open Water or equivalent experience.
  • Recommended experience with deep diving and buoyancy control
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Salem Express Wreck Dive from Safaga or Soma Bay with Lunch

    Location Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt
    $181
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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