Balena wreck Suggest edit

Egypt Suggest · Red Sea Suggest

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IntermediateDifficulty

AdvancedRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

15.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

40 minAvg dive time

April to NovemberBest months

25.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

20.0–25.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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The Balena wreck is a popular dive site located in Hurghada, Egypt. This site features a sunken cargo ship that provides an interesting underwater landscape for divers to explore.

Divers can explore the wreck and its surroundings, which are home to various marine life. The wreck is accessible and offers opportunities for both penetration dives and external exploration.

Conditions

Visibility: 15.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 25.0–30.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 20.0–25.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand coral wreck Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Wide-angle shots of the wreck, macro photography of marine life

Location

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