Salem Express 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

ModerateSurge

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 Salem Express is a famous wreck dive located in the Red Sea, Egypt. It sank in 1991 and is now a popular site for divers seeking to explore its remains and the marine life that has made it their home.

Divers can explore the wreck, which lies on its side, with various entry points available. The site is rich in marine life, including corals and fish that have colonized the wreck.

Conditions

Visibility: 15.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate 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: Yes
Permit required for wreck diving
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Bottom types:
sand rubble coral Suggest edit

Photo tips

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

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