El Mina Wreck diving is Hurghada’s most famous wreck – Egyptian minesweeper sunk 1970 during Egypt-Israel conflict, 60m long, lying on port side 18-32m. Close to Hurghada harbor 30min boat, soft coral covered, lionfish swarm, schools of glassfish inside hull. Advanced & wreck lovers.
Quick Facts – At a Glance
Depth18 – 32mWreck bottom 32m deck 18m
LevelAdvancedOpen Water+ with guide
AccessBoat Only30min from Hurghada
Visibility15 – 25mHarbor area – can be hazy
CurrentNone / MildCalm inside bay
Best TimeAll YearYear-round • Wreck dive
WHY EL MINA WRECK IS SPECIAL
The only war wreck near Hurghada – Egyptian minesweeper 60m sunk 1970, lying on port side 18-32m, intact hull, soft coral & lionfish. Closest wreck to Hurghada harbor.
30min boat from Hurghada marina, 8km offshore near Hurghada harbor entrance. Egyptian minesweeper El Mina sunk 1970 during conflict – 60m long, lying on port side 18-32m depth, deck 18-20m, bottom 30-32m, bow north. No penetration without cert.
Bow to stern tour – bow 18m intact, deck 20-22m with soft coral, bridge 22m, stern 28-32m with propeller. Lionfish swarm inside holds, glassfish cloud thousands, morays resident. No penetration for Open Water – exterior tour only, safe.
Usually combined with nearby reef dive – Giftun or Abu Ramada or Carless for second dive. El Mina visibility can be hazy 15-25m due to harbor proximity, so combo with clear reef perfect. Wreck + reef day trip with Grace Travel.
✓ Combo Wreck + Reef • Giftun or Abu Ramada • Full Day
El Mina Wreck is accessible daily by day boat from Hurghada with Grace Travel – 30min sailing. Hotel pickup, boat, lunch, equipment, guide, 50% OFF transfers. Wreck 18-32m, advanced & Open Water with guide. This page is linked from main map: https://grace-travel.com/el-mina-wreck/
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