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A diver exploring an underwater site with a flashlight illuminating a large circular object on the ocean floor. 1
A rusted, abandoned vehicle inside a dilapidated structure with visible pipes and metal framework. 2
A sunken shipwreck, Salem Express, with depth markers indicating 12 mt, 22 mt, 31 mt, and 88 mt. 3
An underwater boat with visible wear and rust. 4
A diver exploring a sunken shipwreck surrounded by coral reefs. 5
By Dive Red Sea
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$450 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

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 metres, offering an extraordinary underwater landscape for experienced divers. Explore the massive hull, anchors, decks, and structural features while discovering how marine life has gradually colonised 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.

Activity location

  • Safaga
    • Safaga, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Safaga
    • Safaga, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt

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Salem Express Wreck Dive for Advanced Divers from Hurghada

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$325.19 x 2 AdultsNZ$650.38
Paid at activityNZ$250.12
Total
Price is NZ$900.50

Full set Equipment Included

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Full set equipment rental
Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$368.57 x 2 AdultsNZ$737.14
Paid at activityNZ$250.12
Total
Price is NZ$987.26

What's included, what's not

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

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Travellers 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

Activity itinerary

Your day begins with an optional hotel pickup from Hurghada, Makadi Bay, or Soma Bay to the dive centre 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 metres. 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 centre, 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.

Location

Activity location

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    Safaga
    • Safaga, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Safaga
    • Safaga, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt

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