About this spot
The Giannis D is one of Egypt's most famous wreck dives, sitting on the Abu Nuhas reef system near Hurghada. This intermediate-level site works for divers with solid navigation skills and moderate depth experience. The wreck lies between 18 and 27 meters, offering a full tour of the vessel's structure and plenty of time to explore. You'll navigate through the ship's corridors, engine room, and deck areas as the structure breaks down across the reef. Schools of fusiliers and grouper patrol the wreck year-round, while smaller reef fish dart in and out of the holds. The combination of hard coral growth, sandy patches, and the wreck itself creates layered habitat that supports consistent marine life sightings. Diving Abu Nuhas is straightforward logistically. Most operators run day trips from Hurghada, which sits just 20–30 km away. The site has no special permit requirements and sits outside protected marine areas, making it accessible to any certified diver at the appropriate level. Weather and sea state are the main factors that determine dive days, especially during winter swells. Most divers book multi-dive packages or liveaboard trips to hit multiple wrecks on the reef in one trip. The Giannis D works best as a guided dive due to current and navigation complexity around the wreck structure. Bring a light and plan your air consumption carefully—easy to lose track of bottom time exploring all the nooks.
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Dive types
Trip essentials
Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.
Trip checklist
- 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
- 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
- 📔 Dive logbook
- 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
- 🔌 Plug type C/F · 220V adapter
- 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
- 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact
Quick facts
- 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
- GPS
› Sustainability disclosures
From your departure country
- Visa: Visa on arrival · 30 days max
- Flight: 8h · direct
- Jet-lag: 7h east · 5 days recovery
FAQ
›When is the best time to dive the Giannis D?
The site is diveable year-round, though calmer seas typically occur May through September. Winter months (November–March) can bring rougher surface conditions and stronger currents, so plan accordingly with your operator.
›What depth and difficulty should I have?
Intermediate certification or equivalent experience is needed. You'll work between 18 and 27 meters with wreck penetration; solid buoyancy control and navigation skills are essential. Guided dives are strongly recommended.
›What marine life will I see?
Fusiliers, grouper, and smaller reef fish are common. The wreck and reef structure attract schools of jacks and snappers. Sightings are consistent throughout the year, though exact species vary by season.
›How do I get there and are permits needed?
Most divers book through operators in Hurghada, 20–30 km away. Day trips and liveaboard packages are standard. No special permits are required; the site is outside marine protected areas and open to certified divers.
