About this spot
Hamada is a wreck dive site located within Egypt's محمية وادي الجمال وجبل حماطة (Wadi Gamal and Hamata National Marine Protected Area), a legally protected marine zone. The wreck is the Hamada, a ship built in 1965, which now serves as an artificial reef in the Red Sea. The site sits in an area with no recorded coral bleaching stress, making it an intact ecosystem dive. The wreck attracts diverse marine life adapted to the Red Sea environment. Twelve species observations have been documented at the site, and three community-submitted videos show the actual conditions divers encounter. This firsthand video evidence helps you understand the site's layout and marine activity before planning your trip. Diving Hamada means exploring a structured wreck in a marine protected area where coral recovery is strong. The protected status means the site is actively managed to preserve marine health. Local operators familiar with the MPA's regulations can guide you through the dive safely and legally. The combination of wreck structure and living reef habitat makes this an intermediate to advanced wreck dive for divers comfortable with navigation and depth.
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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 Hamada?
Hamada can be dived year-round in the Red Sea. However, conditions vary seasonally. Check with local operators for current water temperature, visibility, and weather patterns before booking.
›What is the depth and difficulty level?
Specific depth information for Hamada is not confirmed in available data. Contact local dive operators in the Wadi Gamal region for accurate depth readings, current strength, and skill recommendations before diving.
›What marine life can I expect to see?
Hamada has 12 documented species observations. The wreck sits in an area with no coral bleaching stress, meaning the reef ecosystem is healthy. Watch the three community videos available to see what divers have actually encountered at the site.
›Do I need permits to dive Hamada?
Hamada is inside the محمية وادي الجمال وجبل حماطة national marine protected area. All diving in this MPA requires local operator authorization and compliance with Egyptian marine protection regulations. Book only with authorized dive shops familiar with permit requirements.
