About this spot
The Numidia Wreck lies off Big Brother Island in Egypt's Red Sea, a destination for advanced technical divers. The wreck extends from 12 meters down to 80 meters, making depth management and gas planning essential. This site demands solid wreck navigation skills and deep diving experience—it's not for recreational divers or those new to technical diving. Big Brother Island itself is remote, requiring a dedicated liveaboard or day trip from the nearest port. The site's appeal lies in its sheer depth and the challenge of exploring a significant wreck structure at extreme depths. Divers encounter strong currents common to the Red Sea, so buoyancy control and streamlined positioning are non-negotiable. The wreck provides multiple entry points and penetration opportunities for those qualified. Best suited for divers with advanced open water certification and deep diving qualifications, the Numidia demands respect and thorough dive planning. Expect a technical challenge that rewards careful execution. Access is seasonal based on sea conditions and liveaboard schedules—confirm availability and weather windows before committing to a trip.
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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%
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› Sustainability disclosures
From your departure country
- Visa: Visa on arrival · 30 days max
- Flight: 8h · direct
- Jet-lag: 7h east · 5 days recovery
FAQ
›What's the best time to dive the Numidia?
The Red Sea offers year-round diving, but Big Brother Island's remote location means liveaboard schedules and sea state dictate actual availability. Check with operators for departure windows, typically driven by wind and current patterns. Winter months (November–March) often provide calmer conditions.
›What depth and difficulty level is this dive?
The Numidia reaches 80 meters, making it an advanced and technical dive. You need advanced open water and deep diving credentials at minimum. Wreck penetration experience and technical training are strongly recommended. This is not a recreational dive.
›What marine life will I see?
Big Brother Island attracts Red Sea pelagics and reef fish typical of deep wreck environments. Sharks, jacks, and groupers are common. Specific species data for the Numidia is limited, so expect the unexpected and stay alert during ascents.
›How do I get there and are permits needed?
Access is via liveaboard diving vessel from a Red Sea port (Hurghada or similar). Confirm current permit requirements with your operator, as Egyptian regulations may apply. Book well in advance—spots fill quickly.
