SS Thistlegorm Overnight Safari
The Thistlegorm done properly. Two days and one night on the boat, combining the Abu Nuhas wrecks with three or four dives on the SS Thistlegorm — including the quiet early-morning dives before the day boats arrive. The premium wreck experience for certified divers.
Maximum 4 divers per guide. Usually just 2.
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Total dives
- 4
- Group size
- 4
Hurghada, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, El Gouna and Soma Bay. Pickup and return included.
Included
Included
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
- 1 night on board (shared cabin)
- Up to 4 guided wreck dives (Abu Nuhas + Thistlegorm)
- Tanks and weights
- Experienced wreck guide
- All meals, snacks and drinks on board
- Dive insurance
- Hotel pickup and return included: Hurghada, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, El Gouna and Soma Bay.
Additional costs
- Equipment rental (€15/day)
- Nitrox tanks — strongly recommended (€8/dive)
- Dive computer rental (€15/day)
- Marine park & port fees (payable locally)
- Private cabin upgrade (on request)
- Tips for crew & guide (optional)
Your day, made simple
- 1 Day 1 — morning
Depart Hurghada
Hotel pickup and a relaxed late-morning departure (no pre-dawn alarm). Breakfast and briefing as we cruise north.
- Transfer
- Wreck briefing
- 2 Day 1 — afternoon
2 dives at Abu Nuhas
Dive the Giannis D and the Carnatic on the 'ship graveyard' reef, then moor for the night close to the Thistlegorm.
- Giannis D
- Carnatic
- 3 Day 1 — evening
Night on board
Dinner under the stars, swap dive stories with the crew, and sleep moored near the wreck — ready for first light.
- 4 Day 2 — early
Thistlegorm at first light
The reason for the overnight: 2 dives on the Thistlegorm before the Hurghada and Sharm day boats arrive — calmer water, better light, the wreck almost to yourselves.
- 5 Day 2 — midday
Return crossing & drop-off
Lunch on board, then the cruise back to Hurghada. Log your dives and we drop you at your hotel in the late afternoon.
What to bring
- Certification card (Advanced Open Water or equivalent)
- Logbook
- Swimwear, towel & a change of clothes
- Warm layer for the night on board
- Toiletries & any personal medication
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Seasickness tablets if you're prone to it
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Optional upgrades
- Nitrox — €8 per tank (strongly recommended across all four dives)
- Private cabin upgrade — on request
- Full equipment rental — €15 per day
- Dive computer rental — €15 per day
FAQ
What's the difference versus the Thistlegorm day trip?
The day trip is a single long day with a pre-dawn start and two dives. The overnight safari sleeps on the boat, adds the Abu Nuhas wrecks, gives you up to four dives, and — crucially — lets you dive the Thistlegorm at first light before the crowds arrive.
What are the sleeping arrangements?
A shared cabin on board with all meals included. A private cabin upgrade is available on request, subject to availability.
What certification do I need?
Advanced Open Water (or equivalent), because of the 27–32 m depths and possible current. We strongly recommend Nitrox and recent dive experience. If you're unsure, contact us before booking.
How many dives do I get?
Up to four guided wreck dives: two at Abu Nuhas (typically Giannis D and Carnatic) on day one, and two on the Thistlegorm early on day two.
What's included in the price?
Hotel transfer, one night on board in a shared cabin, all meals and drinks, up to four guided dives, tanks, weights, a wreck guide, and dive insurance. Equipment rental (€15/day), Nitrox (€8/dive), private cabin upgrade and any marine-park/port fees are extra.
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