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Dive Spot Guide•
Dunraven, wreck
Classic Red Sea wreck dive with coral and fish life.
Local operator required
The site is normally run as a guide-led boat dive, and weather can cancel or shift the trip.
Dunraven, wreck is a Red Sea boat dive off Shaab Mahmoud with an inverted hull, coral cover, and weather-dependent access from Sharm-area boats.
About Dunraven, wreck
Dunraven, wreck is a classic Red Sea boat dive off Sha'ab Mahmoud, where an inverted steamship rests beside the reef wall and a coral-covered finish adds reef life to the wreck profile. The site rewards slow, methodical exploration through the hull openings, the boiler area, and the outer reef when weather and current are kind. It is a good fit for divers who want a guided wreck day with strong marine life and a calm-day plan.
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Research Estimate At Dunraven, wreck
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentModerate current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Dunraven, wreck?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Dunraven, wreck Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
15m - 29m
Depth Note
The bow sits around 15 m and the stern around 29 m, with the wreck lying inverted in two sections beside the reef wall.
Best Season
Spring through autumn.
Typical Conditions
Offshore Red Sea wreck diving with good visibility, a moderate north-south current, and weather-dependent boat access.
Safety & Access At Dunraven, wreck
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficDangerous wildlifeEntanglement riskOverhead environmentWaves
Safety Notes
Use proper wreck-diving precautions for any entry into the wreck. Weather, current, and penetration comfort limits are the main planning factors.
Access Restrictions
The wreck is offshore and reached by boat, so access depends on weather and operator schedules rather than casual shore entry.
Legal Notes
Follow local marine-park and wreck-penetration rules, and use guide-led procedures when entering the wreck structure.
Local Intel For Dunraven, wreck
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The wreck can be explored inside through large openings, with the boilers and hull break adding a classic wreck profile and a reef finish.
Wildlife at Dunraven, wreck
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Dunraven, wreck
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Dunraven, wreck
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
