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Shore access, current, visibility, and site safety notes.
Excalibur is a shore-entry beginner wreck in Hurghada.
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Excalibur is a Hurghada shore-entry wreck on a former dive boat that now sits upright on a sandy bottom. The wreck has an easy penetration point, a clear deck-to-hull profile, and enough relief to make it a strong beginner wreck when buoyancy is under control. Expect an overhead environment with silt inside, sharp metal edges, and plenty of fish life on the outside. It works best as a calm-day Red Sea wreck dive rather than a deep or technical one.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
14m - 22m
Depth Note
Deck starts around 14 m and the wreck rests on sand around 18-22 m.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer days making shore entry easier.
Typical Conditions
Usually calm with little or no current; visibility is moderate, and silt inside the wreck can reduce clarity.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Watch for sharp metal edges, low light, and silt inside the holds. Use wreck-penetration precautions and a torch if you go inside.
Access Restrictions
Shore entry from Hurghada beach; confirm the access point and any local site rules.
Legal Notes
Follow local beach-access and wreck-penetration rules.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Shore-entry upright wreck with an easy penetration point and a compact profile that suits beginner wreck dives when buoyancy is solid.
Freediving
Not a sensible freedive target; the wreck depth and overhead sections call for scuba gear and careful buoyancy.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkeling site; the wreck sits too deep for casual snorkel access, even though the shore approach is easy.
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