Reference for wreck attitude and reef contact.
Million Hope is a huge shallow wreck-and-reef dive in Nabq.
Million Hope is a huge shallow wreck-and-reef dive in Nabq.
Million Hope is a massive wreck-and-reef dive in Nabq, with parts of the hull still rising above the surface. The ship sits against the reef, so the dive feels like a long wreck tour with strong visual lines, coral growth, and sheltered structure around the crane and superstructure. Glassfish, nudibranchs, pipefish, and other small reef life cluster in the protected sections, while the exposed top makes sea state a major part of the plan. It is a boat dive for calm windows and experienced divers who are comfortable with an open, shallow wreck.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 22m
Depth Note
Parts of the wreck remain above the surface, with the port-side deck edge around 6 m and the stern around 22 m.
Best Season
Calm-weather windows only.
Typical Conditions
Shallow, exposed wreck-and-reef structure with reef contact and sea-state sensitivity.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Only dive in very good sea conditions; the wreck is shallow and exposed, and chop or poor visibility can make the site unsuitable.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only, and only when sea conditions are very good enough to manage the shallow exposed wreck.
Legal Notes
The wreck sits near Nabq, so follow local coastal and operator rules around reef protection and access.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Boat wreck-and-reef dive around the hull, reef edge, and upper superstructure; plan on calm conditions and controlled navigation.
Freediving
Not a practical freedive target except in very controlled, perfect-condition shallow windows.
Snorkeling
The surface structure may be visible, but it is not a snorkel-first site because the wreck is exposed and boat-dependent.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Reference for wreck attitude and reef contact.
Operator page for the Nabq coastline wreck and sea-state constraints.
Official wreck history and loss context.
Operator page with depth, difficulty, and boat/sea-condition limits.
Directory page with visibility and boat-entry summary.
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