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Thistlegorm
Thistlegorm WWII wreck with guided hold tours.
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Access is typically through a licensed day boat or liveaboard with a guide-led plan.
Advanced wreck day or liveaboard with strong current, busy holds, and a guide-led plan from Sharm or Hurghada.
About Thistlegorm
Thistlegorm is the classic Red Sea wreck dive: a famous WWII cargo ship that rewards advanced divers with a long boat approach, big deck structure, and guided hold exploration when conditions and certification line up. The dive is less about cruising a reef and more about reading an intact wreck, managing current and depth, and keeping your team together through a busy, high-traffic site. Expect a two-dive day or liveaboard stop, with early departures and a guide-led plan doing most of the work.
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Research Estimate At Thistlegorm
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralSome damage
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityVery crowded
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Thistlegorm?
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Thistlegorm Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
16m - 33m
Depth Note
Upright cargo wreck with a shallower bow and a deeper stern, plus holds that sit below the main deck.
Best Season
April to November
Typical Conditions
Long boat access, strong current, and a guide-led plan, with calmer surfaces more likely from spring through autumn.
Safety & Access At Thistlegorm
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficOverhead environmentStrong current
Safety Notes
Current, depth, and hold penetration make this an advanced guided wreck dive.
Access Restrictions
Day-boat or liveaboard access only; advanced certification is expected for the full wreck and guided hold penetration.
Legal Notes
The wreck is a war grave; do not remove artifacts and respect local antiquities rules.
Local Intel For Thistlegorm
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Standard trips run an exterior loop and one or more guided interior passes if you are certified.
Freediving
Not a freedive site; the wreck sits too deep and the interior demands scuba training.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the action sits well below the surface and depends on scuba access.
Recent Logged Visits At Thistlegorm
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Thistlegorm
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Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
