ADRIANA
Why dive here
ADRIANA is a wreck dive where divers can encounter dolphins, spinner dolphins and whale sharks. Water ranges 21-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Adriana is a dive site that always surprises us, especially when we’re looking for a wreck dive in Dahab that isn't the Blue Hole’s technical depths. This isn't a massive cargo ship, it’s a barge, sunk intentionally after some rather spectacular failures during a local port expansion project. We actually know divers who watched it go down. It sits upright and relatively intact at around 20 metres, making it super accessible for advanced open water divers. What we love about Adriana is how quickly it’s become a home. Schools of bannerfish drift over the deck, and you’ll often find lionfish tucked into its nooks and crannies. We’ve spotted morays peeking from pipes, and the soft corals are really starting to pop, creating a vibrant contrast against the metal. Explore the small hold, peer into the wheelhouse area, and just spend some time watching the life swirl around it. It’s a gentle dive, usually with minimal current, perfect for an afternoon potter, and a great spot for underwater photographers to practice their wreck composition.
Typical ADRIANA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
ADRIANA Wreck History
Vessel Type
barge
Cause
unknown
Located in the clear, warm waters of Dahab, Egypt, the Adriana is a barge wreck resting at an accessible depth of 20 meters. While its history and how it came to sink are unknown, it provides an interesting and straightforward wreck dive for recreational divers. Its classification as a 'Dangerous wreck' suggests divers should exercise caution, watching for potential hazards like sharp, rusted metal or entanglement points. The simple structure of the barge makes for easy navigation and a good opportunity for photographers to capture the marine life, such as glassfish and moray eels, that has made this artificial structure their home.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ADRIANA
ADRIANA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ADRIANA, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
27.93°C
82°F
Current Speed
3 cm/s
Direction: S (180°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.065 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
38.77 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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