ADRIANA - Dahab

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.

Location
Dahab, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
29.040277, 33.117780
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
20m

Wreck History - ADRIANA

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.

Best Time to Dive in Dahab

The warmest water temperatures in Dahab occur in August, averaging 27.9°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 20.9°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 22.0°C
  • February: 21.1°C
  • March: 20.9°C
  • April: 21.8°C
  • May: 24.0°C
  • June: 25.6°C
  • July: 26.5°C
  • August: 27.9°C
  • September: 27.3°C
  • October: 26.1°C
  • November: 25.4°C
  • December: 23.8°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Dahab

Nearest Dive Centres to ADRIANA

Marine Life in Dahab

Home to 27 recorded species including 12 reef fish, 6 hard corals, 5 whales & dolphins, 1 clams & mussels, 1 sharks & rays, 1 sea snails & nudibranchs.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for ADRIANA

Based on average water temperature of 24.4°C, currents 5 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 24°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories