CHRISOULA K - El Gouna

We’ve spent a lot of time on the Chrisoula K, and it’s always a winner, especially if you love a good wreck dive without the depth stress. This old freighter, built in ‘54, grounded in ‘81 and now rests in barely 10 metres, which is fantastic. You get long bottom times, meaning plenty of opportunity to explore its 106-metre length. What we really love here is the cargo holds. They’re wide open, bathed in natural light, and perfect for a casual swim-through. Keep an eye out for batfish hanging around the superstructure and lionfish tucked into shadowy corners. Inside the holds, schools of glassfish often shimmer, parting as you glide through. It’s a photographer’s playground, particularly when the sun hits the deck in the late morning, illuminating the coral growth that’s steadily reclaiming the metal. Our top tip: go early or late to avoid the crowds, as it’s a popular spot for good reason.

Location
El Gouna, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
27.583334, 33.926666
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
10m

Marine Protected Area: شعاب البحر الأحمر

Best Time to Dive in El Gouna

The warmest water temperatures in El Gouna occur in August, averaging 28.3°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 20.2°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 20.3°C
  • February: 20.2°C
  • March: 20.8°C
  • April: 22.1°C
  • May: 24.5°C
  • June: 25.8°C
  • July: 27.0°C
  • August: 28.3°C
  • September: 27.3°C
  • October: 26.1°C
  • November: 24.6°C
  • December: 22.2°C

Nearby Dive Sites in El Gouna

Nearest Dive Centres to CHRISOULA K

Marine Life in El Gouna

Home to 64 recorded species including 46 reef fish, 7 whales & dolphins, 4 seagrass & algae, 3 sea cucumbers, 2 sea snails & nudibranchs, 1 sharks & rays.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for CHRISOULA K

Based on average water temperature of 24.1°C, currents 19 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