GEMINI - El Gouna

Gemini is a sleeper hit for us in El Gouna. Forget the big-name wrecks; this barge, sunk in ’74 after a drilling mishap, offers something genuinely different. We love how she lies on her side, making for an unusual orientation as you descend. The sheer scale of the cargo holds is what really grabs you – they’re cavernous, open to the light, and feel more like underwater cathedrals than a sunken barge. Expect to see schools of glassfish shimmering in the darker corners, spilling out into the light if you approach too quickly. The current often sweeps through here, bringing in larger pelagics, so keep an eye out into the blue. We’d suggest a slow fin-kick along the length of the hull, exploring the nooks and crannies where the structure has collapsed. It’s a site that rewards patience, perfect for photographers looking for interesting light play and divers who appreciate a wreck with a bit of industrial charm.

Location: El Gouna, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates: 28.183332, 33.383335
Type: wreck
Maximum Depth: 33m

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

Nearest Dive Centres to GEMINI

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

Indian Ocean bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus) - Whales & Dolphins
Grey Dolphin (Grampus griseus) - Whales & Dolphins
Bridled Dolphin (Stenella attenuata) - Whales & Dolphins
Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) - Sharks & Rays
Cowfish (Tursiops truncatus) - Whales & Dolphins
White Dolphin (Sousa chinensis) - Whales & Dolphins
Long-beaked Dolphin (Stenella longirostris) - Whales & Dolphins
Indian Scad (Decapterus russelli) - Reef Fish
Rock Cod (Epinephelus fasciatus) - Reef Fish
Bullethead Parrotfish (Chlorurus sordidus) - Reef Fish
Slender grouper (Anyperodon leucogrammicus) - Reef Fish
Tail-spot Squirrelfish (Sargocentron caudimaculatum) - Reef Fish
Wrasse (Stethojulis interrupta) - Reef Fish
Crested Sabretooth Blenny (Petroscirtes mitratus) - Reef Fish
False killer whale (Pseudorca crassidens) - Whales & Dolphins
Dapple coris (Coris variegata) - Reef Fish
Diagonal Butterflyfish (Chaetodon fasciatus) - Reef Fish
Desjardin's Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma velifer) - Reef Fish
Species code: Hs (Halophila stipulacea) - Seagrass & Algae
Brown Frillfin (Bathygobius fuscus) - Reef Fish

Recommended Packing List for GEMINI

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