Inspecta 7 - El Gouna

The Inspecta 7 is one of our favourite El Gouna wrecks, a cargo vessel that went down in the 1990s. It’s sitting upright at 20 metres, and while the official reports call it "dangerous," we think that just adds to its character. The current can pick up here, especially around the bow, so it’s not really a spot for your first few dives. What we love about the Inspecta 7 is how quickly nature has claimed it. The holds are still mostly open, making for easy penetration into dark, atmospheric spaces. Sunlight filters in through the top, illuminating schools of glassfish that shimmer like scattered glitter. Keep an eye out for moray eels tucked into the crevices, and we’ve often seen crocodile fish resting on the deck plates. The stern, in particular, has become a small artificial reef, absolutely covered in soft corals that sway gently with the surge. It’s a site that feels alive, a proper wreck dive where you can almost hear the ghost of its past while surrounded by the present buzz of marine life. For photographers, the contrast between the steel and the corals makes for some striking shots, especially in the late morning light.

Location
El Gouna, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
28.320100, 33.133366
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
20m

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 Inspecta 7

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 Inspecta 7

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