KINGSTON - El Gouna

The Kingston is one of our favourite shallow wrecks out of El Gouna, though it can feel a bit of a longer boat ride to get there. Built in 1871, this iron-hulled steamship went down in 1881. She sits upright on a sandy bottom, broken into two main sections with a sizable gap in the middle. We always head for the stern first, where the propeller and rudder are still in place, usually buzzing with yellow butterflyfish. Diving the Kingston, you’ll spend your time exploring the collapsed holds, poking around the engine room, and navigating the remaining deck structures. There’s a distinctive feeling of history here; the iron plates are draped in soft corals, and glassfish shimmer in the darker corners. Look closely and you’ll often find crocodilefish resting on the sand nearby or stonefish camouflaged on the wreck itself. It’s a great dive for anyone who appreciates a well-preserved piece of maritime history, especially good for photographers and those newer to wreck diving thanks to the shallower depth.

Location
El Gouna, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
27.777500, 33.875557
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
0m

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 KINGSTON

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 KINGSTON

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical dive depths at the dive sites around Kingston, Jamaica?
The provided data pertains to the Kingston dive site in El Gouna, Egypt, not Kingston, Jamaica. At this specific wreck site, the listed depth is 0m, indicating it may be very shallow or even partially exposed. For information on dive depths in Kingston, Jamaica, you would need to consult resources specific to that region.
What kind of marine life and underwater attractions can divers expect to see when diving in Kingston, Jamaica?
Our current data describes the Kingston dive site in El Gouna, Egypt, which is a significant attraction itself. This site features a steam ship vessel, built in 1871 and sunk in 1881, measuring 78m x 10m. Information regarding marine life for Kingston, Jamaica, or for the Egyptian Kingston site, is not available in the provided context.
How challenging is scuba diving in Kingston, Jamaica, and are there dive sites suitable for different skill levels?
The provided data specifies the Kingston dive site in El Gouna, Egypt, which is classified with an intermediate difficulty level. This suggests it's suitable for divers with some experience. We do not have information regarding the challenge levels or suitability for different skill levels for dive sites in Kingston, Jamaica.
What is the best time of year to go scuba diving in Kingston, Jamaica for optimal conditions and visibility?
The provided information focuses on the Kingston dive site in El Gouna, Egypt. Unfortunately, the context does not include details about the best time of year for optimal conditions or visibility for this site, nor for Kingston, Jamaica. For general guidance on dive seasons, you might explore our when to dive section.
What scuba diving certifications are required or recommended for diving in Kingston, Jamaica?
The data provided describes the Kingston wreck site in El Gouna, Egypt, which is rated as intermediate difficulty. While this implies a certain level of training, specific certification requirements or recommendations for this site, or for Kingston, Jamaica, are not detailed in the given context. Divers should always ensure they have appropriate certifications for their chosen dive.
What are the typical water conditions, visibility, and currents like for scuba diving near Kingston, Jamaica?
Our available data describes the Kingston dive site in El Gouna, Egypt. However, this context does not provide specific information regarding typical water conditions, visibility, or currents for this site or for any locations near Kingston, Jamaica. Divers should always check local conditions before planning a dive.