TIMALEXANDRIA - El Gouna

We love a shallow wreck, and the Timalexandria is a cracker. This old supply vessel, nearly 50 metres long, went down back in '84 after a bit of a scrape with some unmarked tanks. Now she sits upright in just a couple of metres of water, making her perfect for snorkelers, freedivers, and even first-time divers getting used to buoyancy. What we really enjoy is how much of her remains intact. You can fin right over the deck, peer into the holds, and even poke around the bridge area. Sunlight filters through the superstructure, creating these fantastic shafts of light that dance around the schools of anthias and fusiliers that hang out here. Our favourite time to visit is late morning when the sun is high, really illuminating the rusted metalwork and the patches of soft coral that are starting to colonise it. Keep an eye out for lionfish tucked into crevices and the occasional moray eel peeking from a pipe. It's a proper wreck dive, just without the depth.

Location
El Gouna, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
28.321050, 33.112667
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
2m

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 TIMALEXANDRIA

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 TIMALEXANDRIA

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