Giannis D - Hurghada

The Giannis D is one of those wrecks that really sticks with you. You’re descending into the blue, and then the bow appears, sharp and imposing, silhouetted against the light. We love the way it sits, almost upright, after that journey to the Red Sea in 1983. Most of your dive here is spent exploring the stern and midships, where the engine room is a real draw. The light shafts are incredible, cutting through the overhead structures, illuminating the resident glassfish schools. You'll feel the slight shudder from the current pushing through the gaps, a subtle reminder of the open ocean. We always tell people to check the prop and rudder for schooling batfish and the occasional lionfish tucked into a crevice. The wreck itself has become a home, with colourful soft corals and sponges softening the edges of the steel plates. While the dolphins listed aren’t a regular feature *on* the wreck, we’ve seen them in the area sometimes, so keep an eye on the blue. The Giannis D is a great dive for anyone comfortable with a bit of wreck penetration and good buoyancy.

Location
Hurghada, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
27.577400, 33.923183
Type
wreck

Marine Protected Area: شعاب البحر الأحمر

Best Time to Dive in Hurghada

The warmest water temperatures in Hurghada occur in August, averaging 28.9°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 22.0°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 23.1°C
  • February: 22.3°C
  • March: 22.0°C
  • April: 22.8°C
  • May: 24.9°C
  • June: 26.2°C
  • July: 27.5°C
  • August: 28.9°C
  • September: 28.1°C
  • October: 27.3°C
  • November: 26.6°C
  • December: 24.8°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Hurghada

Nearest Dive Centres to Giannis D

Marine Life in Hurghada

Home to 47 recorded species including 33 reef fish, 7 whales & dolphins, 4 seagrass & algae, 1 sharks & rays, 1 sea cucumbers, 1 hard corals.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Giannis D

Based on average water temperature of 25.4°C, currents 20 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 25°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