Salem Express Diving at this Tragic, Historic Site - Safaga

The Salem Express sits upright on the seabed, a somber monument to a terrible night in 1991. You’ll find her at a depth accessible to most advanced divers, though entering the wreck itself demands experience and respect for the site. Sunlight still filters into some of the upper decks, illuminating passenger belongings, even a few toy cars, scattered as if the ship might sail again. It's a poignant dive, definitely not one for chasing big fish or pristine coral, but for those who appreciate maritime history and a dive that resonates long after you surface.

Location
Safaga, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
26.640000, 34.020000

Best Time to Dive in Safaga

The warmest water temperatures in Safaga occur in August, averaging 29.2°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 22.1°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 23.1°C
  • February: 22.3°C
  • March: 22.1°C
  • April: 22.8°C
  • May: 25.0°C
  • June: 26.5°C
  • July: 27.7°C
  • August: 29.2°C
  • September: 28.6°C
  • October: 27.4°C
  • November: 26.7°C
  • December: 24.9°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Safaga

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Marine Life in Safaga

Home to 32 recorded species including 22 reef fish, 5 whales & dolphins, 2 seagrass & algae, 1 sharks & rays, 1 sea cucumbers, 1 hard corals.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Salem Express Diving at this Tragic, Historic Site

Based on average water temperature of 25.5°C, currents 16 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 26°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