THISBE - Safaga

The Thisbe, a cargo vessel that met its end in 1972 after some bad luck and a solidified cargo, sits close to the surface in Safaga. At just a meter deep, this isn't a dive site, it’s a snorkel or free-dive spot, really more of a surface attraction. You’ll see the hull and parts of the superstructure, completely colonised by small reef fish and soft corals. It’s a great option if you have non-diving friends along, or for an easy afternoon bob around, watching the sun glint off the encrusted metal. We’ve seen juvenile snapper darting through the rusted holds, and colourful parrotfish picking at the hull.

Location
Safaga, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
26.675000, 33.934166
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
1m

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

Nearest Dive Centres to THISBE

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 THISBE

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