Million Hope - Sharm el-Sheikh

The Million Hope is a big wreck, and we mean *big*. This isn’t a delicate schooner; it’s a freighter that ran aground in 1996, and it dominates the seabed. Our favourite part is dropping down onto the stern, which is surprisingly intact, considering the forces that put it there. You can swim through cavernous cargo holds, picturing the containers that used to fill them. Light streams in from various openings, illuminating schools of glassfish that shimmer like scattered jewels. The bow, though more broken, still offers plenty to explore, especially the collapsed superstructure. We’ve spotted cowfish here, looking a bit out of place against the twisted metal. Keep an eye out in the blue; false killer whales and various dolphin species are known to cruise past, often checking out divers with a curious glance. It’s a dive for those who love substantial wrecks, who appreciate the scale and the slow reclamation by the sea. Just be mindful of the currents that can pick up, especially on the exposed sections. We always suggest a slow, methodical exploration to really take in the sheer size of the Million Hope.

Location
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
28.056389, 34.449173
Type
wreck

Marine Protected Area: محمية رأس محمد

Best Time to Dive in Sharm el-Sheikh

The warmest water temperatures in Sharm el-Sheikh occur in August, averaging 29.9°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 22.5°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 23.6°C
  • February: 22.8°C
  • March: 22.5°C
  • April: 23.3°C
  • May: 25.6°C
  • June: 26.9°C
  • July: 28.4°C
  • August: 29.9°C
  • September: 28.6°C
  • October: 27.8°C
  • November: 27.1°C
  • December: 25.3°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Sharm el-Sheikh

Nearest Dive Centres to Million Hope

Marine Life in Sharm el-Sheikh

Home to 13 recorded species including 6 whales & dolphins, 5 reef fish, 1 sharks & rays, 1 crabs & lobsters.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Million Hope

Based on average water temperature of 26.0°C, currents 10 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