ZINGARA - Sharm el-Sheikh

We’re always drawn to a good wreck, and the Zingara often gets overlooked for her flashier neighbours. But honestly, this is one of our favourite dives in Sharm. She’s a proper ship, an 82-meter cargo vessel that went down in '84, now resting on her side at about 25 meters. The current here can be a bit frisky, especially around the bow, but it’s usually manageable and keeps the visibility clean. What we love is the sheer scale of her. You can fin along the entire length, peering into the holds where schools of glassfish shimmer like liquid silver. The engine room is accessible for experienced wreck divers, a dark, cathedral-like space that gives you a real sense of her working life. Out on the deck, we often find blue-spotted rays tucked into the sand, and the superstructure is draped in soft corals, a canvas for parrotfish and angelfish. This is a dive for those who appreciate the quiet dignity of a well-aged wreck, not just the coral gardens around it. Our top tip? Get there early to avoid the crowds, especially if you want to poke around inside without bumping into other fins.

Location
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
28.016666, 34.486668
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
0m

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 ZINGARA

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 ZINGARA

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