BLUE SEA
Why dive here
BLUE SEA is a wreck dive in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Water ranges 26-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Blue Sea wreck is just a fantastic dive if you love big pieces of history on the seafloor. Sunk way back in 1976 after catching fire in Jeddah port – imagine the commotion – this 159-meter behemoth now rests upright, starting in about 20 meters and dropping down to around 40. We love how intact it is; you can really get a sense of its scale. Swim along the deck, peer into cargo holds that now house schools of yellowfin goatfish, and marvel at the superstructure. Look for lionfish tucked into shadowy corners and the occasional hawksbill turtle cruising by. Our favourite is exploring the bow, where the anchor chains still hang, draped in soft corals. It's a proper wreck dive, best for those comfortable with deeper profiles and keen on exploration rather than just fish spotting. If you get there early, before the boat traffic picks up, the visibility can be truly stunning.
Typical BLUE SEA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (40m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
BLUE SEA Wreck History
Year Sunk
1976
Vessel Type
passenger ship
Cause
fire
The final voyage of the Blue Sea ended in a dramatic blaze in the port of Jeddah in November 1976. The motor vessel was berthed with a full complement of crew and several hundred Muslim pilgrims on board when a fire erupted. In what was a major success for maritime safety, all passengers and crew were safely evacuated from the burning ship before the fire could claim any lives.
To prevent the fire from spreading to other vessels and port infrastructure, the blazing Blue Sea was towed out of the harbor. It succumbed to the flames and damage during the night, sinking to its final resting place. Today, the wreck lies at 40 meters, making it a dive for advanced and technical divers. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the past-a passenger vessel that once carried hundreds of people, now silent on the floor of the Red Sea, its decks and corridors home to the region's rich marine life.
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Star Seas Diving Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for BLUE SEA
BLUE SEA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for BLUE SEA, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (21.69, 39.01) (4km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
31°C
87°F · Range: 28.7–32.1°C
Current Speed
2.24 cm/s
Direction: NE (63.4°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.079 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
37.06 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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