Chicken Wreck (M.V Glaros) - Jeddah
The Chicken Wreck, the M.V. Glaros, is a surprisingly good dive, especially for how shallow it sits. We love that it’s right there at 18 metres, making it super accessible for newer divers or for a relaxed second tank. You’ll drop down onto the main deck, often finding a resident turtle munching on algae, completely unbothered by your presence. The wreck itself is relatively intact, letting you peer into cargo holds that now house schools of fusiliers, swirling like silver curtains. Our favourite part is the engine room, which is an easy swim-through if you’re comfortable, offering cool shadows and the feeling of truly exploring. Look closely on the deck plates and you’ll spot crocodile fish perfectly camouflaged, waiting patiently. It’s a gentle introduction to wreck diving, but still offers plenty of nooks and crannies to keep you engaged. Ideal for anyone looking for a chill dive with a bit of history and plenty of fish life.
- Location
- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Red Sea & Middle East
- Coordinates
- 21.710500, 38.974300
- Type
- wreck
- Maximum Depth
- 18m
- Difficulty
- Beginner
Best Time to Dive in Jeddah
The warmest water temperatures in Jeddah occur in August, averaging 31.6°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 25.4°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 26.4°C
- February: 25.4°C
- March: 25.4°C
- April: 26.7°C
- May: 28.9°C
- June: 29.6°C
- July: 30.0°C
- August: 31.6°C
- September: 31.1°C
- October: 30.9°C
- November: 30.0°C
- December: 28.3°C
Nearby Dive Sites in Jeddah
- Abo Almadafee أبو المدافع - 18m (wreck)
- ABUSABAA I - 15m (wreck)
- Abu Tair - 24m (reef)
- AGIA VARVARA - 11m (wreck)
- Al Bedayah
- AlBuhairat - 5-25m (reef)
- ALEXANDER III - 10m (wreck)
- Al Fahal East
- Al Fahal North
- Al Fahal South
- Al Fahal vis Wreck (wreck)
- Al leeth
- AL MEDINA - 1m (wreck)
- Altafyah Middle Reef - 20m (reef)
- ALYAMAMA - 4m (wreck)
Nearest Dive Centres to Chicken Wreck (M.V Glaros)
- 17Sixty - ["PADI"]
- Advanced Diver Center
- Al-Haddad Scuba - SSI
- Al-Haddad SCUBA - Sheraton Resort
- Al Sanbouk - ["PADI"]
- Benya Marine Group - ["PADI"]
Marine Life in Jeddah
Home to 4 recorded species including 4 reef fish.
Notable Species
- Armed Squirrel-fish (Neoniphon sammara) - Reef Fish
- Blackspot Surgeonfish (Acanthurus nigrofuscus) - Reef Fish
- Rainbowfish (Halichoeres hortulanus) - Reef Fish
- Angelfish (Pygoplites diacanthus) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Chicken Wreck (M.V Glaros)
Based on average water temperature of 28.7°C, currents 7 cm/s.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°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