TIGRE & PANTERA - Jeddah
Diving the *Tigre* and *Pantera* is a journey back in time, and frankly, one of our favourite wreck dives in the Jeddah area. These two identical Italian destroyers, scuttled together in 1941, lie upright and surprisingly intact in around 40 metres. We love dropping down onto the main deck, often finding schools of jacks swirling around the mast, which still reaches up towards the surface. The sheer scale of these vessels, both over 110 metres long, is impressive. You can trace the deck, pick out the mounts for the 4.7-inch guns, and even spot the remains of the torpedo tubes. Inside, penetration is limited and requires proper training, but just swimming along the outside, peeking into the various openings, reveals a surprising amount of soft coral growth. Look for moray eels tucked into crevices and lionfish patrolling the railings. It’s a site that really makes you think about its history, perfect for experienced divers who appreciate a well-preserved piece of maritime past.
- Location
- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Red Sea & Middle East
- Coordinates
- 21.183332, 39.133335
- Type
- wreck
- Maximum Depth
- 40m
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 TIGRE & PANTERA
- 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 TIGRE & PANTERA
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