Hurghada Dive Sites
Makadi Bay is a sanctuary for marine life. Protected from strong currents, our local bays offer calm, crystal-clear waters perfect for stress-free diving and underwater photography.
What Expect to see
- Giant Green Sea Turtles
- Seagrass Beds & Seahorses
- Blue Spotted Rays
- Ghost Pipefish
- Colorful House Reef Corals
Dive the best of Makadi Bay
Discover numerous dive sites of the Red Sea below.
Chrisoula K
4-27
Wreck
In late August 1981, the Chrisoula K got underway from Italy with a cargo of floor tiles destined for Saudi Arabia
In late August 1981, the Chrisoula K got underway from Italy with a cargo of floor tiles destined for Saudi Arabia. The ship, under the command of Captain Kanellis, made safe passage across the Mediterranean Sea, One source states that Captain was on the bridge for the entire passage from Italy up to this point and then turned the helm over to another officer in order to retire for some well-earned rest. True or not, the ship continued on its passage south, steaming at full speed, when it struck the northeast corner of Abu Nuhas.
There was apparently enough damage to the hull of the ship that it was considered a total constructive loss. The 21-man crew was picked up by the Egyptian Navy based at Hurghada and delivered to Suez shortly afterwards. The ship soon began to take on water and, with her bow firmly embedded in the reef, began to sink by the stern. Eventually she settled on the bottom at the base of the reef in 20-30 meters of water.
Carnatic
18-27
Wreck
A British P&O steamer which struck the reef of Abu Nuhas in September 1869 and sank the next day as the weather worsened
A British P&O steamer which struck the reef of Abu Nuhas in September 1869 and sank the next day as the weather worsened.
Penetration into the holds is easy for any level of diver.
Penetration into the holds is easy for any level of diver.
