Hurghada wreck beginner

MS Balena

A shallow 40 m wreck near Hurghada harbour, now resting on a sandy seabed around 9 m deep and popular with photographers and explorers.

Max depth
10 m
Visibility
– m
Current
mild
Difficulty
beginner
Boat time
– min
Suitable for
open-water, advanced
Plan the dive

Site map

MS Balena dive site map with depths and routes

Dive-site guide

The brochure says the Balena was built in Norway in 1952, later served as a post and supply ship, and was sunk near Hurghada in 2001. The wreck is about 40 m long and 7 m wide; visibility can sometimes be poor.

What you'll see

Site highlights

  • Norwegian-built 40 m supply ship
  • Wreck rests around 9 m on a sandy bottom
  • Fish and juvenile marine life; visibility can be limited