

Best for advanced divers, 25-60m, boat entry, strong current.
The Aida is a wreck site located off Safaga, Egypt, serving as an artificial reef. This advanced dive site features depths ranging from 25 to 60 metres, with an average depth of 40 metres. Access is strictly by boat due to the distance from shore. Divers encounter strong currents and must be prepared for deep diving and overhead environments. Visibility is excellent, typically between 30 and 40 metres. Marine life commonly observed includes Napoleon Wrasse, Coral Grouper, wrasses, and Freckled Hawkfish. Less frequently, divers may spot Spanish Dancer, Oceanic Whitetip Shark, Regal Angelfish, Titan Triggerfish, Great Barracuda, Scrawled Filefish, Unicornfish, Bluecheek Butterflyfish, Zebra Angelfish, and Desjardin's Sailfin Tang.
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The wreck is located at Big Brother Island and is often visited as part of a North wrecks liveaboard itinerary or BDE route.
Accessible via liveaboard boat trips.
Recorded at this site
Depth
25-60m
Visibility
30-40m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
22-26°C
Current
Strong
Divers regularly encounter Napoleon Wrasse, Coral Grouper, wrasses, and Freckled Hawkfish. Other species recorded at the site include Spanish Dancer, Oceanic Whitetip Shark, Regal Angelfish, Titan Triggerfish, Great Barracuda, and various tangs and butterflyfish.
No, this site is rated for advanced divers only due to the significant depth, strong currents, and potential for overhead environments.
The site ranges from 25 to 60 metres in depth, with an average depth of 40 metres.
The Aida Wreck is a boat-only dive site located approximately 64 kilometres from the shore.
Snorkelling is not recommended as the wreck lies at depths starting from 25 metres, making it a site intended for scuba diving.
Diving at The Aida Wreck in Red Sea Riviera requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced, Wreck. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at The Aida Wreck in Red Sea Riviera. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 26°C.
The Aida Wreck in Red Sea Riviera can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at The Aida Wreck in Red Sea Riviera typically ranges from 30 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.