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Gubal Island
The dive site is named after the British steamship Ulysses, which struck the reef at Gubal Island in 1887. Today, the wreck is heavily broken up, with its remains scattered across the reef.
A historic 19th-century wreck combined with a beautiful reef dive.
Numerous wreck sections can already be explored in shallow water.
The large steam boilers are among the most recognisable remains of the Ulysses.
The usual route follows the wreck from the shallow sections down towards the boilers before gradually returning along the reef into shallower water.
The coral-covered wreckage offers excellent opportunities for underwater photography.
Moray eels, lionfish and crocodilefish are frequently found among the wreckage and along the surrounding reef. Napoleon wrasse and schools of jacks may also pass through the area. Turtles and dolphins can occasionally be seen with a little luck.
The Wreck “Ulysses” lies at Gubal Island, approximately 40 km from El Gouna. The journey takes around 2.5 hours each way with our daily boat Vienna and approximately 45 minutes with the speedboat Blue Sister.
The shallowest remains of the Ulysses begin at approximately 5 metres. Additional wreck sections are scattered along the reef down to around 25 metres. The steam boilers are located in the deeper part of the dive site. From there, the dive can continue gradually back towards the shallower reef.
The current can be moderate to strong, making the dive more demanding. Divers should remain close to the reef, stay with their buddy and follow the guide. The current must always be checked before entering the water so that the route can be adjusted to the conditions.
As the Ulysses is heavily broken up, this dive is less about exploring an intact ship and more about discovering a fascinating combination of historic wreckage, coral reef and marine life. In stronger currents, the site is best suited to experienced divers with good buoyancy control.
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