Shaab Abu Nuhas wreck snorkeling trip from Hurghada

Why this matters

Most Hurghada snorkeling trips send you to a reef wall. Shaab Abu Nuhas sends you to a graveyard of steel and cargo, four wrecks stacked along one reef edge, some of them dating back to the 1800s. The Carnatic went down in 1869; the Giannis D and Chrisoula K followed in the 20th century, both still recognizable from the surface.

That history is the draw, but it's also why this site punishes the wrong trip choice. Current runs stronger here than on Hurghada's calmer island stops, and the reef sits exposed at the mouth of the strait. Picking the right boat and group size in 2026 matters more here than it does for a standard island snorkel day.

Who this trip is for

Shaab Abu Nuhas snorkeling suits swimmers who are comfortable in open water, can handle mild current without a guide holding their hand, and want to see something more than coral, specifically a rusted hull breaking the surface. It's a strong pick for experienced snorkelers, underwater photographers, and anyone who's done a few Red Sea reef trips already and wants the next step up. It is not the trip for someone snorkeling for the first time in their life. If that's you, start with a sheltered island stop before booking a wreck site, and how to pick an island boat trip in Hurghada walks through calmer options that build confidence first.

Swim comfort in open water

Abu Nuhas isn't a lagoon. Swimmers need to be relaxed treading water over depth, not just paddling near a beach. Current picks up around the wreck bows, and a snorkeler who tenses up in open water burns energy fast and ends the day exhausted rather than amazed.