Discover one of the Red Sea’s true giants. The Million Hope is the largest wreck in the region and a signature site on our Blue Horizon Red Sea itineraries.
Originally travelling from Jordan to Taiwan with a full load of phosphates and potash, the vessel met its fate along the Nabq coastline north of Tiran after poor visibility, navigational challenges and a fire in one of the holds. Thankfully, all cargo and fuel were safely removed to protect the pristine coral ecosystems before the ship sank.
Now resting upright in 24 metres of water, with its starboard side lying against the reef, the Million Hope is a dream for wreck lovers. Stretching 175 metres in length, 25 metres wide, and featuring five enormous cargo holds, this site offers endless exploration opportunities.
Your dive begins at the stern, where a dramatic crane draped in soft corals bursts with life — glassfish swirling in clouds and lionfish patrolling the shadows. From here, divers follow a stunning multilevel route toward the bow, passing through vast, empty holds and keeping an eye out for beautiful nudibranchs along the way.
The dive ends on the spacious deck, now home to resident snappers, chubs, and graceful batfish — a living testament to how nature transforms shipwrecks into thriving underwater sanctuaries
15-25 M
Intermediate
At the Million Hope, expect a dive that combines scale, atmosphere, and vibrant marine life. Your descent begins beside the iconic crane—now fully overgrown with soft corals and alive with swirling glassfish that create a stunning, ever-moving curtain of silver.
From there, the sheer size of the wreck becomes immediately apparent. Resting at a maximum depth of 22 metres, the structure stretches out beneath you, offering wide-open views and plenty to explore without requiring deep penetration. The shallower areas of the stern and upper sections make it a comfortable multilevel dive when conditions allow.
Because this site can only be dived during calm seas, visibility is often excellent, allowing you to take in the full silhouette of the wreck and the contrast between steel and reef. Along the way, keep an eye out for lionfish, fusiliers, chubs, and occasionally larger pelagics cruising past the bow.
Overall, expect a breathtaking combination of history, scale, and living reef — a dive that’s both impressive and atmospheric, especially for wreck enthusiasts.
