Tourist Submarine Sinks in Red Sea, Killing Six

The 'Sindbad' submarine, carrying 44 passengers, sank near Hurghada, Egypt, with 29 survivors rescued and investigations ongoing.

The tourist submarine 'Sindbad' sank on March 27, 2025, about one kilometer off the coast of Hurghada, Egypt, during a sightseeing tour.
Six fatalities have been confirmed, including at least four Russian nationals, while 29 passengers were rescued and nine sustained injuries.
The vessel, operated by Sindbad Submarines, was a semi-submersible designed for underwater tours and reportedly struck a coral reef before sinking.
Rescue operations, involving 21 ambulances, have concluded, and survivors were taken to hospitals or returned to their accommodations.
This incident marks the second major tourist boat tragedy in the Red Sea in recent months, raising concerns about safety standards in Egypt's tourism sector.