Tourist Submarine Sinks Off Egypt’s Red Sea Coast, Killing Six

The Sindbad submarine sank near Hurghada during a routine coral reef tour, prompting investigations into safety standards for tourist vessels.

Six people, including two children, were confirmed dead after the Sindbad submarine sank off Hurghada on March 27, 2025.
Emergency teams rescued 29 passengers, while nine others were injured, with four in critical condition.
The vessel, carrying 45 Russian tourists and five Egyptian crew members, sank approximately 1 kilometer from the shore in calm weather conditions.
The cause of the sinking remains unclear, with investigations underway to determine potential safety or operational failures.
The incident has intensified scrutiny of maritime safety in Egypt’s Red Sea tourism sector, which has faced similar accidents in recent years.