Tourist Submarine Sinks Off Egypt's Coast, Leaving Six Feared Dead

The Sindbad submarine sank near Hurghada during a coral reef sightseeing trip, with 29 rescued, nine injured, and investigations ongoing into the cause.

The Sindbad tourist submarine sank on March 27, 2025, off the coast of Hurghada, Egypt, during a coral reef sightseeing trip.
Six people are feared dead, while nine others were injured, including four in critical condition, according to local reports.
Rescue operations successfully saved 29 passengers from the vessel, which had approximately 44 people of various nationalities on board.
The cause of the sinking remains unclear, and authorities have yet to finalize casualty numbers or determine contributing factors.
This incident adds to ongoing safety concerns in the Red Sea tourism industry, following previous maritime accidents in the region.