On March 27, 2025, a tourist submarine named "Sindbad" sank near the Red Sea resort of Hurghada, killing six Russian tourists. The vessel was carrying 50 people, including 45 tourists from Russia, India, Norway, and Sweden, along with five Egyptian crew members.

At least six tourists were killed Thursday when a submarine sank off Egypt’s Red Sea coast, according to Egyptian officials. At least five Russian tourists died, according to Russian officials in Egypt.