Popular Dive Sites
The Red Sea houses hundreds of fascinating snorkeling and diving sites to choose from. The aquatic menu is almost endless and features fascinating venues with massive coral walls and labyrinths and hundreds of species of fish in each and every rainbow colour or shape or size imaginable.
The Red Sea boosts shore diving and distant diving. We cover nearby sites on daily trips and remote islands and destinations such as the Fury Shoals and the Hamata Islands by luxury boats during liveaboards adventures and mini safaris.
Popular Dive Sites on Marsa Alam
Umm Khararim
Umm Khararim Ā Site Position 25 km north of St Johnās Reef and 20 km south of Sernaka island in the Foul Bay archipelago. Sea Conditions Great visibility. Acceptable currents. Umm Khararim accommodates divers of all levels. Profile/Specifics Depth ranging from 5-15meters, creating a labyrinthine landscape of caves, Ā grottoes, caverns and meandering passages. [...]
Sernaka Island
Sernaka Island Ā Site Position 6 kilometers south of the Ras Banas peninsula in the Foul Bay archipelago. Sea Conditions Fair weather conditions. Occasionally strong current. Varying visibility. Profile/Specifics Depth 5-40 meters. From here you should be able to detect the contours of the Kamash wreck, weather permitting. You may wish to include [...]
El Kamash
El Kamash Ā Site Position Just south of the southern tip of Sernaka Island in the Foul Bay archipelago. Sea Conditions Occasional current. Visibility often limited. Only suitable for experienced divers. Ā Profile/Specifics The Kamash was a common fishing trawler that went down south of Sernaka Island in sweeping, windy conditions. Accurate data about [...]
Paradise Reef
Paradise Reef Ā Site Position Almost around the corner of Umm Khararim in the Foul Bay archipelago. Only 600 meters separates these dive sites. Paradise Reef is also known as Orabi amongst locals. Sea Conditions Fair weather conditions. Weak current. Mild waves. Shallow. Easy for all levels of divers. Ā Profile/Specifics Depth 3-17 meters. [...]
Sakhwat Abu Galawa
Sakhwat Abu Galawa Ā Site Position 50 minutes cruising from El Gouna; halfway between Hurghada and El Gouna. Sea Conditions Anticipate bumpy conditions. Exposed and unprotected. Ā Profile/Specifics Depth 4-22 meters. Plateau with coral meadows. Shallow wall. Made for drifting. Flat and sandy sefloor. Aquatic Panorama Tubular sponges Fire coral Bluespotted ray Tiger [...]
Shaab Petra
Shaab Petra Ā Site Position 45 minutes cruising from Hurghada; in Magawish area Sea Conditions Similar to Shaab Eshtab somewhat protected by islands. Could be chopp at times. Still very good choice for any level of diver and training sessions. Ā Profile/Specifics Depth 8-15 meters. Two ovel shaped ergs, interrupted by an elongated coral [...]
Hamda
Hamda Ā Site Position 70 minutes cruising from Hurghada ; east of Big Giftun. Sea Conditions Protected from wind by shape and position of Big Giftun. Suitable for any diving level. Ā Profile/Specifics Depth 0-15 meters, sloping towards more than 50 meters. Locally known as Stone Beach or Lionās Head. Drifting is popular. Interesting [...]
Fanous West
Fanous West Ā Site Position 30 minutes cruising from Hurghada, northeast of Big Giftun Sea Conditions Protected at all times, suitable for any level of diving. Ā Profile/Specifics Depth 0-14 meters. Shallow reef waal flanking a flat sandy bottom. Pinnacles. Channel access to coral garden. Aquatic Panorama Mushroom coral Black coral Jackfish Goldspotted [...]
Carless Reef
Carless Reef Ā Site Position 60 minutes cruising from Hurghada ; northeast of Big Giftun. Sea Conditions Only excellent weather permitting. No protected moorings. Experience requires courtesy of demanding and unpredictable current. Ā Profile/Specifics Depth 12-17 meters. Drop-off at 20-25 meters. Emerges from the sea like a surprise package. Two large pinnacles, encircled by [...]
Shabruhr Umm Gamaar
Shabruhr Umm Gamaar Ā Site Position 90 minutes cruising from Hurghada; north of Big Giftun. Sea Conditions Simular to Umm Gamaar Ā Profile/Specifics Oval shaped reef. Fringed by coral shelves at depthts of 15-30 meters. Small pinnacles. Anticipate the remains of a small army-supply ship. Aquatic Panorama Grey reef shark Giant morays Napoleaon [...]
Umm Gamaar
Umm Gamaar Ā Site Position 90 minutes cruising from Hurghada; north of Big Giftun. Sea Conditions Located in open sea, so exposed to weather. Experience needed for the deep wall dive. Ā Profile/Specifics Depth 0-20 meters. A plateau fans out to a deep wall. Umm Gamaar is fringed by coral. Dramatic drop-off running both [...]
Shaab Hamdallah
Shaab Hamdallah Ā Site Position 90 minutes cruising from Safaga ; southeast of Safaga Island Sea Conditions Accessible in eminent weather conditions Profile/Specifics Depth 4-19 meters. Cluster of five pinnacles, rising from a sandy bottom at 15-19 meters deep. Corals in prime state. Photogenic. Plenty of swim-throughs. Aquatic Panorama Soft coral Gorgonias [...]
Shaab Claude
Shaab Claude Ā Site Position 80 minutes cruising from Safaga ; southeast of Safaga Island Sea Conditions Shielded from winds, the current is still deceivingā¦Do not take Claude for granted. Profile/Specifics Depth 10-18 meters, with drop-offs reaching 25 meters down. A small round reef with a long coral formation on its southwest side. [...]
Ras Umm Hesiwa
Ras Umm Hesiwa Site Position 50 minutes cruising from Safaga ; facing Soma Bay Sea Conditions Requires days of calm weather and diving experience. Profile/Specifics Depth 15-40 meters. Presence of large table corals. Demanding dive. Main reef provides shallower depths for beginners. Aquatic Panorama Table coral Sea fans Crocodilefish Arabian butterflyfish [...]
Middle Reef
Middle Reef Site Position 80 minutes cruising from Safaga ; Ā east of Safaga island. Sea Conditions Exposed to sea and weather, yet fairly protected on south side. Currents may be prominent. Profile/Specifics Depth 0-12 meters. Large circular reef, fringed by dozens of pinnacles. Scenic coral gardens and coral boulders. Stretches of amazing [...]
Hal Hal
Hal Hal Site Position 80 minutes cruising from Safaga; southeast of Middle Reef. Sea Conditions Hal Hal means ārestless seaā, accounting for the choppy conditions. Also known as Shaab Quaish. Requires experience. Profile/Specifics Depth 4-35 meters.Ā Impressive āergsā, like pinnacles. Cracks and crevice in abundance, sheltering glassfish, crustaceans and shrimps. [...]
Sheikh Maalek
Sheikh Maalek 50 kilometers south of Qusier. Depth ā¦ meters. Access through a lagoon or is through a reeftop hole or lagoon. Labyrinthine feel. Presence of a small fishing boat, attracting coral life. Enclosed and sandy. Fine display of soft corals. Aquatic Panorama Soft coral Blackspot emperor Exquisite butterflyfish Scissortail sergeant Harlequin filefish Dolphins [...]
Mangrove Bay
Mangrove Bay 30 kilometers from Qusier. Depth up to ā¦ meters. On the southside of a small bay. Sandy ravines with pinnacles. Primarily stony corals. The coral here tends more to stony varieties, with brain and other massive types in evidence. Fish life is diverse and plentiful, with surgeons, unicorns, groupers, emperors, wrasse and basslets [...]
El Kahff
El Kahff 10 kilometrs from Qusier. Depth up to ā¦ meters. Entrance through canyon, leading into a sandy bay. Coral walls. Pinacles and coral slopes. Wide array of passages and caves. Pristine state of preservation. Bountiful reef fish. Aquatic Panorama Acropora Staghorn coral Spotted pufferfish Bird wrasse Orbicular batfish Lunar fusilier Bluespotted stingray Blue-spine [...]
Beit Goha
Beit Goha 20 kilometers north of Qusier. Depth 10-30 meters.Ā Exquisite coral patches. Ā Elaborate canyons and tunnels. Spectacular hard and soft coral growth. Pinnacles liked melted candle wax. Great variety of reef fish. Aquatic Panorama Acropora Table coral Guitar shark Crocodilefish Two-barred goatfish Dusky surgeonfish Largescale triggerfish
St Johnās Reef
St Johnās Reef Ā St Johnās is a reef system, not too distant from Rocky Island and Zabargad. Its underwater scenery comprises many corridors and grottoes, like aquatic caves, during the day illuminated by penetrating sun rays. The visibility is great. St Johnās is famous for its diversity of corals, such as black corals, serpentine [...]
Shaāab Samadai / Dolphin House
Shaab Samadai Shaab Samadai resembles a banana-shaped site, sheltering a large contingent of dolphins in the wild. Although dolphins never appear on command, thereās a fair chance of spotting them. Dolphins however are not the only marine life at Shaab Samadai. Aquatic Panorama Fire coral Brain coral Mushroom coral Yellow goatfish Yellowspotted burrfish Napoleon [...]
Shaab Claudia
Shaab Claudia Fury Shoals is home to Shaab Claudia, a popular cruising destination. It is a reef relatively protected from the wind, which offers several styles of diving in one! The landscapes are fantastic coral garden, mountains of hard corals, the canyon where crystalline visibility and play of light are fascinating! Very rich, Claudia is [...]
El Fanadir
El Fanadir Ā Site Position 60 minutes cruising from Hurghada ; northeast of Big Giftun Sea Conditions Fair weather conditions. Protected moorings in the lagoon. Ā Profile/Specifics Depth 0-12m meters and drop-off reaching 25 meters. Thereās a long sloping wall and a shallow lagoon. The wall is punctuated with cracks and caves, housing spectacular [...]
Fanous East
Fanous East Ā Site Position 30 minutes cruising from Hurghada; northwest from Big Giftun Sea Conditions Good at any times. Ideal for beginners and advanced divers, including training. Profile/Specifics Depth 8-12 meters at reef, dropping off to 19-27 meters. The lighthouse on the spot gave its name āfanousā. Shallow wall, erected from slopy, [...]
Turft El Shahed/Ben el Gebel
Turft El Shahed/Ben el Gebel Site Position 90 minutes cruising from Hurghada ; east of Big Giftun Sea Conditions Tucked in between Small and Big Giftun, securing shelter. All levels of diving applicable. Ā Profile/Specifics Depth 8-20 meters. Billed as Ben el Gebel, meaning ābetween the mountainsā. Pinnacles carpeted with gorgonians and soft [...]
Ras Disha/Disha Malagk
Ras Disha/Disha Malagk Ā Site Position 90 minutes cruising from Hurghada. Sea Conditions Sheltered from elements by bay. current can be demanding at times. Still a hotspot for both beginners and advanced divers. Ā Profile/Specifics Depth 9-18 meters. Intriguing pattern of shallow plateau, pinnacles, oval shaped erg, ledges and steep wall. Challenging navigation. Perforated [...]
SS Thistlegorm
Thistlegorm Ā The Thistlegorm went down during World War II at the hands of a German bomber. It resulted in the loss of nine lives. This wreck dive has a legendary status among Red Sea divers. Ā It is at a depth of 30 mtrs between the Shaā ab Ali reef. Diving requires an advanced [...]
The Bluff Point Barge
The Bluff Point Barge Ā This mini-wreck is known as the Gobal barge as well as āthe wreck at Bluff Pointā. It sank at Gobal Shaghir, north of Hurghada. The remains are sparse and at a depth of 14 meters. Bonus is the hull, smothered in lively and surprisingly colourful corals. The wreck [...]
Dunraven
Dunraven Ā The Dunraven went down north of Beacon Rock in the Strait of Global. This would have been August 1876. It now lies upside down between 18 meters and 29 meters. The wreck is easy to find and rewarding. Ā The remains of the Dunraven are inhabited by giant groupers, scissortail sergeants, crocodile fish, Ā huge [...]
El Gelwa
El Gelwa Ā Site Position 110 minutes cruising from El Gouna ; halfway Gubal Island and Shadwan. Sea Conditions Moderate waves; strong winds. Current can be deceiving. Take careā¦ Ā Profile/Specifics Depth 0-10 meters at reef side, running into a coral garden at 12-18 meters. Oval-shaped reef. Sloping coral garden features a number of [...]
North Umm Gamaar
North Umm Gamaar Ā Site Position 90 minutes cruising from Hurghada; north of Big Guftun. Sea Conditions Current can be ripping. Experience required. Ā Profile/Specifics Depth 0-24 meters. Sandy bottom sloping towards two huge coral boulders. Sheer vertical wall on southside. Thereās a cave at 8 meters. Ā Ā Aquatic Panorama Hard coral Soft [...]
Small Giftun
Small Giftun Ā Site Position 80 minutes cruising from Hurghada; east of Big Giftun Sea Conditions Occasionally exposed to wind and weather, requiring experience for deeper wall dives. Ā Profile/Specifics Depth 18-30 meters. En vogue as a drift dive and tec dive. A jungle of waving gorgonians awaits you, paired with huge soft coral [...]
Siyul Al Saghir
Siyul Al Saghir Ā Site Position 110 minutes cruising from El Gouna ; halfway between Gubal island and Shadwan. Sea Conditions At times unpredictable currents. Keyword is alert. Choppy cruising over open sea. Ā Profile/Specifics Depth ranging from 10-12 meters at the south side and 15-22 meters in the northern section. Expect the familiar [...]
Blind Reef
Blind Reef Ā Site Position 110 minutes cruising from El Gouna; halfway Gubal Island and Shadwan. Sea Conditions Little protection. Exposed out in the open to full extent. Anticipate strong currents. Experience is a must. Ā Profile/Specifics Depth to 30 meters by steep wall, plunging into the abyss. Boomerang shaped, providing shelter. Drifting written [...]
Shaab Sabina
Shaab Sabina Ā Site Position 90 minutes cruising from Hurghada ; west of Small Giftun Sea Conditions Tucked in between Big Giftun and Small Giftun; hence sheltered conditions with all benefits as a result. Ā Profile/Specifics Depth 8-14 meters. Expect a labyrinthine landscape with ridges and āergsā and coral patches. Drift diving is written [...]
Shaab Eshta
Shaab Eshta Ā Site Position 45 minutes cruising from Hurghada ; south of Big Giftun. Sea Conditions Reasonably protected by the vicinity of Magawish islands. Mind choppy conditions on the day. Benchmark for entry level training. Suiting all levels of diving. Profile/Specifics Depth 7-12 meters. Narrow channel splitsing two ergs. Tight canyon [...]
Shaab El Erg
Shaab El Erg Ā Site Position 90 minutes cruising from Hurghada ; halfway El Gouna and Shadwan. Sea Conditions Unprotected location. Exposed. Yet shelterd moorings. Ā Profile/Specifics Depth 0-18 meters, sliding to a vertical drop-off. Horse-shoe shaped reef, sheltering dolphins. Locally known as Dolphin House. Sandy bottom with profusion of small pinnacles. Your model [...]
Shaab Abu Nugar
Shaab Abu Nugar Ā Site Position 90 minutes cruising from Hurghada; north of Big Giftun Sea Conditions Protecting mooring sites to escape rough and windy conditions. Fit for all levels of divers. Ā Profile/Specifics Depth 0-14 meters. Mind the dramatic drop-off of this mid-sized reef. The main reef rises from the seabed neighboured by [...]
Rosalie Moller
Rosalie Moller The Rosalie Moller came under attack of two German Heinkel bombers in 1941 and disappeared to the bottom of the Red Sea, claiming two lives. The wreck wasnāt discovered until 1993. Itās a difficult and challenging dive, due to the ever present current and winds and its depth. Visit only with [...]
Erg Somaya
Erg Somaya Site Position 75 minutes cruising from Hurghada ; east of Small Giftun Sea Conditions Moderately exposed to weather. Experience suggested for deeper sections. Ā Profile/Specifics Depth 5-60plus meters. Steep sloping wall with beautiful coral arrangements. Coral towers conjuring up visions of colourful dripping candles. Photographer heaven. Soft corals and gorgonians. [...]
Erg Sabina
Erg Sabina Site Position 90 minutes cruising from Hurghada; east of Big Giftun. Sea Conditions Sheltered by Big Giftun and Small Giftun Ā Profile/Specifics Depth 10-12 meters. Fine selection of table corals. Featuring a delicate āergā full of soft coral, teeming with silvery glassfish. Holy grail for videographers and photographers. Aquatic Panorama [...]
Abu Ramada Gota/The Aquarium
Abu Ramada Gota/The Aquarium Ā Site Position 75 minutes cruising from Hurghada; southwest of Abu Ramada island. Sea Conditions Sheltered. Normally calm and comfortable. Little current, allowing all levels of divers. Ā Profile/Specifics Depth 0-15 meters, 40 meters at the outer ring. Oval shaped. Spectacular marine life. Oval-shaped reef. Known as the Aquarium. Cascading [...]
El Mina
El Mina The Minaās rests remain just east of Hurghada harbour. It was an Egyptian minesweeper, brought down by Israeli fighter jets in the late sixties. It is therefore of great historical significance. The Mina measures 60 to 70 meters. The sea is relatively calm here but the visibility leaves room for improvement. [...]
El Erug
El Erug Ā Site Position 60 minutes from Hurghada; south of Big Giftun Sea Conditions Sheltered by Big Giftun. Fit for all levels of diving. Ā Profile/Specifics Depth 12-14 meters. Sandy seabed, decorated with a profusion of āergsā and pinnacles over a huge area. Comprised of Erug Diana, Erug Giftun and Erug Gigi. Cluster [...]
Chrisoula
Chrisoula K Ā The Chrisoula K found its WaterlooĀ at the reef of Abu Nuhas in August 1981.. Divers will note it is fairly easy to find the site which has excellent visibility. Please anticipate current, ranging from weak to strong. The bow has disappeared. The wreck is penetrable, but it has considerably [...]
Banana Reef
Banana Reef Ā Site Position 90 minutes cruising from Hurghada ; northeast of Small Giftun. Sea Conditions Sheltered from the winds between Giftun reefs.Suits all diving levels. Ā Profile/Specifics Depth 14-22 meters. Crescent shaped reef, enclosing two fascinating coral towers and a coral meadow. Drifting is a natural choice here. Thereās an anemone city [...]
Abu Ramada North
Abu Ramada North Ā Site Position 80 minutes cruising from Hurghada ; southeast of Small Giftun. Sea Conditions Similar to Small Giftun, exposed to wind and weather and prominent currents. Requires experience. Ā Profile/Specifics Depth 20-35 meters and drop-off to more than 100 meters. Popular drift dive. Towering chimney where plateau gives way to [...]
Abu Ramada South
Abu Ramada South Ā Site Position 80 minutes cruising from Hurghada ; south of Abu Ramada Island. Sea Conditions Sheltered. Fair choice for all levels of diving. Ā Profile/Specifics Depth 5-35 meters. Lots of terraces. Famous for its eel garden. Shallow wall at the south. Coral settings shaped as a hill. Presence of an [...]
Abu Ramada Erg
Abu Ramada Erg Ā Site Position 80 minutes cruising from Hurghada ; southeast of Small Giftun Sea Conditions Deeper sections require experience. Often exposed to wind and weather. Ā Profile/Specifics Depth 10-30 meters., sloping down to 60 meters. Known as Camel Reef. Big erg emerges from plateau with three peaks. Sandy bottom gradually transforms [...]
Tobia Hamra
Tobia Hamra Site Position 30 minutes cruising from Hurghada ; south of Soma Bay Sea Conditions Nicely protected by Soma Bay. displaying little current and generally calm. Profile/Specifics Depth 4-35 meters. Extensive sloping reef with ridges and a maze of sandyĀ canyons. Huge coral garden. Aquatic Panorama Hard coral Napoleon wrasse Green [...]
Tobia Al Saghaira
Tobia Al Saghaira Site Position 30 minutes from Safaga ; between Safaga island and Soma Bay Sea Conditions Good option for most weather conditions. Fairly good protected Profile/Specifics Depth 6-15 meters. Chain of connecting pinnacles. Abundance of channels and gorges. Very good photo and video opportunities. Delicate coral formations. [...]
Tobia Al Kabeir
Tobia Al Kabeir Ā Ā Site Position 30 minutes cruising from Safaga ;halfway Safaga Island and Soma Bay. Sea Conditions Protected from waves and wind by Abu Soma. Gentle or no current, suiting all levels of divers. Profile/Specifics Depth 15-18 meters. Large oblong reef with a chain of ergs, stretching southwards. Aquatic [...]
Shaab Sheer
Shaab Sheer Site Position 70 minutes cruising from Safaga ; southeast of Safaga Island Sea Conditions Occasional strong current around the corners. Mainly gentle behind the reef. Profile/Specifics Depth 5-30 meters. Also known as Hyndman reef. Boomerang or horseshoe shaped. Pinnacles emerging from seabed. Popular as a drift dive. Beware of [...]
Tobia 4
Tobia 4 Site Position 30 Minutes cruising from Safaga ; near Soma Bay Sea Conditions Protected by Soma Bay. suitable any day of the year and fir for all levels of divers. Profile/Specifics Depth 12-30 meters. Tobia Arbaa is a group of unusually tall & narrow ergs. Vry photogenetic. This is photographers heaven. [...]
Shaab Samman
Shaab Samman Site Position 60 minutes cruising from Safaga; facing Soma Bay Sea Conditions Exposed to current and weather. Profile/Specifics Depth 8-25 meters, sloping to 60 meters. Little reef with a hard coral ridge, running parallel to the shore line Natural light penetrates cracks in the top of the reef, making [...]
Salem Express
Salem Express On 15 December 1991, theĀ Salem ExpressĀ hit the Hyndeman reef, south of Shaāab Shehr. The Salem Express carried 960 pilgrims returning from Mecca. Up to 1600 passengers were on board; only 180 survived. Regardless of the human tragedy, recreational diving is allowed here. The wreck rests in 30 meters of Red Sea [...]
Ras Abu Soma/Garden
Ras Abu Soma/Garden Site Position 45 minutes cruising from Safaga; facing Soma Bay Sea Conditions Protected from the wind, suitable for all levels of divers. Excellent visibility. Profile/Specifics Depth 0-12 meters ; drop-off at 35m plus. Has got drift diving all over it. Rich marine life above plateau. Various coral gardens. Aquatic [...]
Panorama Reef/North/South
Panorama Reef/North/South Site Position 75 minutes cruising from Safaga; east of Safaga Island Sea Conditions Beware of choppy waters, white horses and ripping currents. Brilliant wall dive. Profile/Specifics Depth 2-18 meters; 100plus drop-offs. Thereās an anemone city in store for you, billed Nemo. Aquatic Panorama Giant gorgonias Napoleon wrasse Longnose [...]
Gamul Al Saghir
Gamul Al Soghayar Site Position 20 minutes cruising from Safaga ; north of Safaga Island. Sea Conditions Small, round shaped reef. Perfect for beginners and advanced divers. Not windy or choppy. Profile/Specifics Depth 5-20 meters. Sandy plateau, decorated with numerous pinnacles, layered with soft corals. Features prominent marine life. Large quantities of eels [...]
Gamul Al Kabeir
Gamul Al Kabeir Site Position 20 minutes cruising from Safaga ; north of and Safaga island. Sea Conditions Favourable. Mild currents, suiting all levels of divers. Profile/Specifics Depth from 7-15 meters. Round reef with a narrow entrance from the west towards an inside lagoon. Ideal for drift diving. Features eel gardens and sea [...]
Abu Kifan North/South
Abu Kifan North/South Ā Site Position 1000minutes cruising from Safaga; south-east from Safaga Island Sea Conditions Open sea and exposed to weather. Moderate to strong currents. Profile/Specifics Depth to 30 meters. Deep wall dives require experience. Popular with underwater photographers. Affectionally known as "Father of the Deep". At the north of Abu Kafan [...]
Makhlouf
Maklouf 50 km north of Qusier. Depth ā¦ meters.Ā Enter site through a canyon with attractive coral formations. Widens out into a large sandy patch with green vegetation. One isolated coral boulder adorns a rare red anemone. Aquatic Panorama Coral boulders Flathead crocodilefish Scribbled filefish Blackspot emperor Bluespotted stingray White tip reef shark Eagle [...]
Brothers Islands
Brothers Islands The brothers are two peaks, emerging from the waters opposite the Red Sea coastal town of El Qusier.Ā They are rocky siblings, known as the Brothers Islands. The brothers are separated by 800 meters but they interlinked underwater.The bigger peak has a lighthouse were the Numidia went down. The Brothers Islands are [...]
Abu Sail
Abu SaileĀ Site Position 50 minutes cruising south of Port Ghalib. Wading in from the shore. Weak to gentle current. Excellent visibility. The site is exposed and perfectly fit for morning dives. Depth up to 30 meters. Entry through small hole in reeftop. The site is āopenā and is best visited in the morning hours. [...]
Shaab Abu Dabbab 6
Shaāab Abu Dabbab/ Six Islands 30 kilometers cruising ; north of Marsa Alam. Easy site. Mild current. Relatively shallow. Maximum depth 18 meters deep. Holy grail for videographers and photographers. Dugongs present. Features reefs, pinnacles, caves and tunnels. Residence of the intriguing guitar shark. Aquatic Panorama Mushroom coral Fire coral Pachyseris Black surgeonfish [...]
Om Halhalla
Om Halhalla Ā 20 minutes cruising from Abu Dabbab Bay. Excellent visibility. Medium current. Drifting conditions. Depth up to 17 meters. Photogenic. Aquatic Panorama Port coral Mushroom coral Leather coral Devil scorpionfish Cheeklined wrasse Giant moray Hawksbill turtle Black tip reef shark
Elphinstone Reef
Elphinstone Elphinstone conjures up visions of a mountain in the ocean. It is a testing site to practice your buoyancy control. The Elphinstone Reef is the place to be to encounter sharks, in particular theĀ large oceanic white tip and shoals of hammerhead sharks. The reef is a residence for tuna, blue lunar fusiliers, [...]
Abu Ghosun Wreck
Ā Abu Ghosun Wreck Description: The wreck of Abu Ghusun is also known as "Hamada", a small freighter of 499 tons, which carried a cargo of polyethylene balls on the road from Jeddah to Suez. It sank in 1993 and ran aground on the Abu Ghusun reef. You will find it 17 meters deep, accessible from [...]
Zabargad Island
Zabargad Island Zabargad takes its name from the mineral olivine gem, once mined on the island. Itās location is southeast of Port Berenice.Ā Wall drops here to 15 to 20 meters. The seabed is equipped with coral towers and pinnacles. The floral landscape is formed by innumerable species of corals, such as the staghorn [...]
Habili Gaffar at St Johnās
Habili Gaffar at St Johnās Gaffar is a smaller reef in the St. Johns system. Est of Umm Arak. Strength of current varies. No shelter from wind and waves. It attracts pelagic fish in numbers. Aquatic Panorama Pink coral Fairy basslets Bigeye snappers Clearfin lionfish Tuna Mackerel Reef sharks
Habili Ali at St Johnās
Habili Ali at St Johnās East of St. Johnās Reef. Small, oval shaped reef. Fanstastic coral formations. Many wall cracks, allowing entrance to caves. Aquatic Panorama Bottlenose dolphins Grey reef sharks Black snappers Sohel surgeonfish Titan triggerfish Eyeshadow cardinalfish Sea whiops Gorgoninans
Gota Kebira at St Johnās
Gota Kebira at St Johnās Large reef ay St. Johnās. The northern section has two plateaus that are ideal for spotting whitetip reef sharks and bluespotted stingrays. The current often splits here, making it ideal for shark encounters. The eastern and western sides have deep sloping reefs of predominant brown soft corals; the eastern side [...]
Dangerous Reef at St Johnās
Dangerous Reef at St Johnās South of St Johnās Reef. Gentle current. Shallow. Depth up to an average of 18 meters. Ā Great swim-throughs. Many breaks in the reef make easy access possible. Good shelter from wind and waves. Aquatic Panorama Soft coral Napoleon wrasse Masked pufferfish Spanish dancers Moray eels Squid Bluespotted stingray
Abu Hashish
Abu Hashish Ā Site Position 90 minutes cruising from Hurghada. Close to Ras DishaĀ in the center of a bay. Sea Conditions Choppy on windy days. Yet, satisfying for all levels and for training sessions. Ā Profile/Specifics Depth 6-25 meters. Site name translates as āseaweedā. Fringed by a huge reef. Flat sandy plateau, introducing [...]
Shaab Marsa Alam
Shaab Marsa Alam Shaab Marsa Alam is an offshore reef formation. Thereās a steep colourful wall decorated with soft coral.Ā The odd moray eelĀ may be spotted here. The west side is covered with a large coral garden.Ā Depth up to 30 meters. The southern part of the reef is home to tall risingĀ [...]
Rocky Island
Rocky Island Rocky Island is a small island, twenty minutes cruising from Zabargad and a pelagic haven, featuring a great variety of sharks, such as tigers, white tips, silvertips and hammerheads, manta rays, countless groupers, jacks and barracudas. Its walls are tumbling down to more than 100 meters. They show tapestries of sea [...]
Daedalus Reef
Daedalus Reef Ā Daedalus, also known as Abu Kizan, is a preserved marine park. Itās isolated and remote and respected for its strong currents. Therefore, diving the Daedalus is a challenge. You certainly wonāt be disappointed by the fantastic display of fire corals, brain corals, leafy corals, raspberry corals and spiny row corals. One can [...]
Shaab Maksour
Shaab Maksour Northeast of the Fury Shoals. Narrow reef, rich in swim-throughs, overhangs and cracks. Small and deep canyon. Monumental pinnacles. Table corals the size of small buildings. Dropping wall to 18meters at the southern tip, leading to a coral plateau. Aquatic Panorama Table coral Finger coral Pinnacles Lyretail anthias Grey reef sharks Trevally Tuna
Shaab Claudio
Shaab Claudio Shaab Claudio, comfortably protected by the winds, is a fine destination with the Fury Shoals system. Here the penetrating and filtering sun rays are playing tricks with your mind. It is as if you are entering magical mystery rooms and galleries; such are the illuminating coral chambers. Its light effects are [...]
Abu Galawa Kebir
Abu Galawa The Fury Shoals in Marsa Alam are the home of The Abu Galawa āSurayarā reef, not far off Ras Qulan. Thereās a wreck of a small tug on the north side of the reef, 18 meters down the surface. The wreck is in an excellent state of conservation. The crystal-clear waters [...]
Abu Galawa Soghayar
Abu Galawa Soghayar Western part of the Fury Shoals. 12 km from Wadi Lahmi. Excellent visibility. Depth up to 18 meters. Shallow and crescent shaped reef. Canyon of corals cuts the reef in halves. Ends up in a coral garden and wall, running from 17 meters deep . Thereās a wreck of a tug [...]
Malahy Sataya
Malahy Satay ābordersā on Shaab Sataya in the south-east of the Fury Shoals. Itās a circular reef with several pinnacles carpeted in coral that looked to have dropped into the sea from above. Malahy features depths, ranging from 5 to 20 meters. At 30 meters, thereās a drop-off reaching into the infinity of the abyss. [...]
Shaab Sataya/Dolphin Reef
Shaab Sataya/Dolphin Reef Ā Shaab Sataya, also goes by the name of Dolphin Reef. It is your prime option to spot the friendly animals in the wild. It has the shape of a banana or a crescent and shelters a large pod of spinner dolphins. Sometimes you can hear the dolphins ācryā with their [...]
Hamata Islands
Hamata Islands Ā The Hamata Islands are in an area called Qulāan Archipelago. They have become the home of turtles, clownfish, dolphins, rays and dugongs. Hamata is billed as the Egyptian Maldives, because of her sandy beaches. It has even become a bird sanctuary where ornithologists come to observe unique birds. This is a [...]