Dive in Egypt
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El Farsha Marsa Alam, Egypt
This eastern dive spot is only suitable for experienced divers; and it is accessible when weather conditions are calm. You drop into the blue where the plateau starts around 30m with plentiful soft corals. There is a huge amount of marine life here, everything from densely packed shoals of reef fish… -
Sharm Abu Dabab Marsa Alam, Egypt
This site offers a tunnel system with three interconnecting pools. The current can be strong here and a rope system is in place for additional safety. Access is open to the surface in most areas although there are a couple of overhead parts. As you come out of the canyons, you are greeted by one of… -
Umm Hal Hala / Sha´ab el Naba Marsa Alam, Egypt
Sha?ab el Naba is a very long reef running from north-south that offers plenty of protection at the moorings which are situated in the south and southwest corners. This is a great site to spot barracuda and trevally passing by in the blue. The south plateau has a lot of small coral formations on a… -
Marsa Gabel el Rossas Marsa Alam, Egypt
A shore dive in a beautiful bay. Despite a narrow entrance, this dive spot is a good choice for most weather conditions, although visibility may be poor at the start if there are strong waves and low tide. A sandy bottom slopes down with the reef on both sides covered in beautiful corals, especially… -
Marsa Egla Marsa Alam, Egypt
A large sandy bay that is accessible from the shore. The access to the reef is particularly easy in poor weather due to shallow water. The bay slopes gently down to a beautiful reef for the ultimate in relaxing and easy going dives. The north side of the reef has more abundant smaller fish; the… -
Marsa Aselai Marsa Alam, Egypt
A shore dive site that offers easy access to the reef across a large sandy bay. The bottom slopes gently down over a sea grass bed to reach a beautiful reef on both sides. This is the perfect spot to enjoy a relaxed and easy dive surrounded by abundant marine life. Look out for bottom dwellers such… -
Abu Nuhas El Gouna, Egypt
About 2 hours cruising time from El Gouna lies the reef of Abu Nuhas - "The father of bad luck", so called because of the number of ships that have hit this reef over the years. The reef is to the north of Shaidwan Island, close to the main shipping channel from Suez and usually partially submerged… -
El Mazeriq Nuweiba, Egypt
The site is about 7 km south of Nuweiba. After a gentle shore entry through a break in the coral plate one sees rolling coral "hills" bottoming out in sandy bottomed "valleys". Beautiful hard corals form the hills, which you will swim over and around exploring the valleys at between 20 - 25 metres.… -
Lonely Mushroom Gubal Strait, Egypt
A single large circular tower known as the Lonely Mushroom comes up from the sandy seabed and despite its relatively small size offers a great mooring dive for those that want an easy shallow dive and loves macro photography. Nudibranches and small shrimp are in their abundance hiding in amongst the… -
Outside Hilton Nuweiba, Egypt
Only 5 minutes by jeep from the hotel you will find one of the most beautiful reefs around. 40 metres from the beach the reef starts at a depth of 4 metres and descends slowly down to a depth of 27 metres. This area is blessed with large table corals and abundant fish life including Big-Eye, Angel… -
Paradise Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Northern side of Ras Umm Sidd wall, fully decorated ergs rise from a gentle slope, home to schools of glass fish against a colourful background of soft corals. -
Ras Bob Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
This site was named as a tribute to an underwater cameraman Bob Johnson who worked in the area for many years. It is sheltered from the waves and wind and usually has weak currents. You can make this dive as a drift or as a mooring. There are many small bays with light coloured sandy floors in which… -
Ras El Shetan - Devils Head Nuweiba, Egypt
North of Nuweiba, about 30 minutes drive, is one of the best known dive sites. This is a Bedouin Camp and dive centers usually come here for a 2 tank dive outing. The southern side of the reef starts at 12 metres where you'll hit the reef plateau covered by an incredible variety of hard corals and… -
Ras El Shetan - Japanese… Nuweiba, Egypt
North of Nuweiba, about 30 minutes drive, is one of the best known dive sites. This is a Bedouin Camp and dive centers usually come here for a 2 tank dive outing. On the northern side of the reef which reveals a completely different structure. Swimming straight out from where you will have set up… -
Sacqua Abu Galawa Hurghada, Egypt
Sacqua means the fisherman's box and describes the small lagoon cut into the reef where the boats moor. This dive can be done as an out-and-back from the moored boat, or a drift dive down the reef ending at the moored boat. Another small lagoon, with large flat pinnacle, further up the reef is… -
Shaabaha Hurghada, Egypt
"the female ghost", so called because it is large reef plate lying about 5 meters below the surface and seems to appear out of nowhere to an unsuspecting boat skipper. The maximum depth here is around 13 meters making one circuit around the reef. The reef is covered in hard and soft corals and all… -
Anchor Hurghada, Egypt
Named for the large anchor resting near the pinnacle where the dive boat is moored. Moving away from this pinnacle, divers cross a coral garden to a series of pinnacles with great corals and large number of reef fish etc. -
Shag Rock Gubal Strait, Egypt
Being so close to its neighbour, the Thistlegorm, this large circular reef is often overlooked. It offers excellent diving on pristine coral from any location on its perimeter. The sheltered southern point is the most dived location offering the opportunity for drifts along the west or east sides.… -
The Gardens Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Really three "gardens" near, middle and far. The most seaward of the gardens (far), is a colourful fringing reef with a slope to 25m and dotted with small "ergs" At the top of the drop off there is a few pinnacles frequently visited by pelagics. Glass fish caves are in the reef wall at 12m. "Near"… -
Wreck of the Kormoran Strait of Tyran, Egypt
On the north of Tiran Island, this can only be dived in extremely good sea conditions but is an absolute gem. The twisted wreckage of this large container ship is in only 6 - 8 metres of water and surrounded by prolific hard coral. -
Siyul Kebira(Big Siyul) El Gouna, Egypt
This is a small low lying island around one and a half hours north of El Gouna. The island has a reef completely surrounding it and has two main dive sites: El Gilwa and Siyul Kebira.Siyul Kebira is a beautiful dive at the north east corner of the island where there is a chance to find leopard… -
El Gilwa El Gouna, Egypt
on the south side of the island is El Gilwa, so called because the reef here is not contiguous and has sandy patches between large coral blocks. There are 3 separate mooring points here allowing 4 different dives depending on the direction of the current, or a drift along the whole area. The reef… -
Siyul Soraya (Small Siyul) El Gouna, Egypt
Although, as its name suggests, this is the smaller of the two Siyul islands, it has a much larger reef surrounding it. A dive can be made on the south side of the reef, either a drift or from the moored dive boat. Alternatively the dive boat enters the lagoon through a narrow channel in the reef… -
Shabroah Siyul (Blind Reef) El Gouna, Egypt
The name means that this is a reef in the middle of the sea, but close to the island of Siyul. It is also known as Blind Reef because at high tide it is submerged and can be difficult to find. The sea around the reef reaches depths in excess of 50 meters, the reef gently sloping down to around 20… -
Ghayna El Gouna, Egypt
This dive site to the north east of El Gouna features a shallow plateau with many pinnacles, coral formations and a large coral garden. Only visited in calm weather, it is sometimes possible to see reef sharks here because of the infrequent boat traffic. -
Abu Sauatir El Quseir, Egypt
Easy shore entry with gently sloping sandy area in the middle and stunning coral reefs on either side. Huge variety of fish life from the sand dwelling crocodile fish, blue spotted rays and flounders to magical groups of Indian Mackrel and Squid free swimming in the bay. Closer to the reef clownfish… -
Abu Sauatir El Quseir, Egypt
Easy shore entry with gently sloping sandy area in the middle and stunning coral reefs on either side. Huge variety of fish life from the sand dwelling crocodile fish, blue spotted rays and flounders to magical groups of Indian Mackrel and Squid free swimming in the bay. Closer to the reef clownfish… -
Abu Sauatir El Quseir, Egypt
Easy shore entry with gently sloping sandy area in the middle and stunning coral reefs on either side. Huge variety of fish life from the sand dwelling crocodile fish, blue spotted rays and flounders to magical groups of Indian Mackrel and Squid free swimming in the bay. Closer to the reef clownfish… -
Cathedral El Quseir, Egypt
This is not one for the novice diver as it is a fully enclosed cavern for much of the dive, with no direct access to the surface.There is a guide rope inside the start of the caverns to help guide you through the passages, but this dive site is not recommended without an experienced guide as it is… -
Cathedral El Quseir, Egypt
This is not one for the novice diver as it is a fully enclosed cavern for much of the dive, with no direct access to the surface.There is a guide rope inside the start of the caverns to help guide you through the passages, but this dive site is not recommended without an experienced guide as it is… -
Cathedral El Quseir, Egypt
This is not one for the novice diver as it is a fully enclosed cavern for much of the dive, with no direct access to the surface.There is a guide rope inside the start of the caverns to help guide you through the passages, but this dive site is not recommended without an experienced guide as it is… -
Omu Sukan El Quseir, Egypt
From El Quseir harbour head north for only 10-15mins before arriving at Omu Sukan.Drop in and head down the wall to around 18m. Usually if there is any current it will be running north to south, so with the reef on your right shoulder start drifting south. For those with Advanced certifications drop… -
Marsa Mubarak Marsa Alam, Egypt
A beautiful site with colourful corals and home to a family of large sea turtles. There is also a grass meadow where the Dugong comes to feed. -
Barracuda Bay El Quseir, Egypt
A beautiful bay offering a wall of pristine coral to a sandy bottom with numerous pinnacles and a coral garden from one headland. Entry if from either a Zodiac or our Speed Boat and the dive plan is to follow the reef and exit at the shore. If air consumption permits ending the dive in the small… -
Penguin Divers House Reef Dahab, Egypt
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Shams Hotel & Dive Centre Reef Dahab, Egypt
Reef table with nice reef around. -
Dahab Days House Reef Dahab, Egypt
Lagon Village hotel.
- Quick facts about the Egypt
- Visibility: 20m - 40m
- Recommended Equipment: 3mm wetsuit in summer, and 5mm wetsuit in winter
- Prices: The common belief that you will save a lot of money is questionable, as courses here cost between US$350 and US$500 (€280 and €400).
- Seasons: All year round diving season. It follows the northern hemisphere Summer and Winter seasons. If you wish to have warm water it is best to visit the Red Sea between June and September.
- Water Temperature: 20°C (68°F) in February, 27°C (81°F) from July to October
- Air Temperature: Air temperatures in Egypt reaches 40°C (104°F) in August and falls to 20°C (68°F) in the winter (December to February).
- Highlights: Wreck diving, coral reefs, wall dives and pelagic. Also Whale sharks and Oceanic White Tip sharks.
- Currents: The currents do vary and can be from gentle to very strong.
- Average Depth: 5m - 40m
