Dive in Egypt
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Sha'ab Iris Hurghada, Egypt
Part of the Abu Nugar complex, and west of Umm Gamar, this is a sand bottom with scattered coral heads.Very interesting for seeing little fish and branches since there is enough sand that you can ground yourself withoug worrying about hitting the coral here. -
Sha'ab Maksur Hamata, Egypt
This is a very large reef situated on a north-south axis with at least three diving spots. It is similar to Abu Kefan or Elphinstone. On the north and south side there is a large plateau with a drop-off.The north plateau in particular can only be dived when the sea is calm. It starts at 22m and goes… -
Sha'ab Nakari Marsa Alam, Egypt
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Sha'ab Sabrina Hurghada, Egypt
The reef here pokes out from the eastern side of Giftun Kebira island and has a coral garden extending 300-400m north of it. The best way to dive this site is on the drift, dropping 300m out and using the gentle current to make your way back to the boat mooring. This area is known for its beautiful… -
Sha'ab Saiman Safaga, Egypt
A beautifull coral garden. Some sharks, turtles, eagle rays... -
Sha'ab Sheer - Coral Paradise Safaga, Egypt
Great coral garden. Seafans are located deeper than 20m. -
Sha'ab Sheer - Shark Point Safaga, Egypt
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Sha'ab Talata Hurghada, Egypt
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Sha'ab Umm Usk Gubal Strait, Egypt
Very nice dive site with beautifull coral structures (Acropora). Dives are mainly on the W part, some times the N and SW. -
Shaab El Kenz El Quseir, Egypt
Only possible by Zodiak of the Sub Aqua Dive Center Utopia Beach.Every dive with guide.Maximum 5 divers per guide, one dive in the morning and one in the afternoon.Minimum: 20 logged dives.Sometimes big fishes (sharks, manta ray..), turtles.Many, many small fishes, great coral garden. -
Shaab Rahma El Quseir, Egypt
Diving from shore: You walk above the reef top (~50m), then you come to a hole in the reef top. This is where the dive begins! You must dive through a few caves (~7-10min), then you come to the outer reef.In the caves sometimes bad visibility, but there is a rope for orientation (you need it!). Only… -
Shaab Samadai East Marsa Alam, Egypt
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Shaab Samadai West Marsa Alam, Egypt
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Shams Safaga DC Housereef Safaga, Egypt
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Shark Observatory Ras Mohammed National Park, Egypt
The site is not aptly named as it is not noted for its shark sightings, however, it is a fantastic dive. Beneath the towering cliffs that continue below the surface to disappear into the deep abyss the wall is covered with soft coral and honeycombed with numerous gullies and canyons that are home to… -
Sharm Anbaut Marsa Alam, Egypt
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Sharm el Bahari El Quseir, Egypt
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Sharm el-Naga Safaga, Egypt
Great reef-fish, living corals. One of the best vivid reef reachable so close from shore! -
Sharm Fugani El Quseir, Egypt
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Siyul Hamata, Egypt
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Siyul Kebira Gubal Strait, Egypt
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Small Crack Gubal Strait, Egypt
Small split in the middle of Shab Mahmoud’s barrier. The tide empties and fills the inner lagoon twice daily, thus creating strong currents that promote an impressive explosion of life. Brilliant soft corals and resident flashlight fish also make it a premier night dive location - weather… -
Sodfa Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
This site is immediately northeast of the much better known and more popular Tower. This is a very easy drift dive that allows you to observe many species of coral, both hard and soft and a wide range of reef fauna. From March to the end of June it is a great hangout for passing Manta and the… -
South Abu Ramada Hurghada, Egypt
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South-West Wall Egypt
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Spit Reef Safaga, Egypt
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Susana Wreck Hurghada, Egypt
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Susana Wreck Hurghada, Egypt
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Temple Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
At the center of the Ras Umm Sid bay a huge coral pillar extends skywards, the reef wall drops to 15m. There are lots of pinnacles which are well worth exploring, this is a good spot to see octopus. The rest of the site is featureless and it is easy to get lost so don't forget your compass. Look out… -
The Alternatives Gubal Strait, Egypt
About 30 minutes north west of Ras Mohamed is a system of flat top ergs, with names like "lonely mushroom", "stingray station" and sometimes known as the "seven pinnacles". Best dive is around the third or fourth erg from the east where the current sweeps through feeding pristine corals with bright… -
The Aida Wreck The Brother Islands, Egypt
This 75m long Egyptian ship was build in France and launched in 1911. It sunk September 15th, 1957.Her bows at 25m and her stern at 60m.In a big storm in september 1957 a captain decided to ignore all warnings and bring the Aida to Big Brother. Back then she was a supply ship for the Egyptian Army.… -
The Excalibur Wreck Hurghada, Egypt
The Excalibur was a 22m long twin mast motor and sail vessel. -
The Garden of Eden Marsa Alam, Egypt
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The Kimon M El Gouna, Egypt
Panamean cargo built in Germany, the Kimon M sunk december 12th, 1978. It's known as the "lentil wreck", and the ship now lies against the reef with the bows pointing up the reef. The wreck starts at around 10 meters with a maximum depth of around 25 meters at the stern.Vessel size: length: 106m,… -
The Seven Pilars Safaga, Egypt
This is one on the greatest dive site of Safaga. In a single dive, you can visit the seven pilars (huge coral structure on a sandy floor), between 12 and 18m deep.The last west pilar hosts may lionfishes. Take care of them on night dive, they use your light beam to hunt !Early divers may see turtle… -
Tobia Hamra Safaga, Egypt
Tobia Hamra is a coral garden. -
Tobia Kebir Safaga, Egypt
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Tobia Sorraya Safaga, Egypt
Nice "Y" shape coral reef. -
Thomas Reef Strait of Tyran, Egypt
Tiran's smallest reef with plunging walls covered with soft coral, gorgonians and colourful fish life. The west wall is darker with overhangs and caves full of glassfish and sweepers. Residents include a school of large barracuda, and in summer months, some of the largest tuna we have ever seen -
Torfa Fanous East Hurghada, Egypt
This dive site has many names, including "Dolphin Reef" and "Turtle Bay".This narrow reef creates a huge calm lagoon, a great place to stop for lunch and catch the sun before the second dive of the day.The lagoon itself and the enclosing reef wall is relatively uninteresting and naturally lifeless…
- 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
