Ras Abdalla
Depth: 15m | Type: Reef | Difficulty: Beginner
Marine Life: Turtles, eagle rays, stonefish
Overview:
A beginner-friendly 15m dive with turtles, eagle rays, and stonefish. Swim around coral blocks and pinnacles in this vibrant reef.
Grand Coral
Depth: 18m | Type: Reef | Difficulty: Advanced
Marine Life: Turtles, clownfish, pufferfish
Overview:
A shallow (18m) reef dive with turtles, clownfish, and pufferfish. Explore coral gardens and steep walls on this advanced-level site.
Fort Arabesque
Depth: 80m | Type: Reef | Difficulty: Beginner
Marine Life: Nudibranchs, eagle rays, octopuses
Overview:
Plunge to 80m along a dramatic wall dive. Discover nudibranchs, octopuses, and eagle rays. Two routes available: drift dive or explore a hidden wreck (25m).
Abu Hashish
Depth: 30m | Type: Reef | Difficulty: Beginner
Marine Life: Stonefish, scorpionfish, eagle rays
Overview:
A 20-minute boat ride to a 30m reef bursting with stonefish, scorpionfish, and eagle rays. Follow a one-way path through vibrant coral gardens.
Gota Abu Ramada
Depth: 15m | Type: Reef | Difficulty: Beginner
Marine Life: Bannerfish, turtles, triggerfish
Overview:
A shallow (15m) oval reef perfect for beginners. Swim among bannerfish, turtles, and triggerfish in this calm paradise. Hidden caves and sandy patches await.
Erg Abu Ramada
Depth: 30m | Type: Reef | Difficulty: Beginner
Marine Life: Black-tipped sharks, soft corals, barracuda
Overview:
Dive among coral pinnacles carpeted in soft corals. Keep an eye out for black-tipped reef sharks and barracudas. A medium-difficulty dive with hidden caves.
Abu Ramada South
Depth: 40m | Type: Reef | Difficulty: Beginner
Marine Life: Napoleon wrasse, morays, unicornfish
Overview:
A 1.5-hour boat ride to a 40m reef with caves, ergs, and free-swimming morays. Encounter Napoleon wrasse, unicornfish, and eagle rays. A beginner’s gem.
Abu Ramada North
Depth: 35m | Type: Reef | Difficulty: Advanced
Marine Life: Sharks, bannerfish, gorgonians
Overview:
Brace for strong currents on this advanced drift dive. Encounter reef sharks, bannerfish, and gorgonian fans on a dramatic drop-off. A thrilling adventure for pros.
Gota Abu Makadi
Depth: 40m | Type: Reef | Difficulty: Beginner
Marine Life: Moray eels, bannerfish, turtles
Overview:
Explore shallow plateaus (40m) with bannerfish, surgeonfish, and hidden caves. Keep an eye out for moray eels and turtles. A beginner’s dream reef!
Sharm El Arab
Depth: 40m | Type: Reef | Difficulty: Beginner
Marine Life: Turtles, barracudas, snails
Overview:
A quick 15-minute boat ride to a 40m wall dive. Swim alongside turtles and barracudas while exploring hidden caves. Vibrant corals and colorful snails make this a must-visit.
El Mina Wreck
Depth: 18–32m | Type: Wreck | Difficulty: Advanced
Marine Life: Glassfish, lionfish, jacks
Overview:
Dive into history on this 70m-long Egyptian minesweeper sunk in 1970. Peer through portholes at frozen-in-time torpedoes and battle-scarred hulls. Schools of glassfish dart around lionfish and jacks—perfect for advanced divers craving adventure.
Salem Express
Depth: 25m | Type: Wreck | Difficulty: Advanced
Marine Life: Groupers, crocodilefish, surgeonfish
Overview:
This 100m ferry (sunk 1991) is a haunting yet beautiful dive. Penetrate its dark corridors (for skilled divers only) and marvel at raspberry corals and soft coral-covered smoke pipes. A full-day adventure with a tragic story.
Abu Hashish South
Depth: 30m | Type: Reef | Difficulty: Beginner
Marine Life: Eagle rays, napoleon wrasse, scorpionfish
Overview:
A beginner’s paradise with clear waters and vibrant reefs. Glide between two massive reef blocks and spot eagle rays, napoleons, and red octopuses. No strong currents—perfect for all skill levels.
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