Hurghada reef advanced

Shaab James

A long, narrow reef plateau east of Big Giftun, north of Stone Beach. It is usually a calm-weather drift dive over a sloping sandy wall.

Max depth
40 m
Visibility
– m
Current
variable
Difficulty
advanced
Boat time
– min
Suitable for
advanced
Plan the dive

Site map

Shaab James dive site map with depths and routes

Dive-site guide

The plateau narrows toward the south and ends in overhangs at about 37 m. The brochure notes schooling fish and, with luck, napoleon wrasse, turtles and eagle rays.

What you'll see

Site highlights

  • Long plateau over a sloping sandy wall
  • Overhangs near 37 m
  • Schooling fish, napoleon wrasse, turtles and eagle rays