Independent travel page describing the house reef, on-site dive centre, and sandy-beach setting.
Coral Garden / Gassous Bay is a sheltered shore house reef.
Coral Garden / Gassous Bay is a sheltered shore house reef.
Coral Garden / Gassous Bay is a shore house reef on a sheltered bay, with easy beach entry and clear north and south sides that make the dive plan simple. The reef is known for calm water, an on-site dive base, and a mix of reef life and macro sightings, from seahorses and rays to snails, shrimps, and the occasional whale shark. Night and early-morning dives are part of the site’s rhythm, so it works well as a flexible Red Sea base.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Best Season
Year-round, with the bay most comfortable when wind is light.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered shore reef, no current, no boat traffic, and night/early-morning flexibility.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Night dives are common here, so use proper lights and low-light procedures.
Access Restrictions
Beach access from the house reef; plan to enter and exit from shore rather than by boat.
Legal Notes
Standard Egyptian dive and beach-access rules apply.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A relaxed shore dive for day or night sessions, with north and south reef sides to keep the route interesting.
Freediving
A good freedive option on calm days because entry is easy and the reef is close to shore.
Snorkeling
Strong snorkel option when the bay is calm, especially for casual reef viewing from the beach.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Independent travel page describing the house reef, on-site dive centre, and sandy-beach setting.
Operator page for the Gassous Bay resort, house reef, and diver/snorkeller focus.
Independent travel page describing the on-site Orca dive club, compressor room, and rinse tanks.
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