Underwater Atlas page for Green Hole El Quseir.
Shore dive with a reef-top opening, canyon route, and coral gardens.
Shore dive with a reef-top opening, canyon route, and coral gardens.
Green Hole ED is a shore dive reached by minibus, with entry through a large opening in the reef top that leads into a canyon and along coral gardens. The route combines reef-top access, coral-rich walls, and a more rugged slope feel, with a rope helping entry and exit for divers who want a structured canyon-style reef dive.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Typical Conditions
Reef-top opening, canyon route, coral gardens on both sides, and a rugged slope feel.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Use the installed rope to control entry and exit through the reef opening and canyon, and take care around reef structure.
Access Restrictions
Best for intermediate divers comfortable with overhead sections and careful reef contact avoidance.
Legal Notes
Use the installed rope for entry and exit and avoid touching the reef structure.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The dive route runs from a reef-top opening into a canyon and along reef slopes.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site in the current record; the overhead canyon and reef opening suit scuba planning.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site in the current record; the main features run through the reef opening and canyon.
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
Underwater Atlas page for Green Hole El Quseir.
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