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Port Ghalib Sand-Oasis is a jetty house reef with a one-way Palace line.
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Port Ghalib Sand-Oasis is a jetty-based house reef with route options heading north or south toward the Palace, including a one-way Palace line. The profile combines a plateau with small blocks, a standout lettuce coral, and varied topography, and the reef is known for regular fish life and occasional dolphins. It is a relaxed house-reef dive on calm days.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
14m - 18m
Depth Note
Plateau begins around 14 m; a notable large lettuce coral is mentioned at about 18 m.
Best Season
year-round
Typical Conditions
Jetty entry, plateau blocks, a one-way line toward the Palace, and calm Red Sea house-reef conditions with strong visibility.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
The dive to Palace is described as a one-way dive; plan the route and exit accordingly.
Access Restrictions
Jetty access only; the Palace line is a one-way dive.
Legal Notes
Follow resort jetty rules and the one-way route briefing from your guide.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A jetty house reef with north and south route options and a one-way line toward the Palace.
Freediving
Only limited freedive potential on the shallow house-reef sections; the site is mainly a scuba route.
Snorkeling
Calm-day snorkeling is possible near the jetty and shallow reef, but the main interest sits deeper on the plateau.
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Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
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Research Sources
Resort-area article supporting Port Ghalib Marina access and facilities context.
Dive-center page noting jetty access to Port Ghalib Sand-Oasis.
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