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Port Ghalib beach and jetty support plus minibus and boat logistics for the surrounding area.
Port Ghalib shore cave dive with canyon entry
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Use a guide who knows the canyon entry and local sea conditions before committing to the overhead sections.
A Port Ghalib shore cave dive known as El Masduda, with a rope-marked canyon route through closed and open sections beneath the reef. The approach starts from shallow shore water and threads through a sandy bay into the overhead passage, then opens onto hard coral blocks and small pinnacles outside the main route. It is best treated as a calm-weather recreational cave dive for divers who want a distinctive Red Sea canyon profile.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 15m
Depth Note
Shore entry starts shallow; published descriptions place the main route at about 15 m, while one operator page lists the site to 25 m.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer weather windows making the canyon entry easier.
Typical Conditions
Shore canyon entry, low current, and a route that feels easiest when the sea is calm.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Stay on the marked route through the canyon and cave sections, and avoid pushing beyond your overhead-training comfort.
Access Restrictions
Shore entry is easiest in calm weather, and the rocky approach works best with booties and a guide who knows the canyon route.
Legal Notes
Follow operator instructions and any resort or site access rules, especially inside the overhead sections.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Guided shore diving through the canyon route, with the main passage marked for navigation and coral blocks outside the reef.
Freediving
Not suitable for freediving inside the overhead sections; only the very shallow outer water would be appropriate.
Snorkeling
Not a strong snorkel site because the route is a canyon-and-cavern dive rather than a flat reef.
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Port Ghalib beach and jetty support plus minibus and boat logistics for the surrounding area.
Shore access, low current, snorkel no, hard coral blocks, and a deeper max-depth listing.
Port Ghalib-area popularity context for The Cave / El Masduda.
Good-weather cave entry, coral blocks, cleaning stations, wrasses, and cleaner shrimp.
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