Tourism/community page highlighting shore access and snorkeling.
White Knight is a sheltered shore reef with a canyon.
White Knight is a sheltered shore reef with a canyon.
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White Knight is a sheltered shore reef in Sharm's White Knight Bay, with a shallow plateau feeding into a central canyon and swim-throughs. It is a flexible site with easy reef sections, deeper canyon options, and plenty of small marine life, so it works for relaxed touring as well as more focused skill or macro sessions.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
8m - 35m
Depth Note
A shallow plateau feeds into a deeper canyon and gully with swim-through passages.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Sheltered shore reef with a shallow plateau, central canyon, and swim-throughs; the shallow reef is easy to read and the canyon adds a more committed option.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Includes swim-throughs and a deeper section to about 35 m; plan gas and buoyancy accordingly.
Access Restrictions
The canyon and swim-throughs are for divers comfortable with overhead passages.
Legal Notes
Standard site briefing applies.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Good for reef drills, canyon exploration, and specialty-style training, with easy shallow sections and more committed deeper options.
Freediving
Freediving fits the shallow reef and sandy plateau in calm conditions, but the canyon itself is a scuba feature.
Snorkeling
The sheltered shallow reef and sandy areas are snorkeler-friendly when the sea is calm.
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
Tourism/community page highlighting shore access and snorkeling.
Operator page with coral, canyon, and small-life detail.
Public site summary with visibility and current detail.
Operator page describing the canyon and site versatility.
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