Diving in Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
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- • Entry types: Mostly shore entries
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- • Highlights: Discover Red Sea and Gulf of Aden's dive spots
Explore the underwater wonders of Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, province. This region features 100 documented dive spots, each offering unique underwater experiences. Whether you're seeking calm snorkeling bays, challenging freediving depths, or exciting scuba adventures, Red Sea and Gulf of Aden has something for every underwater explorer. Browse detailed spot information, check current conditions from recent dive logs, and connect with the local diving community to make the most of your visit.
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Popular Spots in Red Sea and Gulf of Aden (100+ spots)
7 sisters (الشعاب السبعة)
The 7 Sisters, or الشعاب السبعة, consists of a cluster of seven distinct coral reefs known for their exceptional visibility and unique marine biodiversity. The site features strong currents and depths that are more suited for experienced divers, making prior diving experience beneficial. Divers can observe a diverse range of hard and soft corals, along with notable marine life such as large schools of great hammerhead sharks and barracuda. The entry to this dive site is from the shore.
7 sisters (الشعاب السبعة)
The 7 Sisters, or الشعاب السبعة, consists of a cluster of seven distinct coral reefs known for their exceptional visibility and unique marine biodiversity. The site features strong currents and depths that are more suited for experienced divers, making prior diving experience beneficial. Divers can observe a diverse range of hard and soft corals, along with notable marine life such as large schools of great hammerhead sharks and barracuda. The entry to this dive site is from the shore.
Abo Almadafee أبو المدافع
Abo Almadafee is a shore entry dive site characterized by its diverse marine life, including various species of sharks, tuna, barracuda, and dolphins. The site features notable underwater caves and an area suitable for snorkeling and swimming located behind the main dive site. Visibility is generally good, and the currents can vary, making it important for divers to be aware of conditions. Additionally, whiting fish and different types of shrimp can also be observed in this area.
Abo Almadafee أبو المدافع
Abo Almadafee is a shore entry dive site characterized by its diverse marine life, including various species of sharks, tuna, barracuda, and dolphins. The site features notable underwater caves and an area suitable for snorkeling and swimming located behind the main dive site. Visibility is generally good, and the currents can vary, making it important for divers to be aware of conditions. Additionally, whiting fish and different types of shrimp can also be observed in this area.
Abu Dabab Garden
Abu Dabab Garden features a fringing reef characterized by vibrant coral formations and a diverse array of fish species. The depth ranges from 5 to 30 meters, with notable features including a small and a large lagoon, as well as canyons and caves, particularly around the jetty area. Divers can expect to see a variety of typical reef fish, and there is a possibility of encountering dolphins, schools of barracudas, batfish, turtles, and occasionally dugongs or whale sharks.
Abu Dabab Garden
Abu Dabab Garden features a fringing reef characterized by vibrant coral formations and a diverse array of fish species. The depth ranges from 5 to 30 meters, with notable features including a small and a large lagoon, as well as canyons and caves, particularly around the jetty area. Divers can expect to see a variety of typical reef fish, and there is a possibility of encountering dolphins, schools of barracudas, batfish, turtles, and occasionally dugongs or whale sharks.
Abu Dabab I
Abu Dabab I is characterized by a diverse coral garden featuring numerous coral blocks adorned with vibrant soft corals. The site includes several small caves that allow light to filter through, creating an interesting visual effect. Access to the dive site is via boat. Marine life commonly observed here includes groupers, scorpion fish, moray eels, flute fish, lionfish, anemones, parrotfish, surgeonfish, and triggerfish.
Abu Dabab I
Abu Dabab I is characterized by a diverse coral garden featuring numerous coral blocks adorned with vibrant soft corals. The site includes several small caves that allow light to filter through, creating an interesting visual effect. Access to the dive site is via boat. Marine life commonly observed here includes groupers, scorpion fish, moray eels, flute fish, lionfish, anemones, parrotfish, surgeonfish, and triggerfish.
Abu Dabab II
Abu Dabab II features a diverse underwater landscape with coral gardens and canyons. The site includes a notable cave that allows light to penetrate, creating a unique visual experience. Divers can also explore a small, aged wreck that is adorned with soft corals. Marine life is abundant, with sightings of parrotfish, surgeonfish, small eagle rays, and Napoleon wrasse. Access to this site is via boat.
Abu Dabab II
Abu Dabab II features a diverse underwater landscape with coral gardens and canyons. The site includes a notable cave that allows light to penetrate, creating a unique visual experience. Divers can also explore a small, aged wreck that is adorned with soft corals. Marine life is abundant, with sightings of parrotfish, surgeonfish, small eagle rays, and Napoleon wrasse. Access to this site is via boat.
Abu Dabab III
Abu Dabab III is a shallow reef dive site with depths ranging from 15 to 20 meters. Divers can explore several options, including drift diving along the east and west sides. The eastern side features a stunning coral garden and multiple pinnacles, which are ideal for observing diverse marine life. This site is accessible from the shore.
Abu Dabab III
Abu Dabab III is a shallow reef dive site with depths ranging from 15 to 20 meters. Divers can explore several options, including drift diving along the east and west sides. The eastern side features a stunning coral garden and multiple pinnacles, which are ideal for observing diverse marine life. This site is accessible from the shore.
Abu Dabab IV
Abu Dabab IV is accessed via a zodiac. The site features a prominent coral block surrounded by smaller coral formations and pinnacles. Divers can observe a variety of marine life, including Goldspotted sweetlips, Yellowfin goatfish, Butterflyfish, Snappers, Batfish, and Crocodile fish. The underwater landscape is characterized by both soft and hard corals, contributing to the site's biodiversity.
Abu Dabab IV
Abu Dabab IV is accessed via a zodiac. The site features a prominent coral block surrounded by smaller coral formations and pinnacles. Divers can observe a variety of marine life, including Goldspotted sweetlips, Yellowfin goatfish, Butterflyfish, Snappers, Batfish, and Crocodile fish. The underwater landscape is characterized by both soft and hard corals, contributing to the site's biodiversity.
Abu Dabab South
Abu Dabab South is located in the bay of Abu Dabab, accessible from a sandy beach. The dive site features coral blocks at depths of 14, 16, 18, and 24 meters. Divers can observe a variety of marine life including colorful corals, moray eels, crocodile fish, snake eels, puffer fish, trigger fish, and leopard rays.
Abu Dabab South
Abu Dabab South is located in the bay of Abu Dabab, accessible from a sandy beach. The dive site features coral blocks at depths of 14, 16, 18, and 24 meters. Divers can observe a variety of marine life including colorful corals, moray eels, crocodile fish, snake eels, puffer fish, trigger fish, and leopard rays.
Abu Dabab V
Abu Dabab V is accessed by boat and features a variety of coral structures, including both large and small coral blocks. The site is characterized by a mix of hard and soft corals, providing habitat for diverse marine life. Divers can observe species such as Butterflyfish, Damselfish, Hogfish, Scorpionfish, and Nudibranchs, particularly in the caves that are present in the area. The dive site also offers open spaces that allow for striking light conditions, enhancing the underwater experience.
Abu Dabab V
Abu Dabab V is accessed by boat and features a variety of coral structures, including both large and small coral blocks. The site is characterized by a mix of hard and soft corals, providing habitat for diverse marine life. Divers can observe species such as Butterflyfish, Damselfish, Hogfish, Scorpionfish, and Nudibranchs, particularly in the caves that are present in the area. The dive site also offers open spaces that allow for striking light conditions, enhancing the underwater experience.
Abu Dabab VI
Abu Dabab VI is accessed by boat and features a large coral reef characterized by unique wave patterns that create interesting shapes. The site is surrounded by small pinnacles, enhancing its underwater topography. Divers may encounter white tip reef sharks, along with various small fish species that are preyed upon by barracuda, tuna, scorpionfish, and stingrays.
Abu Dabab VI
Abu Dabab VI is accessed by boat and features a large coral reef characterized by unique wave patterns that create interesting shapes. The site is surrounded by small pinnacles, enhancing its underwater topography. Divers may encounter white tip reef sharks, along with various small fish species that are preyed upon by barracuda, tuna, scorpionfish, and stingrays.
Abu Dabbab
Abu Dabbab is a popular dive site in the Red Sea, known for the opportunity to see dugongs, green sea turtles, and occasionally guitar sharks. The site features six reefs with varied topography, including reefs, tunnels, pinnacles, caves, and a small wreck. The shallow waters are rich in coral and seagrass, supporting diverse marine life.
Abu Dabbab
Abu Dabbab is a popular dive site in the Red Sea, known for the opportunity to see dugongs, green sea turtles, and occasionally guitar sharks. The site features six reefs with varied topography, including reefs, tunnels, pinnacles, caves, and a small wreck. The shallow waters are rich in coral and seagrass, supporting diverse marine life.
Abu Dabour
Abu Dabour offers a shore entry through a small canyon that leads to clear blue waters. The dive begins on a gently sloping sandy bottom, allowing divers to explore either the northern or southern reef. The site is home to a variety of marine life, including crocodile fish, blue spotted rays, and scorpion fish, among others.
Abu Dabour
Abu Dabour offers a shore entry through a small canyon that leads to clear blue waters. The dive begins on a gently sloping sandy bottom, allowing divers to explore either the northern or southern reef. The site is home to a variety of marine life, including crocodile fish, blue spotted rays, and scorpion fish, among others.
Abu Galawa Kebir Wreck
Abu Galawa Kebir, translating to 'big lagoon', features two prominent reefs. The northern reef is larger and includes a shallow lagoon, a coral garden, and a sandy bottom that leads to a drop-off. The southern reef is notable for its wreck, which adds an interesting dive site. Marine life in the area includes turtles, whitetip reef sharks, blue-spotted stingrays, octopuses, clownfish, and scorpionfish, alongside various soft and hard corals.
Abu Galawa Kebir Wreck
Abu Galawa Kebir, translating to 'big lagoon', features two prominent reefs. The northern reef is larger and includes a shallow lagoon, a coral garden, and a sandy bottom that leads to a drop-off. The southern reef is notable for its wreck, which adds an interesting dive site. Marine life in the area includes turtles, whitetip reef sharks, blue-spotted stingrays, octopuses, clownfish, and scorpionfish, alongside various soft and hard corals.
Abu Galawa Small
Abu Galawa Small, translating to 'small lagoon', features four minor coral reefs surrounding a central lagoon. The western side of the site includes a small wreck of a sailing vessel. Divers can encounter a variety of marine life, including bluespotted stingrays, lionfish, clownfish, whitetip reef sharks, slugs, boxfish, anthias, stonefish, and scorpionfish.
Abu Galawa Small
Abu Galawa Small, translating to 'small lagoon', features four minor coral reefs surrounding a central lagoon. The western side of the site includes a small wreck of a sailing vessel. Divers can encounter a variety of marine life, including bluespotted stingrays, lionfish, clownfish, whitetip reef sharks, slugs, boxfish, anthias, stonefish, and scorpionfish.
Abu Ghusun (Wreck)
Abu Ghusun is a wreck dive located approximately 70 kilometers south of Marsa Alam. The dive site features a sandy bottom with depths ranging from 5 meters to 25 meters, with the shipwreck lying at a depth of 16 to 17 meters. Access to the site is from the shore, making it suitable for entry-level divers. However, divers should be aware that visibility may be reduced during rough conditions. The area is home to various marine life, including blue spotted rays, crocodile fish, moray eels, and soft and hard corals. There is also a possibility of encountering sea turtles during the dive.
Abu Ghusun (Wreck)
Abu Ghusun is a wreck dive located approximately 70 kilometers south of Marsa Alam. The dive site features a sandy bottom with depths ranging from 5 meters to 25 meters, with the shipwreck lying at a depth of 16 to 17 meters. Access to the site is from the shore, making it suitable for entry-level divers. However, divers should be aware that visibility may be reduced during rough conditions. The area is home to various marine life, including blue spotted rays, crocodile fish, moray eels, and soft and hard corals. There is also a possibility of encountering sea turtles during the dive.
Abu Hamra
Abu Hamra is accessed from the shore, leading divers to a reef top that descends into a 30-meter tunnel. The tunnel features a small opening at its end and typically takes about 4 minutes to traverse. Divers may encounter currents during their dive. Beyond the tunnel, the site is characterized by soft corals and boulders. Marine life commonly observed includes wrasses, snappers, crabs, nudibranchs, giant moray eels, turtles, eagle rays, and scorpion fish.
Abu Hamra
Abu Hamra is accessed from the shore, leading divers to a reef top that descends into a 30-meter tunnel. The tunnel features a small opening at its end and typically takes about 4 minutes to traverse. Divers may encounter currents during their dive. Beyond the tunnel, the site is characterized by soft corals and boulders. Marine life commonly observed includes wrasses, snappers, crabs, nudibranchs, giant moray eels, turtles, eagle rays, and scorpion fish.
Abu Hashish
The Abu Hashish dive site features a sloping wall that reaches depths of up to 50 meters, with a sandy plateau at 10 to 20 meters. Divers can explore a coral ridge and a sea grass area, making this site suitable for novice divers. It can be accessed as a drift dive or from a mooring.
Abu Hashish
The Abu Hashish dive site features a sloping wall that reaches depths of up to 50 meters, with a sandy plateau at 10 to 20 meters. Divers can explore a coral ridge and a sea grass area, making this site suitable for novice divers. It can be accessed as a drift dive or from a mooring.
Abu Hashish Lagoon
Abu Hashish Lagoon is a dive site accessible by boat, suitable for novice divers with a maximum depth of 30 meters. Visibility is excellent and current is minimal, allowing divers to observe barracudas, jacks, moray eels, squid, mackerel, groupers, rays, and occasionally hammerhead sharks.
Abu Hashish Lagoon
Abu Hashish Lagoon is a dive site accessible by boat, suitable for novice divers with a maximum depth of 30 meters. Visibility is excellent and current is minimal, allowing divers to observe barracudas, jacks, moray eels, squid, mackerel, groupers, rays, and occasionally hammerhead sharks.
Abu Hashish South Ergs
Abu Hashish South Ergs is a dive site on the south side of Abu Hashish Island, accessible by boat from Hurghada in about 90 minutes. The reef extends 1 km, with depths ranging from 15 to 22 meters (50-72 feet) and includes both a steep wall with stronger currents suitable for drift diving and calmer areas. Marine life includes barracudas and various reef fish.
Abu Hashish South Ergs
Abu Hashish South Ergs is a dive site on the south side of Abu Hashish Island, accessible by boat from Hurghada in about 90 minutes. The reef extends 1 km, with depths ranging from 15 to 22 meters (50-72 feet) and includes both a steep wall with stronger currents suitable for drift diving and calmer areas. Marine life includes barracudas and various reef fish.
Abu Helal
Abu Helal is located approximately 3 minutes south of the Canyon dive site, which is about a 20-minute drive from the Dive Center. This site is accessible primarily during higher tides and when surface conditions are calm. Divers can explore a healthy reef teeming with various coral fish, and there are occasional sightings of rays and turtles. The afternoon light conditions are particularly favorable for underwater photography.
Abu Helal
Abu Helal is located approximately 3 minutes south of the Canyon dive site, which is about a 20-minute drive from the Dive Center. This site is accessible primarily during higher tides and when surface conditions are calm. Divers can explore a healthy reef teeming with various coral fish, and there are occasional sightings of rays and turtles. The afternoon light conditions are particularly favorable for underwater photography.
Abu Kafan
Abu Kafan is a long, narrow reef in Safaga with a vertical wall that descends over 100 meters. Divers can expect to see large marine life such as barracudas, tuna, and various shark species, along with moray eels and groupers in the reef structures. This site is recommended for experienced divers due to its depth and conditions.
Abu Kafan
Abu Kafan is a long, narrow reef in Safaga with a vertical wall that descends over 100 meters. Divers can expect to see large marine life such as barracudas, tuna, and various shark species, along with moray eels and groupers in the reef structures. This site is recommended for experienced divers due to its depth and conditions.
Abu Kafan
Abu Kafan is characterized by a long, narrow reef featuring a prominent plateau that extends from north to south. The site is known for its steep wall that descends vertically beyond 100 meters. The depth and often strong currents contribute to a diverse marine environment, with an abundance of soft corals and opportunities to encounter larger fish species.
Abu Kafan
Abu Kafan is characterized by a long, narrow reef featuring a prominent plateau that extends from north to south. The site is known for its steep wall that descends vertically beyond 100 meters. The depth and often strong currents contribute to a diverse marine environment, with an abundance of soft corals and opportunities to encounter larger fish species.
Abu Kafan North
Abu Kafan North is located approximately 80 minutes from Soma Bay, featuring depths ranging from 6 to 100 meters. The site is characterized by its diverse marine life, including reef sharks, rays, barracudas, and turtles, particularly at the northern tip where soft and fan corals thrive. This area is often compared to a smaller version of Elphinstone, making it a notable dive site for those exploring the region.
Abu Kafan North
Abu Kafan North is located approximately 80 minutes from Soma Bay, featuring depths ranging from 6 to 100 meters. The site is characterized by its diverse marine life, including reef sharks, rays, barracudas, and turtles, particularly at the northern tip where soft and fan corals thrive. This area is often compared to a smaller version of Elphinstone, making it a notable dive site for those exploring the region.
Abu Kafan South
Abu Kafan South is a dive site located approximately 80 minutes from Soma Bay, with depths ranging from 6 to 100 meters. The name translates to 'father of the abyss', reflecting the site's deep characteristics. This reef is often compared to Elphinstone but on a smaller scale. Divers can expect to encounter a variety of marine life including moray eels, lipfish, groupers, schools of anthias, barracudas, turtles, and reef sharks. Additionally, mackerel and occasional whale sharks may also be spotted in the area. The site is accessed by boat.
Abu Kafan South
Abu Kafan South is a dive site located approximately 80 minutes from Soma Bay, with depths ranging from 6 to 100 meters. The name translates to 'father of the abyss', reflecting the site's deep characteristics. This reef is often compared to Elphinstone but on a smaller scale. Divers can expect to encounter a variety of marine life including moray eels, lipfish, groupers, schools of anthias, barracudas, turtles, and reef sharks. Additionally, mackerel and occasional whale sharks may also be spotted in the area. The site is accessed by boat.
Abu Makadi Middle
Abu Makadi Middle is a dive site in Makadi Bay, Egypt, starting at a depth of 7 meters on a coral plateau and sloping down to 16 meters. Divers can explore a steep drop-off at 20 meters, with marine life including scorpionfish, stonefish, angelfish, groupers, crabs, and occasional sea turtles and dolphins. This site is accessed by boat.
Abu Makadi Middle
Abu Makadi Middle is a dive site in Makadi Bay, Egypt, starting at a depth of 7 meters on a coral plateau and sloping down to 16 meters. Divers can explore a steep drop-off at 20 meters, with marine life including scorpionfish, stonefish, angelfish, groupers, crabs, and occasional sea turtles and dolphins. This site is accessed by boat.
Abu Nawas Garden
Abu Nawas Garden is a shore dive site located at coordinates 25.237900, 34.797100. This site features a diverse coral garden composed of both soft and hard corals. Divers can expect to encounter a variety of marine species while exploring the underwater landscape. The site is known for its rich biodiversity and offers high chances of wildlife sightings in the surrounding blue waters.
Abu Nawas Garden
Abu Nawas Garden is a shore dive site located at coordinates 25.237900, 34.797100. This site features a diverse coral garden composed of both soft and hard corals. Divers can expect to encounter a variety of marine species while exploring the underwater landscape. The site is known for its rich biodiversity and offers high chances of wildlife sightings in the surrounding blue waters.
Abu Nuhas
Abu Nuhas is a dive site featuring four accessible wrecks: Carnatic, Chrisoula K, Giannis D, and Kimon M. The site is suitable for beginner divers due to its shallow depth. Notable wrecks include the Carnatic, which sank in 1869, and the Chrisoula K, which sank in 1981. Divers can explore the wrecks and marine life in this area.
Abu Nuhas
Abu Nuhas is a dive site featuring four accessible wrecks: Carnatic, Chrisoula K, Giannis D, and Kimon M. The site is suitable for beginner divers due to its shallow depth. Notable wrecks include the Carnatic, which sank in 1869, and the Chrisoula K, which sank in 1981. Divers can explore the wrecks and marine life in this area.
Abu Ramada North
Abu Ramada North is a shore entry dive site located at coordinates 27.173300, 33.985000. The area is characterized by a rich diversity of live corals and an abundance of fish species. Notable features include large gorgonian corals found at the southern point of the site, which provide habitat for various marine life, including long-nosed hawkfish. The site is part of a chain of reefs, making it a significant location for observing marine biodiversity.
Abu Ramada North
Abu Ramada North is a shore entry dive site located at coordinates 27.173300, 33.985000. The area is characterized by a rich diversity of live corals and an abundance of fish species. Notable features include large gorgonian corals found at the southern point of the site, which provide habitat for various marine life, including long-nosed hawkfish. The site is part of a chain of reefs, making it a significant location for observing marine biodiversity.
Abu Saaf ED
Abu Saaf ED is a shore dive site characterized by an entry through an opening in the reef's roof. Divers will navigate an approximately 80-meter tunnel that leads to a coral garden at a depth of 7 meters. Within the tunnel, divers can observe various marine life, including lobsters, Spanish dancers, and several species of nudibranchs. Additionally, common sightings include snappers, wrasses, and scorpionfish.
Abu Saaf ED
Abu Saaf ED is a shore dive site characterized by an entry through an opening in the reef's roof. Divers will navigate an approximately 80-meter tunnel that leads to a coral garden at a depth of 7 meters. Within the tunnel, divers can observe various marine life, including lobsters, Spanish dancers, and several species of nudibranchs. Additionally, common sightings include snappers, wrasses, and scorpionfish.
Abu Saile
Abu Saile is a dive site located approximately 50 minutes from Port Ghalib Marina, accessible via shore entry through a gap in the reef top. This site is suitable for divers of all experience levels. In the shallow areas, divers can observe a variety of hard corals. The marine life includes common shallow-water species found in the Red Sea, along with schools of juvenile barracudas and frequent sightings of baby oceanic whitetip reef sharks.
Abu Saile
Abu Saile is a dive site located approximately 50 minutes from Port Ghalib Marina, accessible via shore entry through a gap in the reef top. This site is suitable for divers of all experience levels. In the shallow areas, divers can observe a variety of hard corals. The marine life includes common shallow-water species found in the Red Sea, along with schools of juvenile barracudas and frequent sightings of baby oceanic whitetip reef sharks.
Abu Sawatyr
Abu Sawatyr features a sandy entry point leading into a bay. The sandy bottom gradually descends to a depth of 40 meters. Coral gardens are located on both sides, extending to approximately 30 meters. Divers may find it beneficial to use a rope for easier entry and exit due to potential currents. Marine life in the area includes large moray eels, Napoleon wrasse, and, with some luck, sightings of dolphins, eagle rays, and sharks.
Abu Sawatyr
Abu Sawatyr features a sandy entry point leading into a bay. The sandy bottom gradually descends to a depth of 40 meters. Coral gardens are located on both sides, extending to approximately 30 meters. Divers may find it beneficial to use a rope for easier entry and exit due to potential currents. Marine life in the area includes large moray eels, Napoleon wrasse, and, with some luck, sightings of dolphins, eagle rays, and sharks.
Abu Soma Garden
Abu Soma Garden is a dive site that features depths ranging from shallow areas to over 30 meters, making it accessible for beginner divers. The site has minimal current, which enhances the diving experience. The coral garden is also an excellent location for snorkeling. Divers can observe various schools of fish, and it is common to find moray eels and octopuses hiding among the corals. Occasionally, eagle rays are spotted in this area.
Abu Soma Garden
Abu Soma Garden is a dive site that features depths ranging from shallow areas to over 30 meters, making it accessible for beginner divers. The site has minimal current, which enhances the diving experience. The coral garden is also an excellent location for snorkeling. Divers can observe various schools of fish, and it is common to find moray eels and octopuses hiding among the corals. Occasionally, eagle rays are spotted in this area.
Abu Tair
Abu Tair is situated around 45 kilometers southwest of Jeddah and is notable for its diverse marine life and historical shipwrecks. The site provides a unique opportunity for divers to explore both the underwater ecosystems and remnants of past maritime activities. The entry to the dive site is from the shore, making it accessible for divers of varying skill levels. The area is characterized by its rich biodiversity, which includes various species of fish and coral formations, enhancing the diving experience.
Abu Tair
Abu Tair is situated around 45 kilometers southwest of Jeddah and is notable for its diverse marine life and historical shipwrecks. The site provides a unique opportunity for divers to explore both the underwater ecosystems and remnants of past maritime activities. The entry to the dive site is from the shore, making it accessible for divers of varying skill levels. The area is characterized by its rich biodiversity, which includes various species of fish and coral formations, enhancing the diving experience.
Abu Talha
Abu Talha is a dive site located approximately 15 minutes north by boat. The site features a gently sloping coral garden that includes pinnacles. As divers move northward, the terrain transitions into a sandy slope adorned with table corals. The shallow areas are particularly notable for their large hard coral formations. Access to the dive site is over the reef top, making it necessary to dive during high tide and in calm wind conditions. Divers may encounter small barracudas at the entry point, along with occasional sightings of turtles, Napoleon fish, and eagle rays. The table corals are home to schools of red tooth triggerfish.
Abu Talha
Abu Talha is a dive site located approximately 15 minutes north by boat. The site features a gently sloping coral garden that includes pinnacles. As divers move northward, the terrain transitions into a sandy slope adorned with table corals. The shallow areas are particularly notable for their large hard coral formations. Access to the dive site is over the reef top, making it necessary to dive during high tide and in calm wind conditions. Divers may encounter small barracudas at the entry point, along with occasional sightings of turtles, Napoleon fish, and eagle rays. The table corals are home to schools of red tooth triggerfish.
Abu Telha
Abu Telha is a dive site located just south of the Canyon dive site in Dahab. Divers can explore a coral garden between depths of 5 to 20 meters, suitable for all levels. At 20 meters, access to the Canyon is available for divers with minimum AOW certification, and the bottom reaches 30 meters, with options for tech divers extending to 55 meters. Expect to see a variety of marine life typical of coral reefs.
Abu Telha
Abu Telha is a dive site located just south of the Canyon dive site in Dahab. Divers can explore a coral garden between depths of 5 to 20 meters, suitable for all levels. At 20 meters, access to the Canyon is available for divers with minimum AOW certification, and the bottom reaches 30 meters, with options for tech divers extending to 55 meters. Expect to see a variety of marine life typical of coral reefs.
Achziv Canyon קניון אכזיב
Achziv Canyon is a prominent underwater wall that runs parallel to the shoreline, extending approximately 1 kilometer from the coast. The dive site begins at a depth of 10 meters and descends to 30 meters. As it is situated within a marine reserve, divers can observe a variety of marine life, including rays that are often seen gliding or resting on the sandy bottom, along with occasional visits from turtles.
Acres Canyon - קניוני עכו
Acres Canyon is a relatively untouched underwater canyon located approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) from the coast of ancient Acres. The canyon features a wall that begins at a depth of 8 meters (16 feet) and descends to about 26 meters (85 feet). Stretching 70 meters (230 feet) in length, the wall contains numerous small niches and caves that serve as habitats for various marine life. Divers may encounter a variety of sea creatures, including fish, moray eels, rays, and turtles, thanks to the unique geography that provides shelter for these animals.
Agios Georgios Pegeia Beach
Agios Georgios Pegeia Beach is located approximately 15 minutes from Coral Bay and features a convenient shore entry at Agios Georgios harbor. The dive site offers depths ranging from 3 meters to 12 meters, providing a suitable environment for divers of varying experience levels. Notable underwater features include rock formations such as an arch, a canyon, and a swim-through. The area is also known for its resident turtles, which can frequently be observed during dives. The site typically presents pristine conditions for diving.
Aiona Wreck (حطام أيونا)
The Aiona Wreck is considered one of the premier wreck dives on the Saudi side of the Red Sea. The site is divided into two sections: one suitable for entry-level divers with open spaces, and another designed for advanced divers featuring corridors and rooms, reaching depths of up to 50 meters. The wreck is teeming with marine life, including colorful reef fish, large barracudas, and hammerhead sharks, providing a rich underwater experience.
Aiona Wreck (حطام أيونا)
The Aiona Wreck is considered one of the premier wreck dives on the Saudi side of the Red Sea. The site is divided into two sections: one suitable for entry-level divers with open spaces, and another designed for advanced divers featuring corridors and rooms, reaching depths of up to 50 meters. The wreck is teeming with marine life, including colorful reef fish, large barracudas, and hammerhead sharks, providing a rich underwater experience.
Air Cavern
Air Cavern is located beneath the rocky shores of Hannouch and features a unique cold freshwater spring within. The site has two entrances: one accessible at a depth of 4 meters, suitable for less experienced divers, and another at 14 meters for those with medium experience. Inside the cavern, divers may observe various marine life, including shrimps and crabs, and there have been occasional sightings of the Mediterranean monk seal.
Akkum Batık Dalışi
Akkum Batık Dalışi features a rocky entry point leading to a sandy bottom, reaching a depth of 18 meters. At this depth, divers can explore a minibus wreck located on the rocky left side and approximately 10 meters to the west. The site is known for its vibrant marine life, particularly in the spring, making it an active area for underwater biodiversity.
Akkum Burun
Akkum Burun is an advanced diving site where the depth quickly reaches 18 meters. As divers proceed southward, they encounter a sandy bottom starting at this depth, with the possibility of reaching depths of 30 meters. The site is notable for its vibrant marine life, but divers should be cautious of strong currents, especially if they find themselves in the open sea.
Akkum Kovuk
Akkum Kovuk is a dive site suitable for beginners, characterized by a predominantly rocky bottom interspersed with sandy patches. The area is rich in fish life, providing ample opportunities for observation among the rocks. Notably, there are holes located approximately every 3 meters, allowing for easy entry for two divers at a time. The site offers a pleasant atmosphere, making it a favorable location for underwater photography.
Akyar Duvar
Akyar Duvar is a dive site suited for advanced divers due to its challenging conditions. The entry is from the shore, leading to a point where the depth increases rapidly, reaching depths of around 30 meters. Divers should be cautious of the current, which can affect visibility and requires attention to group control. The site presents a surprising underwater landscape, making it essential to monitor buoyancy and depth throughout the dive.
Akyar Gizli Koy
Akyar Gizli Koy is a dive site accessible from the shore, making it suitable for both novice and experienced divers. The depth increases gradually, allowing divers to explore varying depths with a slight change in direction. The visibility at this location is generally good, enhancing the diving experience. The site is somewhat secluded, making it less known and not easily reachable by land transportation, which contributes to its tranquil environment. It is also a suitable area for camping and swimming.
Al Kahfain (Wreck)
The Al Kahfain wreck is accessible primarily from the south wind, as diving from other directions is not advisable. Divers enter the water from the boat directly at the wreck site and proceed to dive past the wreck. The recommended route involves keeping the right shoulder over a coral garden before returning to the anchorages located on the eastern side of Shaab Sheer. The area is characterized by a variety of hard coral species and is home to the typical fish species found in the Red Sea.
Al Kahfain (Wreck)
The Al Kahfain wreck is accessible primarily from the south wind, as diving from other directions is not advisable. Divers enter the water from the boat directly at the wreck site and proceed to dive past the wreck. The recommended route involves keeping the right shoulder over a coral garden before returning to the anchorages located on the eastern side of Shaab Sheer. The area is characterized by a variety of hard coral species and is home to the typical fish species found in the Red Sea.
Al Sharouk, Aqaba
Al Sharouk is a dive site primarily for technical wreck divers, featuring a wreck that begins at a depth of approximately 32 meters and extends beyond 60 meters. Divers can conduct decompression stops either by ascending the line or by navigating the reef to the northeast, where they can reach the C130 wreck and conclude at a tank. The wreck is adorned with substantial hard and soft corals, and divers may encounter larger pelagic species in the deeper waters. The deco stop along the reef provides a unique experience.
Al Sharouk, Aqaba
Al Sharouk is a dive site primarily for technical wreck divers, featuring a wreck that begins at a depth of approximately 32 meters and extends beyond 60 meters. Divers can conduct decompression stops either by ascending the line or by navigating the reef to the northeast, where they can reach the C130 wreck and conclude at a tank. The wreck is adorned with substantial hard and soft corals, and divers may encounter larger pelagic species in the deeper waters. The deco stop along the reef provides a unique experience.
alfasma
Alfasma is a dive site located at the end of Yanbu Creek, approximately 10 minutes from the coast guard center. This site is suitable for beginner divers and is characterized by a rich diversity of marine life. Notable species include guitar rays, dolphins, lionfish, and groupers, alongside many other typical Red Sea fish. The coral formations here are healthy and thriving, contributing to the vibrant underwater ecosystem.
alfasma
Alfasma is a dive site located at the end of Yanbu Creek, approximately 10 minutes from the coast guard center. This site is suitable for beginner divers and is characterized by a rich diversity of marine life. Notable species include guitar rays, dolphins, lionfish, and groupers, alongside many other typical Red Sea fish. The coral formations here are healthy and thriving, contributing to the vibrant underwater ecosystem.
Alharrah الحرة
Alharrah is characterized by its ancient fossilized lava formations, which appear as black rocks along the shore. The site features soft sand beaches that are conducive for swimming and suitable for beginner divers. The depth reaches 10 meters within a distance of 400 meters from the shore. Marine life includes stingrays, clownfish, and various soft corals, along with nocturnal species such as shrimp and coral tubules.
Alharrah الحرة
Alharrah is characterized by its ancient fossilized lava formations, which appear as black rocks along the shore. The site features soft sand beaches that are conducive for swimming and suitable for beginner divers. The depth reaches 10 meters within a distance of 400 meters from the shore. Marine life includes stingrays, clownfish, and various soft corals, along with nocturnal species such as shrimp and coral tubules.
Alice B (Wreck)
The Alice B wreck lies at a maximum depth of 37 meters, resting on the sandy bottom. The wreck is 50 meters long and 10 meters high, with the top starting at 27 meters. Divers can clearly observe the structure and are permitted to penetrate inside the wreck only if they have completed the required wreck training course. This site is suitable for divers with Deep and Nitrox Diver certifications due to its depth and conditions.
Alila House Reef
Alila House Reef is located on the western end of Hinu Bay, providing a shore entry point for divers. The reef is relatively shallow, with depths ranging from 3 to 9 meters. Divers typically explore the site by heading out on their right shoulder and returning on their left. The underwater environment features a seasonal kelp forest, along with sea anemones and various coral formations. Marine life commonly observed includes Salalah guitarfish, eagle rays, blue spotted rays, nudibranchs, turtles, parrot fish, moray eels, banner fish, and trunk fish.
Altafyah Middle Reef
Altafyah Middle Reef is located approximately 90 kilometers south of Jeddah and is accessible via safari boats. The reef features large pinnacles that begin at a depth of 11 meters and extend down to 23 meters. Divers can expect varying current conditions, ranging from minimal to strong, and visibility can fluctuate between medium and excellent. The marine life is diverse, with sightings of shoals of yellow, blue, and silver fish. Additionally, groups of barracuda are often seen, along with occasional encounters with silky sharks, napoleon fish, and tuna.
Altafyah Middle Reef
Altafyah Middle Reef is located approximately 90 kilometers south of Jeddah and is accessible via safari boats. The reef features large pinnacles that begin at a depth of 11 meters and extend down to 23 meters. Divers can expect varying current conditions, ranging from minimal to strong, and visibility can fluctuate between medium and excellent. The marine life is diverse, with sightings of shoals of yellow, blue, and silver fish. Additionally, groups of barracuda are often seen, along with occasional encounters with silky sharks, napoleon fish, and tuna.
Ammos tou Kambouri Beach
Ammos tou Kambouri Beach, also referred to as Blue Haze, offers a shore entry point for divers. The water is shallow at the start, with a small channel leading out to depths of approximately 2 meters, eventually reaching a maximum depth of 6 meters. This site is commonly utilized for introductory dives and training sessions. Marine life observed in this area includes species such as Saddle bream, ornate wrasse, blue spotted cornet fish, damsel fish, and lionfish.
Amphitheatre
Access the dive site by descending a natural staircase to the shore. Once in the water, you will encounter intriguing underwater holes at a depth of 10 meters. The highlight of this dive is the natural underwater amphitheater, which is located between depths of 4 and 9 meters. Look for marine life such as nudibranchs, often found hidden in seagrass and beneath rocks. The play of light within the amphitheater adds to the unique underwater experience.
Amphoras
Amphoras is named for the remnants of ancient amphoras located at the site. This dive features a sandy plateau interspersed with coral blocks and pinnacles, providing an easy diving experience. Marine life includes various shrimp, glassfish, and hawkfish among the gorgonians, along with sightings of napoleon wrasse and numerous rays.
Amphoras
Amphoras is named for the remnants of ancient amphoras located at the site. This dive features a sandy plateau interspersed with coral blocks and pinnacles, providing an easy diving experience. Marine life includes various shrimp, glassfish, and hawkfish among the gorgonians, along with sightings of napoleon wrasse and numerous rays.
Anas Reef
Anas Reef is a coral island situated near the Abu Tair area. The reef is characterized by healthy coral structures and abundant marine life, contributing to clear waters that provide excellent visibility throughout the year. Commonly observed species include blue spotted rays and jackfish, along with schools of various fish. Additionally, blacktip reef sharks can occasionally be seen passing through the area. The site is accessible via shore entry.
Anas Reef
Anas Reef is a coral island situated near the Abu Tair area. The reef is characterized by healthy coral structures and abundant marine life, contributing to clear waters that provide excellent visibility throughout the year. Commonly observed species include blue spotted rays and jackfish, along with schools of various fish. Additionally, blacktip reef sharks can occasionally be seen passing through the area. The site is accessible via shore entry.
Anchor Canyon - קניון העוגנים
Anchor Canyon is a relatively shallow dive site reaching depths of 15 meters (45 feet). The area features a shallow reef where currents have shaped the rock into various passageways and canyons. The small overheads and coves in this location provide habitats for a diverse range of marine life, including groupers, moray eels, squid, and octopuses.