Dive Sites in Liveaboard

The wide and shallow reef is known for its unique topography and the remains of a small wreck.
It has a distinctive, almost circular layout. In shallow water lies the wreck of the Lovilla (or Gorgonian), whose remains are visible and washed by the current.
In the shallower area, there is a sandy bottom where guitarfish and blue-spotted stingrays can be spotted.

A fascinating, narrow underwater canyon that has cut into the reef. The entrance is shallow. The canyon itself begins at approx. 20 metres and opens up at approx. 30 metres into a chamber known as the "cathedral".
A unique diving experience in a darker, enclosed space (cavern/grotto). The opening at 30 metres allows you to exit into open water. Ideal for lamp diving and geological observation.

A protected area with three shallow, coral-covered lagoons (pools) connected by sandy channels and coral tunnels.
Known for its intense play of light, shallow, dense coral gardens and rich variety of macro life. Offers sheltered conditions and is therefore very relaxing.

A large Erg, beautifully overgrown with hard and soft corals on which cavort also many schooling fish. The sand falls slowly, which also gives a field of garden eels.

An outer reef remotely forty-five minutes from the dive center. Two beautifully vegetated plateaus and endless drop-offs featuring one of the finest outdoor reefs of Safaga.

An outer reef remotely forty-five minutes from the dive center. Two beautifully vegetated plateaus and endless drop-offs featuring one of the finest outdoor reefs of Safaga.

South of Shaab Sheer lies in 30 meters depth the wreck of the Salem Express. The 110 meter long RoRo ferry sank on 14 December 1991 in a few minutes and tear, according to rough estimates, more than 800 people to their deaths.

Very beautiful coral garden in about 15 meters deep with many different hard and soft corals. As a bonus, there's a Canon and an unusual and very lively overhang.

In the big lagoon of Sataya it is almost impossible not to meet dolphins. A little more luck it needs for Mobulas, the close relatives of the Mantas, who sometimes are likewise go. At the dropoff hammerheads, tiger sharks or Thunas are sometimes observed.

A heavenly dive site with lots of canyons, caverns and caves labyrinths. To explore the place all at least four dives are required.

One of the most famous dive sites at the edge of the Fury Shoals. At the impressive dropoff spectacular encounters with hammerhead sharks, manta rays or even tiger sharks are possible at any time.

The Thistlegorm is probably the most famous wreck of the Red Sea. It lies on the eastern side of the road from Gubal and is especially known for his bulging cargo spaces in which are motorcycles and trucks.

The Bluff Point is a dive site that demands for its strong currents the diver much. But the reward for the effort is high. Gorgonians, colorful soft corals and again big fish make the Bluff Point into a genuine attraction.

On the western side of the Street of Gubal the Rosalie Moller lies in the depth of 40 meter. Roughly the same size as the Thistlegorm and sunk just two days later. The charge is less spectacular, because Rosalie had only coal loaded. But the wreck is better preserved than the Thistlegorm.

The Kimon M is also known as lenses freighter because of thes charge. The bow protrudes slightly out of the water. The destroyed stern lies at the deepest point at 30 meters.

The once in Travemünde spilled from the stack Chrisola K failed 1981 the reef of Abu Nuhas. The "tiles Freighter" is quite badly damaged. This requires for the diver a special attention.

The steamboat Carnatic is considered as one of the finest wrecks in the Red Sea. The ship had wine and allegedly even gold loaded, sank 1869. From the wreck lying on its side, the fuselage envelope is really just obtained. The partially dissolved planks offer photographers bizarre motifs. The ship had, moreover, a brief guest appearance in Jules Verne's novel "Around the World in 80 Days".

The machine room and the well divable bridge are the highlights of the freighter, which failed on the reef of Abu Nuhas in 1983. Coveted was its cargo of tropical wood.

Not far from the famous wreck is one of the most beautiful coral gardens in front of El Gouna in ten to 12 meters, which then in a Drop-off proceeds. Here determine shoals of fusiliers and mackerels image. Even tuna fish can be seen here.

The coral garden which drops slowly stage, is a paradise for turtles. Sometimes even leopard sharks can be observed.

Under the central buoy in about 15 meters remains a shark-cage, left by the diving pioneer Hans Hass. The highlight of the dive at the dropoff is a cave in 28 meters depth.

The legendary reputation of Shaab Samadai rests on a school of about 60 spinner dolphins. But the nice dropoff and an extensive system of canyons make a dive there a memorable one.

Shaab Alam is a dive site, which is often used for drift dives. The beautifully vegetated steep reef, with its hard and soft corals shelter for numerous species. Always there is the chance of an encounter with a large Napoleon, a turtle or a reef shark.

The Elphinstone is among divers a legend. Solitary offshore reef in elevation of about 100 meters. The diversity is huge. Highlights include encounters with Longimanus sharks and - yes to the season - hammerheads. The flow, however, can sometimes be tricky here.

A shallow coral garden with some blocks. The biodiversity here is great, but fish do not even play the main role. The highlight is namely the wreck lying here.

A very diversified large dive site with many variation possibilities. Overgrown beautiful, rich in fish and always good for several turtle encounters.

Partly coral gardens on a flat sandy bottom ensure a comfortable dive and encounters with the typical Red Sea residents.

The site keeps prepared two special attractions. On one hand, here is a Chinese tugboat sank 1943. Very close to the wreck, only in six meter, there is an interesting cave.

A large system of caverns and caves invites the divers to the most exciting dive sites in the southern Red Sea. Cathedral Illustrative, light-filled halls provide an unforgettable experience.

The reef surrounds an island and lies on a wide, flat, sandy plateau (approx. 10 to 20 metres deep), which merges into a steep slope (drop-off). A lagoon to the south offers sheltered anchorages.

It is a large, elongated reef that encloses an extensive, shallow lagoon. This lagoon often serves as a sheltered anchorage for ships overnight.
The main attraction is the wreck of the British merchant ship Dunraven, which ran aground on the reef and sank in 1876. Today, the ship lies keel up (upside down) at a depth of 15 to 30 metres and is broken into two large pieces.

A top Egypt dive destination, the two Brother islands are for advanced divers who have completed at least 50 dives. For those who venture to the islands, this magnificent dive area is home to dazzling coral reefs and wonderful wrecks and you can even swim alongside whitetip and hammerhead sharks. The dive conditions here are very challenging with exposed areas and strong currents.

Daedalus Reef can only be reached by liveaboard boats and is one of the top dive sites on most divers' wish lists. This spectacular reef, which is about 80km from Marsa Alam and 400m long, is hard to miss as it even has its own lighthouse. With a visibility of 20 - 30 metres, hammerhead sharks, barracudas, large mackerel, tuna, eagle rays and manta rays are frequently spotted.

Shaab Sharm is a popular diving site located about 12 km off the coast of Marsa Alam, Egypt. It is a long, exposed reef with steep walls that drop to over 200 meters, making it rich in coral growth and marine life, though strong currents mean it is not suitable for beginners and night dives are not possible. It is a frequently visited location for divers on south Red Sea diving safaris.

On the south side of the island, the reef slopes gently from 10 to 15 metres, followed by a beautifully overgrown, narrow plateau with bizarrely shaped coral blocks, before turning into a drop-off.
There is a well-known, relatively intact wreck at the dive site, which starts at a shallow depth (approx. 1 metre) and extends to the sandy bottom at a depth of 24 metres.
The underwater world is rich with hard and soft corals as well as large fish such as manta rays and hammerhead sharks.

A collection of offshore reefs (Habili Ali, Gota Kebir, etc.) with healthy hard and soft corals, steep walls, canyons and caves.
High diversity of fish. Large schools of fusiliers and snappers. Good chance of seeing grey reef sharks and sometimes hammerhead sharks.

Elba Reef (or Gebel el-Tair), a very rare and remote dive site in the Halaib Triangle (border area). These reefs are only visited in very good weather conditions and on special, long safaris. They offer almost untouched plateaus and steep walls.

Marsa Mubarak is one of the best known and most popular bays in the Marsa Alam region. It is located about 10 kilometres north of Port Ghalib and is a must for every diver due to its sheltered location and famous marine life (dugongs, green sea turtles).

A solid, beautiful and, above all, reliable dive site, perfectly suited for the first dive of a safari before heading to the more challenging offshore reefs and wrecks.

To the north lies the wreck of a freighter (the Cypriot freighter Lara or Loullia), the remains of which are still visible.
Impressive, steep walls. The reef has a large sandy plateau on the north side and a beautiful coral pinnacle on the west side.
In summer, the northern plateau is famous for sightings of schools of hammerhead sharks.

The longest, narrowest and most exposed reef with a long, narrow coral wall that drops steeply. It has no buoy or anchorage, which is why it is almost exclusively dived as a fast drift dive.
An exciting dive where you drift along the wall.
Excellent chances of seeing grey reef sharks and white tip reef sharks, as well as large schools of barracuda and mackerel.

The reef wall drops steeply. The famous Thomas Canyon begins at approx. 35 metres and extends to a depth of over 90 metres.
Beautifully overgrown, colourful walls. The canyon is only accessible to specially trained technical divers.

A massive, vertical sinkhole that extends from the reef top (shallow water) to a depth of over 100 metres. Divers enter it via a shallow entrance ("The Saddle") at a depth of approximately 6 metres.
Recreational divers only dive the outer reef and the edge of the hole. The famous arch passage is located at a depth of approximately 56 metres and is reserved exclusively for technical divers with specialised training and equipment.

Habili Ali is a freestanding offshore reef in the St. Johns reef system (a "habili" is a freestanding coral tower that does not quite reach the surface) known for its dramatic topography, impressive corals and, above all, the high probability of encountering large fish.

Gota St. Johns is known for its beautiful sloping plateaus and rich, colourful coral gardens. It is considered one of the most aesthetically pleasing reefs in the St. Johns region. What makes Gota St. Johns special are the terraced sections covered with giant gorgonian fans, broccoli corals and massive table corals.

Umm Aruk is a popular diving area known for its coral towers and suitable for all levels of experience. The name literally means "mother of coral towers" and describes the reef with its numerous pinnacles covered in colourful corals that look like an underwater forest. It is home to a variety of marine life, including young whitetip reef sharks, eagle rays and many species of fish.

The Dolphin House is the western point of the reef complex of Shaab el Erg. The chance of the encounter with a pod of dolphins is very large.