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Abu Fandira

Marsa Alam · Fury Shoal · Egypt

A shallow coral paradise in Egypt's deep south known for its pristine coral gardens, resident pod of spinner dolphins, and relaxed diving conditions suited to all levels.

Depth22M
Levelbeginner
Entryboat
Currentmild
No ratings yet
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Fury Shoal Playground

Marsa Alam · Fury Shoal · Egypt

An aptly named shallow reef playground in the southern Red Sea with swim-throughs, archways, sandy lagoons, and an abundance of marine life in a brilliantly lit, current-free setting.

Depth16M
Levelbeginner
Entryboat
Currentmild
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Hamda

Marsa Alam · Fury Shoal · Egypt

A stunning shallow reef in the Fury Shoal system offering labyrinthine coral channels, brilliant turquoise lagoon waters, and an underwater maze perfect for exploration.

Depth18M
Levelbeginner
Entryboat
Currentmild
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Shaab Claudia

Marsa Alam · Fury Shoal · Egypt

A labyrinthine reef system in Egypt's Fury Shoal known for its intricate swim-throughs, coral-encrusted tunnels, and a famous underwater cavern where sunlight pierces through a natural skylight.

Depth18M
Levelbeginner
Entryboat
Currentmild
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St. John's Caves

Marsa Alam · Fury Shoal · Egypt

A mesmerizing reef system in the deep south of the Egyptian Red Sea featuring a labyrinth of swim-throughs, caverns, and light-filled chambers carved into massive coral formations.

Depth25M
Levelintermediate
Entryboat
Currentmild
No ratings yet
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Abu Dabbab

Marsa Alam · Red Sea · Egypt

Sandy bay with seagrass beds. Home to dugongs, sea turtles, and guitar sharks. Excellent for snorkeling.

Depth18M
Levelbeginner
Entryshore
Currentnone
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Brothers Islands

Marsa Alam · Red Sea · Egypt

Remote offshore islands with vertical walls and pelagic action. Liveaboard-only destination.

Depth70M
Leveladvanced
Entryboat
Currentstrong
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Dolphin House (Sha'ab Samadai)

Marsa Alam · Red Sea · Egypt

Protected horseshoe reef with a resident spinner dolphin pod. Regulated access to protect the dolphins.

Depth20M
Levelbeginner
Entryboat
Currentnone
No ratings yet
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Elphinstone Reef

Marsa Alam · Red Sea · Egypt

Offshore reef with sheer walls on both sides. Known for oceanic whitetip shark encounters on the plateaus.

Depth60M
Leveladvanced
Entryboat
Currentstrong
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Marsa Egla

Marsa Alam · Red Sea · Egypt

A pristine shallow bay south of Marsa Alam where a seagrass-fringed reef hosts resident green sea turtles, dugong sightings, and one of the Red Sea's healthiest inshore coral ecosystems.

Depth18M
Levelbeginner
Entryshore
Currentnone
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Rocky Island

Marsa Alam · Red Sea · Egypt

A tiny exposed rock in Egypt's furthest south Red Sea surrounded by vertical walls of extraordinary coral growth, attracting grey reef sharks, silvertip sharks, and seasonal mantas in one of the most remote dive sites accessible from Egyptian ports.

Depth45M
Leveladvanced
Entryboat
Currentstrong
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Sha'ab Samadai South Plateau

Marsa Alam · Red Sea · Egypt

The exposed southern plateau of the famous Dolphin House reef, where strong currents sweep a coral-encrusted slope bringing grey reef sharks, eagle rays, and pelagic fish to a site most visitors never reach.

Depth28M
Levelintermediate
Entryboat
Currentmoderate
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Sha'ab Sheer

Marsa Alam · Red Sea · Egypt

A remote offshore reef in Egypt's deep south where sheer walls plunge into abyssal depths, attracting schooling hammerhead sharks, silky sharks, and oceanic whitetips in one of the Red Sea's most pristine and least-dived locations.

Depth40M
Leveladvanced
Entryboat
Currentstrong
No ratings yet
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Abu Dabab North

Marsa Alam · Red Sea Governorate · Egypt

The northern extension of the famous Abu Dabab bay, where a sloping reef with dense seagrass meadows provides year-round feeding grounds for dugongs and green turtles in a quieter section away from the main beach entry point.

Depth22M
Levelbeginner
Entryshore
Currentmild
No ratings yet
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Abu Galawa Soraya

Marsa Alam · Red Sea Governorate · Egypt

A picture-perfect reef in the Fury Shoal system featuring a photogenic sailboat wreck in crystal-clear shallows, a turquoise lagoon, and pristine coral pinnacles teeming with tropical fish.

Depth18M
Levelbeginner
Entryboat
Currentmild
No ratings yet
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Elphinstone South Plateau

Marsa Alam · Red Sea Governorate · Egypt

The southern tip of legendary Elphinstone Reef where a sloping coral plateau drops into deep blue water and oceanic whitetip sharks make regular appearances, creating one of the Red Sea's most iconic and pulse-quickening shark encounters.

Depth40M
Leveladvanced
Entryboat
Currentstrong
No ratings yet
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Hamata Southern Reefs

Marsa Alam · Red Sea Governorate · Egypt

Egypt's southernmost mainland dive destination, where remote offshore reef systems in pristine condition host spinner dolphin pods, resident sea turtles, and coral formations untouched by the mass tourism of the northern Red Sea.

Depth35M
Levelintermediate
Entryboat
Currentmoderate
No ratings yet
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Marsa Mubarak

Marsa Alam · Red Sea Governorate · Egypt

A sheltered bay south of Marsa Alam where resident dugongs graze on seagrass beds, green sea turtles rest on sandy patches, and a healthy fringing reef offers gentle diving and snorkeling in warm, shallow water.

Depth18M
Levelbeginner
Entryshore
Currentmild
No ratings yet
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Marsa Shouna

Marsa Alam · Red Sea Governorate · Egypt

A shallow protected bay south of Marsa Alam where calm turquoise water, dense coral gardens, and resident green turtles create one of Egypt's finest sites for beginners and underwater photographers.

Depth18M
Levelbeginner
Entryshore
Currentmild
No ratings yet
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Samadai Lagoon Approach

Marsa Alam · Red Sea Governorate · Egypt

The outer reef approach to Shaab Samadai's protected dolphin lagoon, where pristine coral walls, cleaning stations, and resident spinner dolphin pods offer world-class encounters at a carefully managed Red Sea site.

Depth18M
Levelbeginner
Entryboat
Currentmild
No ratings yet
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Sataya Reef (Dolphin House South)

Marsa Alam · Red Sea Governorate · Egypt

A horseshoe-shaped offshore reef system in the southern Red Sea where resident spinner dolphins rest in a protected lagoon and the outer walls boast pristine coral growth with shark and turtle encounters.

Depth25M
Levelintermediate
Entryboat
Currentmoderate
No ratings yet
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Sha'ab Samadai (Dolphin House)

Marsa Alam · Red Sea Governorate · Egypt

A horseshoe-shaped reef sheltering a calm lagoon where a resident pod of spinner dolphins rests daily -- one of the most magical snorkelling and diving encounters in the Red Sea.

Depth18M
Levelall-levels
Entryboat
Currentmild
No ratings yet
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Zabargad Island

Marsa Alam · Red Sea Governorate · Egypt

A remote volcanic island in Egypt's Deep South where pristine coral walls, untouched seagrass beds, and the historical legacy of ancient peridot mines create one of the most exotic and least-dived destinations in the Red Sea.

Depth30M
Levelintermediate
Entryboat
Currentmoderate
No ratings yet
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Abu Dabbab Dugong Bay

Marsa Alam · Southern Red Sea · Egypt

One of Egypt's most famous shore-access sites, where a sandy bay with seagrass beds provides reliable encounters with the critically endangered dugong alongside green turtles and guitar sharks.

Depth20M
Levelbeginner
Entryshore
Currentmild
No ratings yet
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