Scuba diving in Amphoras

  • Amphoras
  • 4
    Dive centers offer dives on Amphoras
  • Diving from USD 56
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Access
From Shore, From Boat
Diver level
Novice
Depth
Average: 12 m
Maximum: 25 m
Current
< 1 knot
Visibility
Average: 10 m
Maximum: 30 m
This dive site is named after the 17th century Turkish vessel which was transporting amphoras full of mercury. Some very large ones can still be found in the coral heads at 28m/91ft deep. The other part that reminds of the ship wreck and can still be seen is the original anchor including inscriptions. There is also a small reef wall up to 10m/32ft which is followed by a gentle descending coral slope. At 12m/34ft there are some coral pinnacles covered in multi colored alcyonarians, creating a very nice coral garden.

When to go

All year long. Average temperature ranges from 22 to 28C/72 to 82F.

What to see

Shipwreck, reef wall, corals, pinnacles, multi colored alcyonarians, pipefish, nudibranch, scorpionfish.

Reachable from

Sharm El Sheikh

Liveaboards with trips to Amphoras

Dive center`s Special Offers

  • Sharm El Sheikh Anthias Divers

    3 Days Package

    3 days package. This product is for certified divers only
  • Sharm El Sheikh Dolphin Diving Center

    5 Days Package

    5 days package. This product is for certified divers only
  • Sharm El Sheikh Dolphin Diving Center

    10 Days Package

    10 days package. This product is for certified divers only

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