Drop-off
Shoal
Turtles
This reef is about 15-18m/50-60ft deep and is located south of El Gouna, Egypt. It has drop-offs on all sides, the eastern one being dramatic and highly scenic. There are two huge pinnacles covered by corals on the plateau. Both pinnacles' tops are at 6-8m/20-26ft’ depth. There may be a current here. This mid-sea dive site is available in calm weather only.
Most Well-known Liveaboard Fleets in Egypt:
https://divebooker.com/king-snefro-fleet-jaz2
https://divebooker.com/sea-serpent-fleet-jaz6
https://divebooker.com/blue-planet-liveaboards-jaz4
When To Go Diving
All year long. Water temperature ranges from 22 to 28C/76 to 82F.
What to see
Corals, drop-off, good visibility, free-swimming morays, crown-of-thorns starfish, turtles, rays, tunas, jacks, nudibranchs