Scuba diving in Jackson Reef

  • Jackson Reef
  • 11
    Dive centers offer dives on Jackson Reef
  • 20
    Liveaboards offers dives on Jackson Reef
  • Diving from USD 35
  • Liveaboards from USD -1
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Access
From Boat
Diver level
Advanced
Depth
Average: 20 m
Maximum: 60 m
Current
1-2 knots
Visibility
Average: 30 m
Maximum: 40 m

The northernmost of the famous four Straits of Tiran reefs. Shipwreck Lara is a good reference point to start drift and blue-water dives along the northern and western walls of the reef. The main feature of diving and liveaboards these walls is the opportunity to see scalloped hammerhead sharks in July-September. The rest of the year divers can explore the southern and eastern sides, which are protected from waves and currents. Here they can see gorgonians and anemones, pelagic and reef marine life and “eel gardens”.

When to go

All year long. Water temperature ranges from 22 to 28C/76 to 82F.

What to see

Scalloped hammerheads, pelagic fish, eel gardens, walls, corals


Reachable from

Sharm El Sheikh

Liveaboards with trips to Jackson Reef

Liveaboard Special Offers

Dive center`s Special Offers

  • Dahab H2O Divers Dahab

    Boat Trip to Thistlegorm / Tiran

    Day trips are 3 dives – 2 on the wreck (first dive outside the wreck, second dive inside – bring a torch) plus a 3rd at Ras Mohammed on the way back), beginning at 3 am in Dahab and coming back at 7 pm. Ras Mohammed is a national marine park with 8 world class dive sites. The current can be rougher than in Dahab but diving Shark and Yolanda pinnacles will leave you with the best underwater memories. Check for free-swimming giant Morays, schooling Barracudas, Jackfish, Snappers, Emperors and Batfish. The walls drop down to 700 m deep – keep your buoyancy! Don’t go away from the reef wall but look out in the blue for reef Sharks. When reaching Yolanda, visit the remains of the cargo ship that sank there in 1980 and transporting bathtubs and toilet seats. You can find Napoleons, large Groupers and Blue Spotted Stingrays. Level: AOW, depth: 18–30 (Thistlegorm) - 60+ m. This product is a subject of availability. You will receive additional confirmation for this product from dive center
  • Sharm El Sheikh Dive In Sharm El Sheikh

    6 Dives Package + Equipment Rental

    Diving plus equipment. This product is for certified divers only. After booking this product, you will get 30% discount on equipment rental.
  • Sharm El Sheikh Sharm Scuba Service

    10 Dives Package (including Equipment Rental)

    Save money, pay less. Book now 10 dives package that already includes equipment rental. This product is for certified divers only
  • Sharm El Sheikh Sinai Divers Ghazala Village

    Sinai Dive Box Combo Sharm-Dahab

    Guided diving from boat. 6 boat dives in Sharm El Sheikh, 4 shore dives by Jeep in Dahab. Free of charge: 5 unaccompanied dives off the beach
  • Sharm El Sheikh Anthias Divers

    3 Days Package

    3 days package. This product is for certified divers only
  • Sharm El Sheikh Subex Diving & Snorkeling Center (Sharm El Sheikh)

    10 Dives Package

    10 dives package. This product is for certified divers only
  • Sharm El Sheikh Test Red Sea

    10 Dives Package

    10 dives package. This product is for certified divers only
  • Sharm El Sheikh Dive In Sharm El Sheikh

    10 Dives Package + Equipment Rental

    Diving plus equipment. This product is for certified divers only. After booking this product, you will get 30% discount on equipment rental.
  • Sharm El Sheikh Aquarius (Siva Hotel)

    3 Days Diving Package

    Daily diving. This product is for certified divers only
  • Sharm El Sheikh Subex Diving & Snorkeling Center (Sharm El Sheikh)

    20 Dives Package

    20 dives package. This product is for certified divers only
  • Dahab Desert Divers

    Boat Trip to Tiran

    Tiran Islands lie at the mouth of the Gulf of Aqaba, creating perfect conditions for drift diving on Jackson, Thomas, Woodhouse and Gordon reefs. .Boat trip includes 2 dives. Meals and National Park fees paid on board. This product is for certified divers only
  • Sharm El Sheikh Dive In Sharm El Sheikh

    20 Dives Package + Equipment Rental

    Diving plus equipment. This product is for certified divers only. After booking this product, you will get 30% discount on equipment rental.
  • Sharm El Sheikh Aquarius (Siva Hotel)

    5 Days Diving Package

    Daily diving. This product is for certified divers only
  • Sharm El Sheikh Sinai Dive Club (Hilton Sharks Bay Resort)

    Only 154 Euro instead of 220 Euro. Get a 30% discount on Courses for all 2017

    Guided diving from boat

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