Umm Gamar
60% of divers returns to us
Liveaboard cruises offering dives at the Umm Gamar
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All about Umm Gamar dive site
Umm Gamar (El Gouna or Hurghada) is a long isolated reef formed by an underwater mountain. At its southeastern side there is a very steep wall where many species of pelagic hunt for smaller fish. There is also a plateau at its western side which is full of small caves and overhangs. The site features a generally sloping wall which finally plummets into the deep.
Popular Liveaboard Fleets in Egypt:
Snefro Fleet - catering to both, groups and individuals with 7 liveaboards in the fleet, operate in Egypt, the Red Sea
Sea Serpent Fleet Egypt- 6 liveaboards fleet, offers diving cruises in Egypt, the Red Sea
Blue Planet Liveaboards Fleet- owns and operates 4 Liveaboards in the Sudan and Egypt
What to see
Drop off, wall, pinnacles, caves, corals, reef fish, coral garden, napoleons, moray eels, tuna, barracuda, eagle rays, groupers, sweepers.
When to go diving in Umm Gamar
All year long. Water temperature ranges from 22 to 28C/76 to 82F.