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Dive sites in Hurghada

5–60 m · 53 signature species

22 dive sites in Hurghada, from the most talked-about to the most confidential.↓ Map of dive sites in Hurghada

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El Mina

El Mina →

Explore El Mina, a 70-meter Egyptian minesweeper in the Red Sea, revealing its history and vibrant marine life.

GlassfishMoray eelJack

Max. depth · 32 m

Shaab Iris

Shaab Iris →

Explore a scattered reef complex of coral blocks and sandy patches within the Abu Nugar region.

Eagle ray

Max. depth · 16 m

Carless Reef

Carless Reef →

Descend into Carless Reef to encounter unique populations of giant morays free-swimming in the blue, alongside a vibrant reef and dramatic drop-offs.

Moray eelAngelfishTuna

Max. depth · 40 m

Banana Reef

Banana Reef →

Descend onto Banana Reef's crescent shape to explore coral gardens, anemone cities, and two pinnacles rising from 17 metres.

Eagle raySea turtleClownfish

Max. depth · 22 m

Turtle Bay

Turtle Bay →

Explore Turtle Bay's sand plateau and coral gardens, where various ray species rest and turtles graze the soft corals.

GlassfishSouthern stingraySea turtle

Max. depth · 26 m

Umm Gamar

Umm Gamar →

Descend along spectacular coral walls to explore a hidden cave at 28 meters, where the remnants of Hans Hass's shark cage add a touch of diving history.

Reef sharkTunaJack

Max. depth · 30 m

Hamda

Hamda →

Hamda offers a rare opportunity to observe large pelagics, including whale sharks, at a dedicated cleaning station on its deep reef plateaus.

Whale sharkTriggerfishTuna

Max. depth · 50 m

Dolphin House

Dolphin House →

Descend into a horseshoe-shaped reef and encounter spinner dolphins in their natural habitat, often interacting with divers.

Dolphin
Gotha Abu Galawa

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Gotha Abu Galawa offers a remarkably diverse diving experience, transitioning from a vibrant hard coral lagoon to a dramatic reef wall and sandy slopes, with the added allure of exceptional night dives.

OctopusLionfishScorpionfish

Max. depth · 35 m

Shaab Ruhr Umm Gamar

Shaab Ruhr Umm Gamar →

Shaab Ruhr Umm Gamar presents a unique dive profile, where an oval reef with abundant fish life transitions into a plateau dotted with small pinnacles and the ghostly remains of at least three wrecks.

Grey reef sharkMoray eelGoliath grouper

Max. depth · 40 m

Erg Somaya

Erg Somaya →

Begin your dive at a shallow 5 meters before descending into a vibrant world of gorgonian-filled caves and active chimney passages.

BatfishGreat barracudaTuna

Max. depth · 60 m

Giftun Islands

Giftun Islands →

Explore the vibrant coral gardens and dramatic drop-offs of Giftun Islands, where strong currents invite thrilling drift dives and pelagic encounters.

Sea fanSoft coralTentacled flathead

Max. depth · 40 m

El Fanadir

El Fanadir →

Descend along El Fanadir's vibrant wall, exploring a diverse ecosystem where moray eels peer from cavities and a cleaning station pulsates with life on a shallow coral pinnacle.

Moray eelScorpionfishSweetlips

Max. depth · 40 m

Turft El Shahed

Turft El Shahed →

Descend into a submerged garden of soft corals and gorgonians, where vibrant reef life thrives between the Giftun Islands.

GlassfishAnthiasTentacled flathead

Max. depth · 15 m

Shaab Abu Nuhas

Shaab Abu Nuhas →

Descend into the vibrant coral gardens of Shaab Abu Nuhas, where fusiliers and trevally school along a dramatic reef drop-off.

FusilierMackerelTuna

Max. depth · 30 m

Shaab Umm Gamar

Shaab Umm Gamar →

Explore the moon-shaped reef of Shaab Umm Gamar, where vibrant coral formations meet thrilling pelagic encounters in the heart of Marsa Alam.

WrasseSweetlipsNapoleon wrasse

Max. depth · 40 m

Fanadir North

Fanadir North →

Descend along the vegetated wall of Fanadir North, where the reef edge plunges to 30 metres, offering encounters with diverse venomous fish species.

StonefishScorpionfishLionfish

Max. depth · 30 m

Shaab Sabina

Shaab Sabina →

Descend into Shaab Sabina and lose yourself in an expansive, labyrinthine coral garden teeming with vibrant reef fish.

ParrotfishButterflyfishSea turtle

Max. depth · 14 m

Gotha Abu Nugar North

Gotha Abu Nugar North →

Descend into Gotha Abu Nugar North to explore one of the Red Sea's most vibrant and shallow coral gardens, brimming with life.

Max. depth · 9 m

Fanadir South

Fanadir South →

Descend into the gentle slopes of Fanadir South and watch for the elusive feather-tail stingray gliding across its sandy expanses.

OctopusDolphinLionfish

Max. depth · 30 m

Sachwa Abu Galawa

Sachwa Abu Galawa →

Descend into Sachwa Abu Galawa to discover vibrant purple soft corals and intricate gorgonian gardens, making it a captivating dive from dawn until dusk.

Dolphin

Max. depth · 30 m

Shaab El Erg

Shaab El Erg →

Shaab El Erg offers a classic Red Sea reef experience, often included in itineraries known for their vibrant marine ecosystems.

RayDolphinAnthias

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