Dive sites in Hurghada
9–60 m · 51 signature species
21 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 →
Explore El Mina, a 70-meter Egyptian minesweeper in the Red Sea, revealing its history and vibrant marine life.
Max. depth · 32 m
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.
Max. depth · 40 m
Banana Reef →
Descend onto Banana Reef's crescent shape to explore coral gardens, anemone cities, and two pinnacles rising from 17 metres.
Max. depth · 22 m
Turtle Bay →
Explore Turtle Bay's sand plateau and coral gardens, where various ray species rest and turtles graze the soft corals.
Max. depth · 26 m
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.
Max. depth · 30 m
Hamda →
Hamda offers a rare opportunity to observe large pelagics, including whale sharks, at a dedicated cleaning station on its deep reef plateaus.
Max. depth · 50 m
Dolphin House →
Descend into a horseshoe-shaped reef and encounter spinner dolphins in their natural habitat, often interacting with divers.
Gotha Abu Galawa →
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.
Max. depth · 35 m
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.
Max. depth · 40 m
Erg Somaya →
Begin your dive at a shallow 5 meters before descending into a vibrant world of gorgonian-filled caves and active chimney passages.
Max. depth · 60 m
Giftun Islands →
Explore the vibrant coral gardens and dramatic drop-offs of Giftun Islands, where strong currents invite thrilling drift dives and pelagic encounters.
Max. depth · 40 m
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.
Max. depth · 40 m
Turft El Shahed →
Descend into a submerged garden of soft corals and gorgonians, where vibrant reef life thrives between the Giftun Islands.
Max. depth · 15 m
Shaab Abu Nuhas →
Descend into the vibrant coral gardens of Shaab Abu Nuhas, where fusiliers and trevally school along a dramatic reef drop-off.
Max. depth · 30 m
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.
Max. depth · 40 m
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.
Max. depth · 30 m
Shaab Sabina →
Descend into Shaab Sabina and lose yourself in an expansive, labyrinthine coral garden teeming with vibrant reef fish.
Max. depth · 14 m
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 →
Descend into the gentle slopes of Fanadir South and watch for the elusive feather-tail stingray gliding across its sandy expanses.
Max. depth · 30 m
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.
Max. depth · 30 m
Shaab El Erg →
Shaab El Erg offers a classic Red Sea reef experience, often included in itineraries known for their vibrant marine ecosystems.
