Diving in Egypt means legendary wrecks and dramatic drop-offs — from SS Thistlegorm to Elphinstone Reef. Every dive site in Egypt with depth, current, certification level and best season, plus the liveaboard itineraries that actually dive them.
Egypt is one of the world's great liveaboard destinations, with 67 mapped dive sites covering reefs, walls, drifts, channels and wrecks.
Every site below shows depth range, certification level, current, access and the best season, so you can judge at a glance whether it fits your experience. Start with the full site list, then explore dive sites by type, the nearest decompression chambers and the marine life you can expect in Egypt.
All 67 dive sites in Egypt
Depth range, certification level, dive type, access and current at a glance.
Open any site for its full profile, best season and the liveaboards that dive it in Egypt.
67 dive sites
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Elphinstone Reef, locally known as Sha'ab Abu Hamra, is an iconic dive site in the Red Sea, located approximately 12 kilometers offshore from Marsa Alam.
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Abu Nuhas, often called the "ship's graveyard" of the Red Sea, is a triangular coral reef situated at the northern edge of the Strait of Gubal.
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Rocky Island, a tiny, uninhabited outcrop barely 500 meters long, is located in the far south of Egypt's Red Sea, approximately 170 kilometers southeast of Marsa Alam and just 6 kilometers southeast of Zabargad Island.
Sataya Reef, famously known as Dolphin House, is a sprawling horseshoe-shaped reef located in the southern Red Sea, near Marsa Alam, Egypt.
Verified hyperbaric facilities that cover the diving areas of in Egypt. Always confirm availability locally before a trip and dive with valid insurance.
| Location | Facility | Relevant for |
|---|---|---|
| Sharm el-Sheikh | Hyperbaric Medical Center Sharm el-Sheikh | South Sinai, Ras Mohammed, Strait of Tiran |
| Hurghada | Naval Hyperbaric Medical Center (NHMC), Sekala | Hurghada, Strait of Gubal, northern wrecks |
| Hurghada | 24hr Emergency Hospital Hyperbaric Medical Centre (at the airport) | Hurghada, BDE departures |
| Red Sea coast | Baromedical Red Sea (24/7 chamber and emergency network) | Hurghada and Marsa Alam coast |
Liveaboard diving in Egypt means more dive sites per trip: these vessels run real, bookable departures with cabins for solo divers, buddy teams and small groups. Compare boat size, cabin layout, dive deck and nitrox, then check the cheapest price per day before you book. Every Egypt dive safari below is confirmed with live availability and current operator pricing.
Conditions & practicalities
67 dive sites in Egypt — here is what the season data says about the best months, water temperature, visibility and currents, plus how divers usually get there and which fees to budget for.
FAQ
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