Wrecks, walls, drifts and pinnacles in the Northern Red Sea, with depths, currents, best season and the liveaboard itineraries that actually dive them.
The Northern Red Sea is one of the world's great liveaboard destinations, with 38 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 the Northern Red Sea.
All 38 dive sites in the Northern Red Sea
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 the Northern Red Sea.
38 dive sites
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.
Egypt
Giftun Island, nestled in the heart of the Red Sea just a short boat ride from Hurghada, offers an unparalleled diving and snorkeling experience.
Egypt
Ras Mohammed National Park, located at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, is Egypt's oldest and most well-preserved national park, renowned for its exceptional biodiversity and dramatic underwater topography.
Egypt
Tiran Island, strategically located in the Strait of Tiran, serves as a gateway between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba.
Verified hyperbaric facilities that cover the diving areas of in the Northern Red Sea. 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 the Northern Red Sea 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 the Northern Red Sea dive safari below is confirmed with live availability and current operator pricing.
Conditions & practicalities
38 dive sites in the Northern Red Sea, 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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