Wrecks, walls, drifts and pinnacles in the Red Sea — with depths, currents, best season and the liveaboard itineraries that actually dive them.
Egypt is one of the world's great liveaboard destinations, with 150 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 Red Sea.
All 150 dive sites in the 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 Red Sea.
150 dive sites
Egypt
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.
Djibouti
Maskali Island is a renowned dive site located within the Gulf of Tadjoura, celebrated for its pristine coral gardens and unique underwater cave systems.
The Seven Brothers Islands, known locally as Les Sept Frères or Sawabi islands, form a volcanic and largely untouched archipelago situated off Djibouti's eastern coast, at the…
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.
Verified hyperbaric facilities that cover the diving areas of in the 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 |
| Djibouti City | Sovereign Global 10-bar diving decompression chamber (commercial diving facility) | Gulf of Tadjoura, Seven Brothers |
| Jeddah | Hyperbaric Oxygen Service, Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital | Jeddah and the central Saudi Red Sea coast |
Liveaboard diving in the 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 Egypt dive safari below is confirmed with live availability and current operator pricing.
Conditions & practicalities
150 dive sites in the 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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