Marsa Mubarak Reef
Marsa Mubarak is a unique dive site located in the south of Egypt, near Marsa Alam. This site may not have the most impressive coral formations or underwater topography, but it offers an unforgettable experience for divers, thanks to its resident population of green sea turtles and dugongs.
Numidia Wreck
The Numidia was a General Cargo Vessel constructed in 1901 by the Anchor Line of Glasgow. It completed her maiden voyage from Glasgow to Bombay and Calcutta in February 1901, before departing Liverpool on 6 July 1901 to undertake the same journey. Unfortunately, the ship met a tragic end on 19 July 1901 when it crashed onto the rocks on Big Brother Island, less than 500 feet from the Lighthouse. Despite efforts to re-float the ship, it eventually broke and sank, with the stern coming to rest at a depth of 80m.
Aida II ShipWreck
Aida II is a popular wreck dive site located on the sheltered side of Big Brother Island in the Red Sea. This ship met its fate on 15 September 1957 when it struck the reef and began to sink. On board were 157 people, including crew members and troops, at the time of the sinking. Fortunately, 77 people were rescued by the Tugboat “Bergehus,” and the remainder made it to safety ashore.
Fury Shoals Reefs
Fury Shoals, deep in southern Egypt. Magnificent reefs which are suitable for all levels of divers. A great experience for divers, snorkelers and families.
Sataya Reef
Shaab Sataya, also known as the Dolphin Reef is located at the south-eastern tip of the Fury Shoal diving area off Marsa Alam. This horseshoe shaped reef has been aptly named after the friendly mammals that can be spotted regularly on site.
St. John’s Reefs
St. John’s is the southernmost group of islands and reefs in Egypt’s Red Sea, and very close to the border with Sudan. The remote location means that no day-trip boats go there, and only a few liveaboards do. Therefore, not only are you likely to be the only boat at each dive site, shy species of marine life aren’t scared away by crowds of divers and boat noise. The sea conditions are excellent, with great visibility all year round and slightly warmer sea temperatures than further north.
Abu Nuhas Wrecks
Abu Nuhas is a must-visit for any scuba diver who enjoys wrecks! It’s a very popular area for wreck diving, purely because there are four ships lying next to each other within recreational divers’ limits, plus one more that’s very deep.
SS Thistlegorm Wreck
SS Thistlegorm is easily the most-famous diving wreck of The Red Sea. Thistlegorm was a British transport ship used in World War II and on its way to the Suez Canal when it was sunk by a German airstrike in the middle of the night October 5th-6th 1941.
Daedalus Reef
Daedalus Reef is one of the best dive sites in The Red Sea and Egypt. Its remote location ensures that it remains protected from too many visitors, and attracts lots of marine life of all sizes. Daedalus (also known as Abu Kizan) lies 80 km east of Marsa Alam, and in a national marine park.
Brothers Islands
The Brothers (known locally as El Akhawein) are two uninhabited rocky islets in Egypt’s Red Sea and regarded as the best diving location in the country. They’re also considered to be among the top dive destinations in the world. Big Brother is the larger island and has a Victorian lighthouse, Little Brother is just five minutes’ boat ride away. They are steep-sided cones, probably made from volcanic action thousands of years ago.
