A cigar-shaped reef and whitetip drifts.
The dive
A long reef with two coral plateaus and steep walls — a reliable Egyptian wall drift with a real chance of an oceanic whitetip in the blue.
When to go
Diveable much of the year from Marsa Alam day boats; oceanic whitetips are most likely late spring through autumn.
Readiness
Advanced-level site — suits Advanced Open Water divers and up. Typical requirements:
Not sure you're ready? Read our readiness guide or check yourself in the planner.
Logistics
| Getting there | International flight; day boats from Marsa Alam. Fly to Marsa Alam (RMF); day boats run to Elphinstone from the southern Egyptian coast. |
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| Where to stay | Resort or liveaboard. Marsa Alam resorts for day-boat access, or include it on a southern liveaboard. |
| Operator to look for | Reviewed Marsa Alam operators briefing the reef's strong drift. |
Sources
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