Sheer walls and a wall of fish.
The dive
Egypt's flagship park — vertical reef walls plunging into the blue and, in summer, a churning wall of barracuda, snapper and jacks at Shark & Yolanda.
When to go
Diveable year-round; the famous summer fish aggregations at Shark & Yolanda Reef peak June–August.
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 Sharm. Fly to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH); day boats run to the national park, or include it on a Red Sea liveaboard. |
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| Where to stay | Resort (day boats). Sharm el-Sheikh base for day boats, or a northern Red Sea liveaboard. |
| Operator to look for | Reviewed Sharm operators briefing the Ras Mohammed currents and park rules. |
Sources
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