Daedalus Reef
Also known as: Abu El Kizan
Best time to dive
May to November
What you might see
- BarracudaLikely
- Grey reef sharkPossible
- Hammerhead sharkLikely
- Whale sharkPossible
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Not practical - open-water pinnacle with strong current, liveaboard access only
Safety notes
Strong, unpredictable currents; extreme remoteness from medical evacuation; documented instances of persistent, inquisitive oceanic whitetip behavior including two recorded aggressive incidents (2008) with no serious injuries - maintain distance and never provoke
Permits & fees
Within Egypt's Red Sea marine park framework; liveaboard-only entry; reef tax/marine-park fee bundled into liveaboard pricing - exact amount not publicly confirmed, VERIFY
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Deep South (ex-Marsa Alam/Port Ghalib)
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.