Explore the colorful coral reef underwater in Marsa Alam, Egypt's Red Sea.
Egypt · Makadi Bay

Fort Arabesque House Reef

Best time to dive

Season varies - confirm locally

What you might see

  • Eagle rayLikely
  • NudibranchLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Yes - free for resort guests, entry via sandy beach or jetty (10am-4pm)

Safety notes

Reef-flat coral affected by foot traffic near shore; lionfish present

Permits & fees

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Hurghada/El Gouna

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.

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