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

Hamda

Best time to dive

January to December

What you might see

  • Manta rayPossible
  • Moray eelLikely
  • Napoleon wrasseLikely
  • Sea turtlePossible
  • Whale sharkPossible

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, on the shallow 0-15 m reef section

Safety notes

Deep wall sections (to 50 m+), current on drift sections, long boat transit

Permits & fees

Within Giftun Islands Protected Area; marine park entrance fee may apply

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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