Egypt · Hurghada offshore
Shaab Sabina
Best time to dive
Season varies - confirm locally
Certification & difficulty
Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site
Safety notes
Strong currents can develop unexpectedly; stonefish camouflaged on the reef (sting risk)
Permits & fees
Part of Giftun Islands protected area (Hurghada/Giftun Marine Park); historic entrance fee (~$2/day foreigners) largely folded into boat-trip costs, enforcement inconsistent per HEPCA
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.