Elphinstone Reef

Best time to dive

April to November; August

What you might see

• BarracudaLikely
• Dogtooth tunaLikely
• DolphinPossible
• Hammerhead sharkReliably seen
• Manta rayPossible
• Moray eelLikely
• Napoleon wrasseLikely
• 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

Not a snorkel site - Not recommended - strong current and steep drop-offs make this a scuba-only site

Safety notes

Strong, unpredictable currents in exposed open water; near-vertical walls and dangerous depths for disoriented divers; curious, occasionally assertive oceanic whitetip sharks - no baiting/feeding/touching; remote site with limited rescue access

Permits & fees

Within Egypt's Red Sea marine protected-area framework; reef tax/marine-park fee is typically bundled into the trip cost - exact per-diver amount not publicly confirmed, VERIFY

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Marsa Alam