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Egypt · Straits of Tiran

Laguna Reef

Also known as: Tiran Lagoon Reef

Best time to dive

Season varies - confirm locally

What you might see

  • Grey reef sharkLikely

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

Certification & difficulty

Open Water

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Likely suitable in the sheltered lagoon shallows, though not explicitly confirmed

Safety notes

Currents in the straits; boat traffic in the shipping channel near Tiran

Permits & fees

Ras Mohammed National Park / Tiran Island conservation fee required (from about EUR 15 per person per trip, covering Tiran-area sites)

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Sharm el-Sheikh

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

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