Egypt · Giftun Islands
Small Giftun
Best time to dive
July to October; January to March
What you might see
- BarracudaLikely
- Grey reef sharkLikely
- Sea turtleLikely
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
Safety notes
Currents up to 3 knots requiring drift-diving competence; wall depths exceed recreational limits if followed too far
Permits & fees
Part of Giftun Islands National Park marine protected area; entrance fee/environmental tax typically bundled into boat-trip cost
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.