Thomas Reef
Best time to dive
January to December
What you might see
- Grey reef sharkPossible
- Moray eelLikely
- NudibranchLikely
- Sea turtleLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Limited - only in the shallowest, sheltered eastern-side sections; not generally recommended given currents and depth
Safety notes
Strong, unpredictable currents; small, exposed drop-off/pick-up zone with boat traffic; the deep canyon and Three Arches are a serious depth hazard for non-technical divers
Permits & fees
Covered by the Ras Mohammed National Park / Straits of Tiran entrance fee; exact current USD amount unverified - VERIFY
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.

