Egypt · Deep South, offshore
Zabargad Island
Also known as: Zabarjad
Best time to dive
March to May; September to November
What you might see
- DolphinPossible
- Flamboyant cuttlefishPossible
- Manta rayPossible
- 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
Snorkel-friendly - Yes at Turtle Bay (calm, shallow); not recommended on the exposed walls
Safety notes
Strong current on outer walls, remoteness
Permits & fees
Within Egypt's southern Red Sea marine protected area (near Gebel Elba); liveaboard-only access; reef tax bundled into trip cost - VERIFY exact amount
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Deep South (ex-Marsa Alam/Port Ghalib)
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.