Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in South Sinai Governorate

The top 104 dive and snorkel sites in South Sinai Governorate, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the South Sinai Governorate guide

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The Blue Hole

5.0(3 reviews)Egypt, Middle East

The majority have died because they attempted to do this dive on a single cylinder of air. Forget it, this is suicide, when you find the arch you will have to swim through a 30 meters long tunnel about, IT does take a few minutes remember!!! Use mixed gas for this dive and you need a proper equipment, torch and a good BCD and don't forget that is a decompression dive. Anyway if you need further information you can mail me and I will tell you everything I know about the "Blue Hole" and Dahab. You can have a visit at my homepage: www.divewaterworld.com -- Tom Steiner The famous "blue Hole" of Dahab is a great dive, but only for experienced diver, take note that the Blue Hole is about 200 m large at the top and the bottom is at 106 m. You reach the arch at 52 m and then you can dive through it right into the Gulf of Aqaba. Be aware of Nitrogen Narcosis, at this depth and an arch over your head it's a very serious problem if you have a nitrogen narcosis. I know by experience and you can see it right at the blue hole all the people who tried the dive and never came back, it is a dangerous dive and you need the right equipment and the right person to do this dive. So just don't walk in any dive center and ask to do the blue hole, they might say yes, but.

AdvancedShore entry
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Lighthouse

5.0(2 reviews)Egypt, Dahab

In front of the lighthouse, Dahab bay.

BeginnerMax depth 59.1 ftShore entry
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S.S. Thistlegorm

5.0(1 review)Egypt, Strait of Gubal

The Thistlegorm was built in 1940 as a merchant vessel being 126m long and 17.5m wide. It was commandeered by the navy during the World War II. It sunk in 1941 (6th October) by long range bombers from German occupied Crete. It lays on a sandy floor at 30m deep. The top of the wreck is 17m. The wreck is exposed to the tidal currents and the prevailing winds, which can make this dive inaccessible at times. Since the current can be quite string and there can be lots of silt in the water visibility can be quite bad. These conditions and the depth of the dive means that this is only open to experienced divers. Her deck cargo of railway wagons and holds full of trucks, jeeps, motorcycles and tyres is all there. You can do penetration diving, but ask your dive guide, all easy to find openings are well covered. This is the most visited wreck of all Red Sea. There will be lots of dive boats and many many divers. Best dives are early in the morning, before all day dive tour comes to the wreck. The Thistlegorm is located 5 miles north from the Sinaï peninsula, 1.5 miles SE from Sha'ab Ali reef.

IntermediateMax depth 82 ftBoat entry
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Shark Reef and Yolanda Reef

5.0(1 review)Egypt, Sharm el Sheikh

Shark Reef and Yolanda Reef are two reefs rising just off the Ras Mohamed coast. They are twin peaks of a single coral sea mount, separated from the mainland by a shallow channel. Shark Reef is the more colorful and spectacular of the two reefs; with its wall and great marine life. Yolanda Reef is the larger of the two. Its name comes from a vessel which sank here in 1980. This is the Southern tip of the Sinaï Peninsula, at the south end of Ras Mohamed National Park. Shark Reef and Yolanda Reef is also known as Shark Reef & Jolanda Reef.

BeginnerMax depth 65.6 ftShore or Boat entry
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Jackfish Alley

5.0(1 review)Egypt, Sharm el Sheikh

Ras Muhammad, south of Ras Za'atir. Jackfish Alley is also known as Fisherman's Bank, Stingray Alley.

BeginnerMax depth 65.6 ftShore or Boat entry
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Sharks Bay

5.0(1 review)Egypt, Sharm el Sheikh

Shark's bay is a popular place for dive trainings. It is also a good location for night dive. Manta Ray may be seen when summer afternoon dive. Next to Piramisa Hotel.

BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftShore or Boat entry
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Gabr el Bint

4.0(1 review)Egypt, Dahab

Gabr El Bint means the "Tomb of the girl" South Dahab

BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftBoat entry
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Ras Peter

3.0(1 review)Egypt, Sharm el Sheikh

Ras Peter is also known as Tank Reef, Panzer Riff, Kahraba.

BeginnerMax depth 131.2 ftBoat entry
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Mashraba

3.0(1 review)Egypt, Dahab

Mashraba is also known as El Mashraba, El Mamsha.

BeginnerMax depth 59.1 ftShore entry
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The Canyon

No reviews yetEgypt, Dahab

It is a fault/crack that has been formed after a earthquake that touched the Gulf of Aqaba. The entrance of the Canyon is at 18 meters and you drop down until 30 meters. It's partially a overhead environment and from there the divers can go through the crack and exit at a depth of 52 meters. The Canyon is located 10 minutes N from Dahab.

IntermediateMax depth 59.1 ftShore entry
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Ras Ghozlani

No reviews yetEgypt, Sharm el Sheikh

it is a drift dive north to south or south to north deppending on the current. it is a coral garden on a sloop from 22 - 32 metters. there are lots of gorgonias, with lots of macro life around them. lots of colurfull soft corals, might be a sting ray at the reefs egd. it is better to dive late afternoon. lite is better that time for this dive site. Between Sharm and Ras Mohammed Ras Ghozlani is also known as Ras guzlani, Ras Ghazlani.

BeginnerMax depth 78.7 ftBoat entry
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Gordon Reef

No reviews yetEgypt, Strait of Tiran

Southernmost reef of the Tiran Strait Reefs. The Loullia Wreck can be seen on the north of the reef. A lighthouse mark the south point.

IntermediateMax depth 52.5 ftBoat entry
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Ras Umm Sid

No reviews yetEgypt, Sharm el Sheikh

Coral pinnacles at the west of the point. Very nice wall with gorgonians. Some whale sharks have been reported here! Southeast of Sharm el Sheikh city, Ras Umm Sid Point. Ras Umm Sid is also known as Râs Umm Sid Point.

BeginnerMax depth 65.6 ftShore or Boat entry
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Ras Za'atir

No reviews yetEgypt, Sharm el Sheikh

Just northeast of Ras Mohammed, across the mouth of Mersa Bereka from Ras Ghozlani. Ras Za'atir is also known as Ras Za'atar, Ras Atar.

BeginnerMax depth 65.6 ftShore or Boat entry
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Woodhouse Reef

No reviews yetEgypt, Strait of Tiran

Drift dive on the eastern side. South of Jackson Reef

IntermediateMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
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Râs Nasrani

No reviews yetEgypt, Sharm el Sheikh

Approx 12 km to the north of Sharm el Sheikh. Râs Nasrani is also known as Râs Nusrâni.

BeginnerMax depth 59.1 ftShore or Boat entry
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Napoleon Reef

No reviews yetEgypt, Dahab

Southeast tip of Dahab laguna.

BeginnerMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
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Three Pools

No reviews yetEgypt, Dahab

8 km south of Dahab, south of the Happy Life Village and just south of Marey garden dive site.

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftShore entry
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Moray garden

No reviews yetEgypt, Dahab

8kms south of Dahab town, just on the south side of the Happy Life Village. Moray garden is also known as Orca House Reef.

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftShore entry
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Farun Island

No reviews yetEgypt, Taba

Farun Island is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Egypt, Taba which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftBoat entry
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Bubbles Team
4.9 (135) · Dahab
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Venus Diving Center
5.0 (47) · Nuweibaa
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Aqua Divers
4.9 (96) · Dahab
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South Sinai Governorate diving guide

Ready to check out the best sites in South Sinai Governorate for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 104 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best dive and snorkel sites in South Sinai Governorate?

Based on Zentacle reviews, the top-rated sites in South Sinai Governorate are The Blue Hole (5.0 from 3 reviews), Lighthouse (5.0 from 2 reviews) and S.S. Thistlegorm (5.0 from 1 review).

Where is the best snorkeling for beginners in South Sinai Governorate?

The top-rated beginner sites are Lighthouse (5.0 from 2 reviews), Shark Reef and Yolanda Reef (5.0 from 1 review) and Jackfish Alley (5.0 from 1 review).

Where can I shore dive in South Sinai Governorate?

The Blue Hole, Lighthouse, Shark Reef and Yolanda Reef and Jackfish Alley are the top-rated sites you can enter from shore.

What is the best advanced dive in South Sinai Governorate?

The Blue Hole (5.0 from 3 reviews).

Are there dive shops in South Sinai Governorate?

Zentacle lists 71 dive shops in South Sinai Governorate. The top-rated are Bubbles Team (4.9 from 135 reviews) and Scuba Seekers Diving Centre (4.9 from 117 reviews).