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The Diving

The waters off Hurghada have a magnificent range of corals, many to be seen around the off-shore islands and sand bars all within reach by the day-boats. The conditions are perfect for the tiny multi-coloured Reef Fish as well as myriads of schooling varieties. It is common to see Shark, Dolphins and Turtles in the more open water. The Wrecks of Abu Nuhas are very easily accessible For variety the area has any number of wrecks just waiting to be explored.

Umm Dom (Stoney Beach):

Here the steep cliff of the north east side of Giftun Kebira island plunges into the depths and continues into the abyss, the reef wall drops to about 12m and then there is a steep, tumbling slope to the top of the drop off at about 27m. Most of the life here is above 15m, as the lower slope and the top of the drop off are sometimes swept by strong currents coming through the straits, stunting the growth of the coral and giving a lunar appearance. Half way down the slope you will find a lettuce leaf coral, in the blue you will find Fusiliers, and Triggers, maybe Sharks and Turtles. At the top of the slope you will find Morays, Scorpion Fish, Barracuda and clouds of Antheas. Whale Sharks have been spotted at this site on occasions.

Shab Sabrina: 

The reef here pokes out from the east side of Giftun Kebira island and has a coral garden extending 300-400m north of it. This best way to dive this site is on the drift dropping 300m out and using the gentle current to make your way back to the boat mooring. The area is known for its beautiful coral landscape rather than its fish life.

Small Giftun:

Several good dives are found on the reefs around this island, the most famous the drift dive on the giant fan coral forest at the eastern fringing reefs wall. Napoleon fish.