Elphinstone er hajdykket ved Marsa Alam og et af de mest beroemte dyk i hele Det Rode Hav. Din dag er enkel: vi henter dig paa dit hotel, koerer dig til speedbaadens afgangssted, og cirka 45 spaendende minutter senere svaever du over en legendarisk vaeg, der falder lige ned i det dybe blaa.
Elphinstone Reef, 30 km nord for Marsa Alam (12 km fra kysten)
DurationHalf Day
Dives2
Skill LevelCertified Divers
Group SizeMax 10
LocationElphinstone Reef, 30 km nord for Marsa Alam (12 km fra kysten)
Elphinstone Reef . Galleri
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Om denne tur
Elphinstone Reef er selve symbolet paa dykning ved Marsa Alam og et aegte droemmemaal: et 300 meter langt plateau cirka 30 km nord for byen og 12 km fra kysten, der falder ned i det dybe blaa paa alle sider. Saadan foregaar turen: Vi henter dig paa dit hotel og koerer dig til speedbaadens afgangssted paa nordkysten. Under en afslappet briefing gennemgaar din guide revet, dykkerplanen og praecis hvad du skal kigge efter, hvorefter speedbaaden krydser det aabne vand paa cirka 45 minutter. Du laver to guidede dyk - normalt sydplateauet foerst, derefter nordplateauet eller et let driftdyk langs vaeggen - med en overfladepause om bord med vand og snacks imellem. Forvent vaegge daekket af bloede koraller og gorgonier samt nogle af de mest paalidelige moeder med store dyr i Det Rode Hav: hvidtippede oceaniske hajer (okt til dec), bueformede hammerhajer om sommeren, graa revhajer hele aaret og revmantarokker, der passerer forbi om foraaret. Stroemmen kan vaere kraftig, saa denne tur er for certificerede dykkere med lidt erfaring fra aabent vand; vores guider holder sig taet paa, forklarer alt og planlaegger hvert dyk, saa dine Elphinstone-dyk bliver nogle af dit livs bedste dyk. Derefter gaar det hurtigt tilbage mod kysten, og vi saetter dig af paa dit hotel - hele turen tager cirka 5 timer fra doer til doer.
Vi henter dig paa dit hotel og koerer dig til speedbaadens afgangssted. Afgangstiden afhaenger af forholdene paa havet og den bekraeftede speedbaadsplads.
07:00 / 12:00
Speedbaaden afgaar
Fuld briefing om revet og planen, derefter en hurtig 45-minutters sejltur ud til Elphinstone.
07:45 / 12:45
Dyk 1 - Sydplateauet
Vaegge med bloede koraller, gorgonier og den foerste chance for hajer i det blaa.
09:00 / 14:00
Overfladepause
Vand og snacks om bord, mens din guide gennemgaar dyk et og fortaeller om dyk to.
09:45 / 14:45
Dyk 2 - Nordplateauet eller drift langs vaeggen
Ruten vaelges paa dagen efter de bedste forhold og moeder.
11:00 / 16:00
Retur til havnen & retur til hotellet
Tilbage paa land og paa dit hotel cirka 5 timer efter afhentning.
Marine Life You May See
Wild animals - sightings are likely, not guaranteed. We never bait, chase, or surround.
If there were a way to give 10 stars, Elphinstone Reef would deserve every single one of them!
Every time we visit Elphinstone, it delivers something spectacular. The reef is absolutely breathtaking, packed with vibrant marine life, stunning coral formations, and endless underwater action. No two dives are ever the same, which is exactly why we keep coming back.
Our most unforgettable experience was in December when we had an incredible close encounter with a Longimanus (oceanic whitetip shark). Seeing such a magnificent animal from so close was both thrilling and humbling. It was one of those moments that reminds you why you fell in love with diving in the first place.
Elphinstone seems to have a magical rule: if you arrive expecting something amazing, it will exceed your expectations anyway! From curious reef inhabitants to big pelagic surprises, this place never disappoints.
For divers, Elphinstone isn’t just a dive site, it’s an addiction. The only downside is that every reef you visit afterward has a very hard act to follow!
Can’t wait to come back and see what surprises Elphinstone has waiting for us next. 🦈🌊🤿
MS
Marta Stashevska
Jun 2025
Google
One of the most thrilling dives I’ve ever done. Elphinstone Reef offers stunning drop-offs, vibrant soft corals, and a real chance to see oceanic whitetip and hammerhead sharks. Currents can be strong, so it’s best for experienced divers. I joined a liveaboard to beat the crowds and catch early morning dives—totally worth it. Visibility was fantastic, and every dive felt like an adventure. A must-do Red Sea site if you're into big fish and deep wall diving.
SD
S. Diggelmann
Apr 2018
Google
Awesome reef for diving. Alot of fish and coral.
ND
Nicolas De Smyter
Nov 2022
Google
Very nice location to go diving. When we were here, there was a lot of things we got to see. It of course depends on different factors what you actually see, but it is definitely worth to do a couple of dives here.
IZ
Ismail Zohdy
Oct 2022
Google
Best dive site with sharks in the red sea
I dont recommend going with a speed boat from shore if wind is more than 18 knots - its usually 18 knots
Sharks are amazing and you get to sea oceanic white tip sharks - long manous - and hammer head sharks along with tiger sharks
If you are not an experienced diver then its not recommended
Public Google reviews of Elphinstone Reef as a dive site - they describe the location itself, not a specific trip with us.
Ofte stillede
Oktober til december giver den hoejeste sandsynlighed, isaer omkring fuldmaane. Vi lokker eller fodrer ikke - moederne er vilde og uforudsigelige.
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