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Underwater view of Elphinstone Reef, Marsa Alam Red Sea

Marsa Alam Nord · Bootstauchgang

Elphinstone Reef

Die Ikone des Tauchens in Marsa Alam. Ein langes, schmales Plateau (rund 300 m mal 30 m), das ungefähr in Nord-Süd-Richtung im offenen Wasser 30 km nördlich der Stadt Marsa Alam und 12 km vor der Küste verläuft.

Tiefe

5-70m

Level

Fortgeschritten

Zugang

Bootstauchgang

Sicht

25-40m

Strömung

Starke Strömung

Über diesen Platz

Die Ikone des Tauchens in Marsa Alam. Ein langes, schmales Plateau (rund 300 m mal 30 m), das ungefähr in Nord-Süd-Richtung im offenen Wasser 30 km nördlich der Stadt Marsa Alam und 12 km vor der Küste verläuft. Das Plateau steigt bis auf 5-8 m an und fällt zu beiden Seiten als senkrechte Wände ab; die Südspitze stürzt in den berühmten Bogen auf 55-80 m. Weichkorallenvorhänge, Schwärme von Füsilieren und die verlässlichste Hai-Action des Roten Meeres - Weißspitzen-Hochseehaie im Spätherbst, Hammerhaie im Sommer.

Highlights

  • Senkrechte Wände, die über 70 m hinabstürzen
  • Weißspitzen-Hochseehaie Okt-Dez
  • Hammerhaie Jun-Sep
  • Südlicher Bogen in technischer Tiefe
  • Dichte Weichkorallenvorhänge und Fächergärten

Meeresleben

Weißspitzen-HochseehaiBogenstirn-HammerhaiGrauer RiffhaiSilberspitzenhaiThunfischBarrakudaAdlerrochenNapoleon-Lippfisch

Lage

25.3086°N, 34.8603°E · ~30 km north von Marsa Alam

Tauchplatz-Karte lädt...

Real reviews . Real divers

What divers say about Elphinstone Reef

4.5/528 Google reviews
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PZ

May 2026

Google

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. 🦈🌊🤿

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.

S. Diggelmann

Apr 2018

Google

Awesome reef for diving. Alot of fish and coral.

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.

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.

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Weißspitzen-Hochseehai patrouilliert an der Riffwand von Elphinstone, Marsa Alam, Rotes Meer
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Elphinstone Reef

Ein Weltklasse-Hai-Tauchgang im Roten Meer: Weißspitzen-Hochseehaie, saisonale Hammerhaie, Riffmantas und tiefblaue Steilwände.

Elphinstone Reef, 30 km nördlich von Marsa Alam (12 km vor der Küste)
5 Std.Max. 10Zertifiziert
2 FlaschenTauchguideAbholung & Rücktransfer zum Hotel

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€120/Taucher

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