Andrea L.
GermanyRescue Diver
May 9, 2026
Wall drops sharply into deep blue. Beautiful soft corals, schools of jacks, occasional reef sharks.
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Marsa Alam South · Boat Dive
Sha'ab Abu Sail (Offshore)
A long offshore reef with a beautiful drop-off and pinnacles rising from the blue. Often features eagle ray sightings and the occasional manta encounter in summer..
Depth
8-35m
Level
Intermediate
Access
Boat Dive
Visibility
20-35m
Current
Moderate current
About this site
A long offshore reef with a beautiful drop-off and pinnacles rising from the blue. Often features eagle ray sightings and the occasional manta encounter in summer.
Highlights
- Drop-off wall
- Pinnacles in blue
- Eagle rays
- Possible mantas
Marine life
Eagle rayManta ray (rare)TunaBarracudaReef sharks
Location
24.9750°N, 35.0500°E · ~12 km south of Marsa Alam
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What divers say about Sha'ab Abu Sail
4.6/5. 19 curated reviews
TripAdvisor
Jakub M.
Poland
Apr 28, 2026
Great intermediate wall. Easy to navigate, beautiful colours, good chance of pelagic encounters.
48 people found this helpful
Sabine W.
GermanyAdvanced Open Water
Mar 25, 2026
Loved the wall - deep, colourful, full of life. Reef sharks made an appearance.
11 people found this helpful
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