Marco R.
ItalyOpen Water Diver
May 1, 2026
Better than I expected. Caves are well lit, walls covered in coral.
11 people found this helpful
St. John's · Boat Dive
Gota Sagar (St. John's)
A small island reef in the southern St. John's complex famous for its cathedral-like caves and tunnels carved through the limestone plateau at 5–15 m.
Depth
5-30m
Level
Intermediate
Access
Boat Dive
Visibility
25-40m
Current
Mild current
About this site
A small island reef in the southern St. John's complex famous for its cathedral-like caves and tunnels carved through the limestone plateau at 5–15 m. Light shafts pierce the cave roofs at midday, making the site a photographer's favourite. The outer walls drop into the blue and carry dense soft-coral cover; occasional grey reef sharks patrol the deeper edge.
Highlights
- Cathedral-like caves with overhead light shafts at midday
- Shallow tunnels suitable for non-cave-certified divers (no overhead at <12 m)
- Dense soft-coral curtains on the outer walls
- Glassfish swarms inside the bigger caves
Marine life
GlassfishWhitetip reef sharkTwo-banded snapperAnthiasBigeyeGrouper
Location
23.5100°N, 35.8200°E · ~200 km south of Marsa Alam
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What divers say about Gota Sagar (St. John's)
4.7/5. 19 curated reviews
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Pietro F.
ItalyRescue Diver
Apr 20, 2026
Light shafts in the main cave were perfect for photos. Walls outside the cave were colourful too.
25 people found this helpful
Helene F.
Germany
Mar 17, 2026
Wide enough caverns for comfortable photography, then a stunning wall.
39 people found this helpful
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