Jakob K.
Germany
May 18, 2026
Multiple pinnacles, turtle on every dive, whitetip reef shark made an appearance.
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Marsa Alam North · Boat Dive
Sha'ab Marsa Alam
A horseshoe-shaped offshore reef just 3 km out of Marsa Alam harbour — the closest blue-water dive to town. The lagoon side hosts a sandy plateau with garden eels and stingrays at 8–14 m, while the outer wall drops to 30 m+ and carries a string of small pinnacles where reef sharks and Napoleon wrasse cruise.
Depth
5-30m
Level
Intermediate
Access
Boat Dive
Visibility
20-30m
Current
Mild current
About this site
A horseshoe-shaped offshore reef just 3 km out of Marsa Alam harbour — the closest blue-water dive to town. The lagoon side hosts a sandy plateau with garden eels and stingrays at 8–14 m, while the outer wall drops to 30 m+ and carries a string of small pinnacles where reef sharks and Napoleon wrasse cruise. Green turtles browse the inner reef. A versatile site we use as a half-day boat option or paired with Sha'ab Abu Sail for a two-tank morning.
Highlights
- Five-minute boat ride from Marsa Alam marina
- Garden eels and stingrays on the sandy lagoon plateau
- Outer wall with pinnacles and occasional reef sharks
- Reliable green turtle sightings on the lagoon side
Marine life
Green turtleWhitetip reef sharkNapoleon wrasseGarden eelBluespotted stingrayJacksAnthias
Location
25.0736°N, 34.9356°E · ~3 km south of Marsa Alam
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James K.
UKAdvanced Open Water
Apr 14, 2026
Pinnacles offer great photo opportunities. Anthias clouds, big Napoleon wrasse.
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Pavel H.
Czech RepublicDivemaster
Apr 3, 2026
Pinnacles and walls, healthy reef life, easy to plan a multi-level dive.
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