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Dive Marsa Alam - Plongée premium en mer Rouge
Underwater view of Elphinstone Reef, Marsa Alam Red Sea

Marsa Alam Nord · Plongée en bateau

Elphinstone Reef

L'icône de la plongée à Marsa Alam. Un plateau long et étroit (environ 300 m sur 30 m) orienté à peu près nord-sud en eau libre, à 30 km au nord de la ville de Marsa Alam et à 12 km de la côte.

Profondeur

5-70m

Niveau

Confirmé

Accès

Plongée en bateau

Visibilité

25-40m

Courant

Courant fort

À propos de ce site

L'icône de la plongée à Marsa Alam. Un plateau long et étroit (environ 300 m sur 30 m) orienté à peu près nord-sud en eau libre, à 30 km au nord de la ville de Marsa Alam et à 12 km de la côte. Le plateau remonte jusqu'à 5-8 m et descend de chaque côté en murs verticaux ; la pointe sud plonge dans la célèbre arche à 55-80 m. Rideaux de coraux mous, bancs de fusiliers et l'action requins la plus fiable de la mer Rouge - requins longimanes à la fin de l'automne, requins-marteaux en été.

Points forts

  • Murs verticaux plongeant au-delà de 70 m
  • Requins longimanes d'oct à déc
  • Requins-marteaux de juin à sep
  • Arche sud à profondeur technique
  • Denses rideaux de coraux mous et jardins de gorgones

Vie marine

Requin longimaneRequin-marteau halicorneRequin gris de récifRequin à pointes argentéesThonBarracudaRaie aigleNapoléon

Localisation

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

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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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Requin longimane patrouillant le long de la paroi du récif à Elphinstone, Marsa Alam, mer Rouge
Requin longimanePlongée requins
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Elphinstone Reef

Une plongée requins de classe mondiale en mer Rouge : requins longimanes, requins-marteaux en saison, raies mantas de récif et tombants bleu profond.

Elphinstone Reef, 30 km au nord de Marsa Alam (12 km au large)
5 hMax 10Certifié
2 bouteillesGuide de plongéePrise en charge et retour à l'hôtel

À partir de

€120/plongeur

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