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
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. 🦈🌊🤿
MS
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.
SD
S. Diggelmann
Apr 2018
Google
Awesome reef for diving. Alot of fish and coral.
ND
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.
IZ
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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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