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Marsa Sharm

Intermediate/Advanced 📍 Marsa Alam, Egypt
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# Marsa Sharm Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
5m – 40m
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Visibility
20m
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Level
Intermediate/Advanced

Marsa Sharm is a premier diving destination located in Qesm Marsa Alam, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt. This site offers exceptional underwater experiences suitable for divers of intermediate to advanced skill levels.

The dive site features dramatic coral formations, pristine reefs, and colorful sandy slopes descending to depths of 5-40 meters. Divers encounter vibrant hard and soft coral gardens, with visibility often exceeding 20 meters during optimal conditions.

Marine life encounters include spotted eagle rays, reef sharks, groupers, and schools of fusiliers. The area’s rich biodiversity showcases Red Sea endemic species and occasional pelagic visitors. Macro photography enthusiasts discover nudibranchs, crustaceans, and small reef fish among coral crevices.

The site’s accessibility and protected status make it ideal for exploring the Red Sea’s natural splendor. Marsa Sharm’s combination of accessible reefs and deeper walls provides versatile diving opportunities, making it a favorite among liveaboard and shore-based divers exploring Egypt’s Indian Ocean waters.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Scissortail Sergeant — seen at this dive site
Scissortail Sergeant Abudefduf sexfasciatus verfrexxener
Green Sea Turtle — seen at this dive site
Green Sea Turtle Chelonia mydas k_wheatley
Regal Angelfish — seen at this dive site
Regal Angelfish Pygoplites diacanthus gizemk
Sulfur Damsel — seen at this dive site
Sulfur Damsel Pomacentrus sulfureus verfrexxener
Geometric Moray — seen at this dive site
Geometric Moray Gymnothorax griseus woody_74
Yellow-edged Lyretail — seen at this dive site
Yellow-edged Lyretail Variola louti gizemk

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 5 m
Difficulty Intermediate/Advanced
Visibility 20 m
GPS 24.7599°, 35.0705°