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Golden Dolphin

Intermediate 📍 Hurghada, Egypt
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# Golden Dolphin Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
12m – 30m
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Level
Intermediate
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Current
〜 Mild

Golden Dolphin is a premier dive destination in Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt, offering exceptional underwater experiences for divers of all levels. Located in the Indian Ocean’s Red Sea region, this site features a stunning coral reef system with vibrant hard and soft corals creating a spectacular underwater landscape.

Divers can expect to encounter diverse marine life including grouper, snappers, fusiliers, and occasionally dolphins—reflecting the site’s name. The reef structure provides excellent visibility and photographic opportunities with colorful coral formations and small caves to explore.

The dive typically ranges from 12-30 meters (40-100 feet) in depth, making it accessible to both beginner and intermediate divers with proper certification. The site features a gentle slope that gradually descends, allowing flexible dive profiles and comfortable descents.

Golden Dolphin offers moderate difficulty with manageable currents and straightforward navigation. The stable conditions and abundant marine life make it ideal for training dives, leisure diving, and underwater photography. Its proximity to Hurghada ensures easy boat access and makes it a popular choice for dive operators and resort guests exploring the Red Sea’s natural beauty.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Napoleon Wrasse — seen at this dive site
Napoleon Wrasse Cheilinus undulatus jmturon
Halfmoon Angelfish — seen at this dive site
Halfmoon Angelfish Pomacanthus maculosus inaturalist-arthur
Indian Longnose Parrotfish — seen at this dive site
Indian Longnose Parrotfish Hipposcarus harid inaturalist-arthur
Slingjaw Wrasse — seen at this dive site
Slingjaw Wrasse Epibulus insidiator jmturon
Tailspot Squirrelfish — seen at this dive site
Tailspot Squirrelfish Sargocentron caudimaculatum jmturon
Sharksucker — seen at this dive site
Sharksucker Echeneis naucrates dzherikhov_vladimir

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 30 m
Min Depth 12 m
Difficulty Intermediate
Current Mild
GPS 27.3376°, 34.0576°