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Turtle Bay

Intermediate 📍 Hurghada, Egypt
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# Turtle Bay Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
5m – 25m
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Visibility
22m
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Level
Intermediate
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Current
〜 Mild

Turtle Bay, located in Qesm Hurghada along Egypt’s Red Sea coast, offers an exceptional diving destination for both beginners and experienced divers. This site features impressive coral formations and vibrant reef structures in relatively shallow waters, typically ranging from 5-25 meters deep, making it ideal for recreational diving and certification courses.

Divers exploring Turtle Bay will encounter diverse marine life, including green and hawksbill sea turtles, colorful tropical fish species, and healthy coral gardens. The area is renowned for its abundant fish populations and excellent visibility, typically reaching 15-30 meters depending on seasonal conditions.

The site’s moderate difficulty rating makes it accessible for divers of varying skill levels. Gentle currents and gradual descents provide comfortable conditions for underwater exploration. The sandy bottom interspersed with coral heads creates an engaging underwater landscape suitable for photography and wildlife observation.

Turtle Bay’s pristine ecosystem and reliable marine life encounters make it a popular choice for divers visiting the Red Sea, offering an authentic glimpse into the region’s remarkable underwater biodiversity.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Arabian Picasso Triggerfish — seen at this dive site
Arabian Picasso Triggerfish Rhinecanthus assasi ruseva
Hawksbill Sea Turtle — seen at this dive site
Hawksbill Sea Turtle Eretmochelys imbricata hurtiii
White-spotted Puffer — seen at this dive site
White-spotted Puffer Arothron hispidus nara_kruger
Hawksbill Sea Turtle — seen at this dive site
Hawksbill Sea Turtle Eretmochelys imbricata anastasianiveus
Blackback Butterflyfish — seen at this dive site
Blackback Butterflyfish Chaetodon melannotus marleen37052
Threadfin Butterflyfish — seen at this dive site
Threadfin Butterflyfish Chaetodon auriga marleen37052

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 25 m
Min Depth 5 m
Difficulty Intermediate
Current Mild
Visibility 22 m
GPS 27.2778°, 33.8949°