Abu Haschisch Nordexpress

# Abu Haschisch Nordexpress Dive Site

Abu Haschisch Nordexpress is a thrilling drift dive located in Qesm Safaga, Red Sea, Egypt. This northern express route offers dynamic underwater scenery featuring dramatic coral formations, steep drop-offs, and vibrant reef structures that showcase the Red Sea’s biodiversity.

Divers encounter abundant marine life including colorful reef fish, barracuda, grouper, snappers, and occasionally larger pelagics such as jacks and tuna. The site is renowned for sightings of sea turtles and rays gliding through the current-swept channels.

Depths typically range from 12 to 40 meters (40-130 feet), with walls and slope terrain. The strong currents make this site suitable for intermediate to advanced divers comfortable with drift diving techniques. Visibility is generally excellent, often exceeding 20 meters.

Best visited during calm sea conditions when the current enhances the drift experience without becoming hazardous. Abu Haschisch Nordexpress combines exhilarating drift diving with exceptional marine encounters, making it a premier destination for experienced divers exploring Egypt’s Red Sea.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Phyllidiopsis dautzenbergi Phyllidiopsis dautzenbergi hsini_lin

Yellow Fan-fingered Gecko Ptyodactylus hasselquistii alexandraloikova

Regal Angelfish Pygoplites diacanthus oscarhopgood

Diamondback Squid Thysanoteuthis rhombus aubewohner

Doublebar Bream Acanthopagrus bifasciatus andrewdeacon

Checkerboard Wrasse Halichoeres hortulanus hsini_lin

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)