Rocky Island

# Rocky Island Dive Site

Rocky Island in Qesm Shlatin, Red Sea Governorate, offers an exceptional diving destination for intermediate to advanced divers. Located in Egypt’s Red Sea, this site features dramatic rocky formations and vibrant coral structures that create a dynamic underwater landscape.

Divers typically explore depths ranging from 12 to 40 meters, with varying difficulty depending on chosen routes. The rocky topography provides excellent opportunities for discovering diverse marine life, including reef sharks, groupers, snappers, and schools of colorful tropical fish. Turtles frequently inhabit these waters, while macro enthusiasts appreciate abundant nudibranchs and crustaceans.

The site’s strong currents and uneven terrain require solid diving experience and good buoyancy control. Excellent visibility typically exceeds 20 meters, revealing stunning coral gardens and rocky outcrops teeming with activity.

Rocky Island suits divers seeking technical exploration and authentic Red Sea marine biodiversity. Its combination of geological intrigue and rich fauna makes it a memorable destination within Egypt’s world-class diving region.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Midas Combtooth Blenny Ecsenius midas lucasdif

Yellowstripe Goatfish Mulloidichthys flavolineatus sylvain_le_bris

Slender Lizardfish Saurida gracilis sylvain_le_bris

Indian Sailfin Tang Zebrasoma desjardinii sylvain_le_bris

Bluefin Trevally Caranx melampygus sylvain_le_bris

Greasy Rockcod Epinephelus tauvina sylvain_le_bris

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)