Big Giftun

# Big Giftun Dive Site

Big Giftun is a premier dive destination located in Qesm Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt. This site offers excellent diving opportunities with depths ranging from 5 to 40 meters, suitable for both intermediate and advanced divers.

Divers exploring Big Giftun encounter vibrant coral gardens, dramatic reef formations, and stunning underwater landscapes. The site features both shallow coral plateaus and deeper walls that showcase the Red Sea’s remarkable biodiversity.

Marine life at Big Giftun is abundant and diverse. Expect encounters with colorful reef fish, napoleon wrasse, groupers, snappers, and various species of rays. Sea turtles are frequently spotted, and eagle rays occasionally glide through the water. Larger pelagic species may also be present in deeper sections.

The site presents moderate to challenging conditions, making it ideal for experienced divers seeking adventure. Strong currents are common, requiring proper buoyancy control and experience with drift diving techniques. Big Giftun’s combination of spectacular coral formations, diverse marine life, and challenging waters makes it a must-visit destination for diving enthusiasts in the Red Sea.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Napoleon Wrasse Cheilinus undulatus ahmedfouad

Giant Moray Gymnothorax javanicus luispb

Schultz's Pipefish Corythoichthys schultzi florian_guyader

White-spotted Puffer Arothron hispidus rowanhowe

Spotbase Burrfish Cyclichthys spilostylus luispb

Striated Fusilier Caesio striata karimbo

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)