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Carlsson's Corner

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# Carlsson’s Corner Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
12m – 40m
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Visibility
22m
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Level
Advanced
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Current
Moderate
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Best Season
Calmer months

Carlsson’s Corner is a spectacular dive destination located in Qesm Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt. This site features dramatic coral formations and stunning underwater topography that attracts divers of varying skill levels.

The dive showcases vibrant hard and soft corals interspersed with rocky outcrops and sandy areas. Divers encounter abundant marine life including large pelagic species such as groupers, snappers, and jacks, along with colorful reef fish, moray eels, and crustaceans.

Carlsson’s Corner typically offers depths ranging from 12 to 40+ meters, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced divers. The site can experience moderate to strong currents, particularly in deeper sections, requiring solid buoyancy control and experience.

Visibility generally ranges from 15 to 30 meters, depending on seasonal conditions. The area’s unique geological features and exceptional biodiversity make it an ideal location for photography and marine observation. Best diving conditions typically occur during calmer months, though the site remains accessible year-round for experienced divers familiar with Red Sea diving conditions.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Napoleon Wrasse — seen at this dive site
Napoleon Wrasse Cheilinus undulatus ahmedfouad
Giant Moray — seen at this dive site
Giant Moray Gymnothorax javanicus luispb
Schultz's Pipefish — seen at this dive site
Schultz's Pipefish Corythoichthys schultzi florian_guyader
White-spotted Puffer — seen at this dive site
White-spotted Puffer Arothron hispidus rowanhowe
Spotbase Burrfish — seen at this dive site
Spotbase Burrfish Cyclichthys spilostylus luispb
Striated Fusilier — seen at this dive site
Striated Fusilier Caesio striata karimbo

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 12 m
Difficulty Advanced
Current Moderate
Visibility 22 m
Best Season Calmer months
GPS 27.1590°, 33.9798°