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Emperor Frazer

Intermediate/Advanced 📍 Red Sea, Egypt
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# Emperor Frazer Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
12m – 40m
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Visibility
20m
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Level
Intermediate/Advanced
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Current
🌀 Strong

Emperor Frazer, located off Jubal Island in Qesm Hurghada, Red Sea, is an exceptional reef dive suitable for intermediate to advanced divers. This site features a stunning coral-covered reef structure with depths ranging from 12 to 40 meters, offering diverse underwater topography.

Divers encounter vibrant hard and soft corals adorning the reef walls and sandy plains. The site is renowned for abundant marine life, including schools of fusiliers, snappers, and groupers. Emperor fish are frequently spotted, along with large pelagics such as trevally and occasionally reef sharks patrolling the deeper sections.

The reef’s intricate formations provide excellent opportunities for macro and wide-angle photography. Strong currents are common, making this site ideal for experienced divers seeking dynamic diving conditions. Visibility typically ranges from 15 to 25 meters, depending on seasonal conditions.

Emperor Frazer delivers an unforgettable Red Sea experience with its pristine coral ecosystem and abundant fish life, making it a must-visit destination for adventurous divers exploring Egypt’s underwater treasures.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Giant Moray — seen at this dive site
Giant Moray Gymnothorax javanicus lucasdif
Pharaoh's Moray — seen at this dive site
Pharaoh's Moray Gymnothorax pharaonis bryjoh
Day Octopus — seen at this dive site
Day Octopus Octopus cyanea tamsynmann
Brown Pygmy Angelfish — seen at this dive site
Brown Pygmy Angelfish Centropyge multispinis wetlens
Sargocentron marisrubri — seen at this dive site
Sargocentron marisrubri Sargocentron marisrubri lovelyclemmy
Bigfin Reef Squid — seen at this dive site
Bigfin Reef Squid Sepioteuthis lessoniana wildjonathan

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 12 m
Difficulty Intermediate/Advanced
Current Strong
Visibility 20 m
GPS 27.6777°, 33.8057°