Ras Katy

# Ras Katy Dive Site

Ras Katy is a spectacular reef diving destination located in Sharm El Sheikh, nestled in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula along the Red Sea. This site offers an impressive underwater landscape featuring dramatic coral formations, steep drop-offs, and vibrant reef walls that descend to depths of 40+ meters.

Divers encounter diverse marine life including large pelagic species such as reef sharks, barracuda, and tuna, along with colorful schools of fusiliers and snappers. The site’s varied topography supports abundant smaller species, including moray eels, groupers, and nudibranchs among pristine hard and soft corals.

Best suited for intermediate to advanced divers, Ras Katy demands good buoyancy control and current awareness due to potentially strong water movement. The steep walls and depth require proper certification and experience. Visibility typically ranges from 15-30 meters, varying seasonally.

This Red Sea gem attracts experienced divers seeking dramatic geology, exciting marine encounters, and the exceptional biodiversity that defines this world-renowned diving destination.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Arabian Picasso Triggerfish Rhinecanthus assasi mishrusl

Sohal Surgeonfish Acanthurus sohal dmytro21

Indo-Pacific Sergeant Major Abudefduf vaigiensis gonkem1986

Indian Lionfish Pterois miles delanalouw

Red Sea Bird Wrasse Gomphosus klunzingeri wolfganggessl

Orangestripe Triggerfish Balistapus undulatus mishrusl

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)