Small Crack (Small Passage)

# Small Crack Dive Site, Sharm El Sheikh

Small Crack, also known as Small Passage, is a distinctive dive site located in Sharm El Sheikh, Sinai, Egypt, in the Red Sea. This intermediate-level dive features a narrow underwater passage that creates a unique and thrilling experience for qualified divers.

Divers navigate through the tight rocky corridor, descending to depths between 12-40 meters depending on the route taken. The site showcases stunning Red Sea geology with dramatic rock formations, colorful coral gardens, and vibrant reef systems lining the passage walls.

Marine life encounters are abundant, including schooling reef fish, parrotfish, triggerfish, groupers, and occasional larger pelagics. The nutrient-rich waters attract diverse species, making wildlife observation excellent throughout the dive.

Small Crack demands good buoyancy control and moderate experience due to its confined spaces and currents. Visibility typically ranges from 15-25 meters, though seasonal variations occur. This site rewards divers with an intimate exploration of the Red Sea’s underwater architecture and rich biodiversity, making it a memorable addition to any Sharm El Sheikh diving itinerary.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

African Chromodorid Chromodoris africana jpsilva

Pyjama Slug Chromodoris quadricolor tamsynmann

Yellowmargin Moray Gymnothorax flavimarginatus selimtureli

Masked Butterflyfish Chaetodon semilarvatus lovelyclemmy

Red Sea Eviota Eviota marerubrum wetlens

Variable-lined Fusilier Caesio varilineata lovelyclemmy

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)