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The Brothers Island

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# The Brothers Island Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
40m – 80m
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Level
Advanced
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Current
🌀 Strong
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Best Season
May to September

Discover The Brothers Island, an exceptional dive destination in Egypt’s Red Sea near Qesm Al Qoseir. This premier site features two distinct rocky islands offering thrilling underwater exploration for experienced divers.

Descend to depths of 40-80 meters, where you’ll encounter dramatic underwater topography, including steep walls and rocky formations. The site is renowned for its strong currents, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced divers.

Marine life flourishes here, including large pelagic species such as sharks, barracuda, and grouper. Divers frequently spot reef sharks patrolling the walls and schools of tuna in open water. The vibrant coral formations provide habitat for various reef fish species.

The Brothers Island is best experienced as a liveaboard dive site, given its offshore location and depth requirements. Favorable diving conditions typically occur from May to September. Crystal-clear waters and abundant marine activity make this challenging site a bucket-list destination for serious Red Sea divers seeking an unforgettable adventure.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Napoleon Wrasse — seen at this dive site
Napoleon Wrasse Cheilinus undulatus davidroche
Spanish Dancer — seen at this dive site
Spanish Dancer Hexabranchus sanguineus jeromeb76
Yellowfin Soldierfish — seen at this dive site
Yellowfin Soldierfish Myripristis chryseres andrey_ryanskiy
Indian Sailfin Tang — seen at this dive site
Indian Sailfin Tang Zebrasoma desjardinii lovelyclemmy
Red Sea Anthias — seen at this dive site
Red Sea Anthias Pseudanthias taeniatus wetlens
Masked Butterflyfish — seen at this dive site
Masked Butterflyfish Chaetodon semilarvatus lovelyclemmy

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 80 m
Min Depth 40 m
Difficulty Advanced
Current Strong
Best Season May to September
GPS 26.3107°, 34.8605°