Diving and snorkeling in Marsa Alam

Diving and Snorkeling Sites

Explore the southern Red Sea's underwater landscape through a selection of dive sites and professional centers near Marsa Alam and Hamata. This list features the 65-meter Hamada shipwreck, which rests at shallow depths of 5 to 18 meters, and house reefs accessible directly from the shore. These locations provide access to the Fury Shoals reef system, known for its hard coral formations and diverse marine life, supported by specialized diving schools and equipment shops for certifications and guided excursions.

Diving and Snorkeling Sites — Map

A

Hamada

A 65-meter cargo ship that sank in 1993. It rests on its starboard side at depths between 5 and 18 meters, allowing both divers and snorkelers to explore its hull, masts, and surrounding coral growth.

B

Red Sea Diving Safari - Wadi Lahami

An eco-friendly diving village located near the Fury Shoals reef system. It specializes in offshore reef excursions and provides facilities for PADI-certified scuba diving and kite surfing.

C

Hausriff Zabargad Beach Resort

A coral house reef accessible directly from the beach. It features a variety of hard and soft corals with a gradual drop-off, suitable for shore-based exploration and night diving.

D

Orca Hamata

A diving center located in the Wadi Lahami area. It offers daily boat trips to the Fury Shoals and provides equipment rentals and multi-lingual scuba instruction.

E

Sea Secrets Divers

A scuba diving center and equipment shop offering PADI training courses and guided boat trips to local reefs and offshore sites around Marsa Alam.

F

Orca

A dedicated diving facility providing equipment maintenance, gear rental, and guided underwater tours within the Hamata region.

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