Scuba diving in The Islands

Access
From Boat
Diver level
Novice
Depth
Average: 15 m
Maximum: 30 m
Visibility
Average: 10 m
Maximum: 30 m

Located south of Dahab, the Islands is a dive site for divers of all experience levels. The average depth 9-20m/30-66ft with visibility averaging 30-40m/100 -130ft. This dive site consists of a few shallow patch reefs and pinnacles with sandy gullies in between. Its landscape is exceptional with a labyrinth of canyons, hills, valleys and peaks.

When to go

All year long. Water temperature ranges from 22 to 28C/71 to 82F.

What to see

Patch reefs, pinnacles, canyons, hills, valleys and peaks, coral gardens, crocodile fish, barracuda, angelfish, rabbitfish, napoleons and trigger fish.

Reachable from

Liveaboards with trips to The Islands

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