Marsa Shagra House Reef

Pristine, protected Red Sea house reef with diverse life.

- Access
18m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is located in the south of the Red Sea and features a remarkable house reef, considered one of the richest and most pristine areas. Designated as a protected area for the past 20 years, Marsa Shagra offers exceptional diving opportunities. The reef stretches approximately 2 kilometers from north to south, culminating in a natural, sheltered bay. Access is available via zodiac boats and directly from shore, with zodiac pickup also provided. It’s notable that Robert Meyer, author of Collins guides, has documented at least five endemic species residing within this protected bay. Furthermore, the area occasionally hosts pelagic wildlife such as dolphins and manta rays. The site has been a popular location for underwater photographers seeking images for reef guides like those by Debelius and Collins.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Excellent
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

coral reefshore divebeginner friendlydrift diveturtlemanta raydolphinmacro photographywide angle

Marine Life

anthiasbutterflyfishclownfishlionfishmoray eelblue-spotted stingrayhard coralssoft coralsturtle

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Sheltered bay for beginners, with deeper sections and drift options for advanced divers.

Hazards:
currentdepthmarine lifeboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 27.6°C

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