Napoleon Reef

Dahab, Egypt Dahab Environmental Protection Area

4.0 (1 review)

Beginner/Intermediate

Shallow reef dive featuring a tower, famous for Napoleonfish.

Boat Access
16m Avg Depth
25m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is located in the Laguna, specifically within the area known as ‘The Spit’. Access to this location is best achieved by boat or zodiac, as it’s situated approximately 450 metres from the beach. A significant feature of the site is a large Madrepore tower, separated from a half-submerged reef by a channel. The dive begins at around 20 meters from a sandy seabed and is known for its abundant marine life. Napoleonfish are particularly prevalent here, giving the site its name. It’s an area offering both visual interest with the tower and reef, and opportunities to observe diverse species within a relatively shallow environment.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

NapoleonfishMadrepore coralmoray eelslionfishanthiasglassfishparrotfishtriggerfish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner/Intermediate

Relatively shallow but starts at 20m, making it better for divers with some experience.

Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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