Shaab el Erg

Large horseshoe reef famous for frequent bottlenose dolphin encounters.

Boat Access
15m Avg Depth
25m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Shaab El Erg (also known as Dolphin House), is a remarkably large horseshoe-shaped reef. It offers numerous diving locations and abundant marine life. The area is suitable for divers of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced enthusiasts. Divers can expect to encounter Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphins during their explorations. This location presents a wonderful opportunity to observe diverse coral formations and a variety of fish species.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

coral reefdolphinturtlebeginner friendlywide angledrift dive

Marine Life

Indo-Pacific Bottlenose DolphinBluespotted stingrayGiant moray eelAnthiasTriggerfishScorpionfishHard coralsSoft corals

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Offers numerous sheltered and deeper dive spots suitable for all.

Hazards:
boat trafficcurrent
Current Strength:

Variable

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