Yolanda House Reef

Ras Mohammed National Park, Egypt Ras Mohammed National Park

5.0 (1 review)

all levels

Famous Red Sea reef with unique wreck cargo landscape.

Boat Access
20m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is located at Yolanda Reef within Ras Mohammed, considered one of the world’s premier diving locations. The reef boasts a remarkable history, stemming from the wreck of the ship Yolanda, which crashed in the 1980s and now lies on its side at a depth of 180 meters. Fragments of the vessel, along with cargo like toilets, bathtubs, and sinks, remain visible. These remnants are heavily encrusted with coral, providing a unique habitat for a diverse array of marine life. The reef features a shallow plateau extending from the surface to approximately 20 meters, characterized by small pinnacles covered in colorful soft corals. A gentle wall descends from the surface, creating an exciting dive experience. Expect to encounter Blue Spotted Stingrays, Scorpionfish, Stonefish, and Giant Morays within the area. The resident Napoleon Wrasse adds to the reef’s vibrant ecosystem.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

wreckcoral reefwall divedrift diveturtlewide anglebeginner friendly

Marine Life

Blue Spotted StingrayScorpionfishStonefishGiant MorayNapoleon Wrassecolorful soft corals

Things to Note

Difficulty:

all levels

Shallow plateau for beginners with deeper sections and potential currents for experienced divers.

Hazards:
currentdepthmarine lifeboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

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