This dive site, Shushah Island, is located in Saudi Arabia and is accessed via a 30-minute boat trip. It offers a diverse underwater experience, featuring vibrant shallow coral gardens perfect for novice divers and snorkelers. On its east-south side, a dramatic reef wall descends to what is described as "unlimited depth," providing a thrilling environment for more experienced explorers. While the site's maximum recreational depth is stated at 12 meters, the presence of a deep wall suggests opportunities for technical or deeper recreational diving beyond this limit.
The waters surrounding Shushah Island are teeming with diverse Red Sea marine life. Divers can expect to encounter various species of Red Sea fish, impressive schools of barracuda, and potentially larger pelagic animals such as tiger sharks, oceanic white tip sharks, dolphins, and turtles. The coral formations are extensive and healthy, creating a rich and colorful ecosystem that supports a wide array of macro and wide-angle photographic subjects.
The best time to visit Shushah Island typically aligns with the Red Sea's dive season, which generally offers warm waters and excellent visibility throughout much of the year. For freedivers, the shallow average depth of 6 meters provides ample opportunity for leisurely exploration of the coral gardens, while the reef wall offers a challenging environment for deeper breath-hold dives. Scuba divers of all levels will find something to enjoy, from the vibrant shallow reefs to the exhilarating potential for encounters with large marine animals along the deeper sections of the wall.
