Diving in Egypt

2. Naama Bay:
Naama Bay is a resort; nonetheless, there are many diving spots in this area both to the North and South. In North Naama Bay, there are eight diving spots, Ras Ghamila, Ras Nasrani, Ras Bob, White Knight, Shark Bay, Far Garden, Middle Garden, and Near Garden. Moreover, in South Naama Bay, there are nine diving spots; Sodfa, Tower, Pinky Wall, Amphoras, Turtle Bay, Paradise, Ras Umm Sid, Temple and Ras Kady. Most of the above diving spots have similar positions and environment, sheltered from the waves and having strong currents. Diving in these places is easy and pleasant.

North Naama Bay

Ras Nasrani (Christian Head) is located opposite to Gordon Reef. It lies 11 kilometer north of Naama Bay and can be reached by land. Usually the diving is done from a small sandy plateau that begins at a depth of about 6 meters. It allows easy diving from where you can observe fish including Tuna and Jackfish. It is also a good spot for a night dive.
Ras Ghamila: Diving in this spot is easy and pleasant. It is also a good place for night dive.

Ras Bob: this place was called after the underwater cameraman Bob Johnson who worked in this area for a long time. Actually it is not very popular and most probably you will not find it on a map. It is characterized by easy diving in a sheltered spot. It is suitable for all diving levels and for snorkeling.

White Knight: a small bay that has mooring point; and so is well sheltered from the waves and wind.

Sharks Bay: Unlike its name, sharks are not often found in this area. Most probably it was called the Sharks Bay because fishermen used to unload the sharks they caught on this bay. It is easily reached by land. Shark's Bay has a lovely beach which is crowded most of time. It is a good diving spot for beginners and allows a very good night dive.

Far Garden: is located in the northernmost part of north Naama Bay. It is a sheltered spot full of coral and reef fishes and a very suitable spot for snorkeling.

Middle Garden: As its name implies is located between Far Garden and Near Garden. It is characterized with easy diving and it is a very good spot for beginners and inexperienced divers.

Near Garden: Although this garden has lost most of its beauty because of the very large number of divers and the construction of hotels above it, is still a good spot for diving. It is characterized with easy diving that gives you the chance to observe many fish species and corals. It also allows night diving and snorkeling.

South Naama Bay

Sodfa: characterized with easy diving that allows you to observe a wide range of corals and reef.

Tower: has a beautiful underwater landscape; it has a deep and narrow valley with vertical walls. It can be reached by land and is a very good spot for night dives and snorkeling.

Pinky Wall: is named after the pink Alcyonarien coral. It is a beautiful marine landscape. It is best to dive here in calm waters.

Amphoras: named after a Turkish shipwreck dating to the 17th century. Only the remains of the shipwreck still exist, thus still worth seeing. This spot is suitable for snorkeling.
Turtle Bay: is located south of Amphoras. Generally it is a quite spot and full of corals.

Paradise: characterized with tall coral pinnacles. It allows easy diving and is suitable for night dives. This spot has a varied and colourful landscape and is full of coral and reef.

Ras Umm Sid: is characteristic of a splendid gorgonian forest, rich in reef fauna. It can be reached by land. It allows easy dives, night dives and snorkeling.

Temple: It was given this name because of its vast sandy plateau with three coral pillars that resemble the columns of ancient temples. It allows easy diving especially for inexperienced divers and beginners. Moreover, it is a good spot for night dives and snorkeling.

Ras Katy: has a very interesting underwater environment especially for night dive sand snorkeling. It is very good for beginners as it support easy dives.

3. Ras Mohamed (Mohamed Head):
Located South of Sharm El Sheikh, 20 miles off Naama Bay. It can be reached both by land and sea. Moreover, it can be reached from both Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada. Ras Mohamed has 7 diving spots:

Ras Zaatar: is characterized with splendid walls covered with multi- coloured Alcyonarians. It has no mooring and usually requires drift dive.

Jackfish Alley: It is characterized with extraordinary marine landscape and caves. Also requires drift dive.

Eel Garden: the best place to observe garden eels. Also a good place to exercise snorkeling.

Shark Observatory: Also known as Rah Mohamed Wall, was given this name because of its wall dive. Some whale sharks may be seen in this part.

Shark and Yoland Reef: one of the most popular and famous diving sites in the red sea. It is know for its very beautiful and extraordinary marine environment. It is a very vast area for diving.