Gota Abu Ramada is a medium-sized, oval reef surrounded by a shallow, sandy seabed. Located about one hour by boat south of Hurghada, it’s one of the most popular dive sites in the area and is often called “The Aquarium” due to its rich marine life.

The site’s maximum depth is around 15 meters, making it ideal for all diving levels.

The east and west sides feature beautiful coral gardens with small coral blocks rising from the sand, where blue-spotted stingrays and occasionally octopuses can be seen.

On the west side, two large coral pinnacles rise dramatically from 6 meters up to the surface, teeming with orange anthias. Look beneath the overhangs for lionfish.

Expect to spot butterflyfish, bannerfish, sweetlips, morays, barracuda, and sometimes even turtles.

Shaab Sabina, also known as Reef Sabina, is located in the southern part of Giftun Island, within a channel between Big and Small Giftun—part of the Giftun National Park. It’s about 60 to 90 minutes from Hurghada by boat. The surface is usually calm, but occasional strong currents can occur, making it also suitable for drift dives.

Depths range from 5 to 14 meters, making it ideal for divers of all levels. Shaab Sabina is best known for its stunning coral gardens, especially its beautiful table and brain corals.

Marine life here is rich—divers may encounter pufferfish, butterflyfish, parrotfish, porcupine fish, surgeonfish, and turtles. Reef sharks, barracudas, or eagle rays are also occasionally spotted.

The vibrant coral formations and unique topography make this site truly unforgettable.

Abu Ramada South is located on the southern side of Abu Ramada Island and is a popular, sheltered dive site. At around 20 meters depth, divers can explore a cave where sea stars, octopuses, and lionfish are commonly spotted. To the southwest of the reef, there is a steep drop-off with pinnacles that are home to moray eels and sweetlips, along with an eel garden. Morays, blue-spotted stingrays, and Napoleon wrasse are often seen passing by. On the return to the boat, divers can glide over beautiful coral blocks where crocodile fish and schools of goatfish may be encountered. Abu Ramada South is ideal for divers of all levels, offering a rich and diverse underwater experience.

Umm Gamar is a long-isolated reef formed by an underwater mountain, near the island having the same name as the dive site and about 90 minutes away from Hurghada.Umm Gamar means Mother of the Moon, a reference to the crescent-shaped wedge of the island at the top of the reef. Umm Gamar has a plateau on the south, at a depth of 14 to 24 meters with a beautiful coral garden where you regularly spot a turtle, batfish, moray eel and also Napoleon fish. On the way to the drop-off, you can encounter amazing coral towers, full of aquamarine life, such as glassfish and lionfish.  

Umm Gamar is suitable for all levels of divers.

The Minya was sunk by Israeli forces on 6 February 1970, though specific details of the incident remain unclear. The wreck lies on its port side at a depth of 30 meters, remaining largely intact, with the exception of the missing forward deck gun. The ship offers a fascinating dive, with divers able to explore its structure and the surrounding marine life. The wreck provides an excellent opportunity to experience history while encountering a variety of underwater species. El Mina is suitable for divers of all levels, making it a popular site for both novice and experienced divers alike. Its well-preserved condition and historical significance make it a must-visit for those interested in wreck diving.