Sharm El Sheikh
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The Local Dive Sites

The Local Dive Sites of Sharm El Sheikh

Ras Nasrani

Depth: 5–30 meters
Type: Wall dive, Drift, Coral garden, Reef plateau

Located near the entrance of the Strait of Tiran, Ras Nasrani is one of Sharm El Sheikh’s most accessible and rewarding dive sites, ideal for both beginners and experienced divers.

🌊 Dive Profile
Starts shallow on a sandy plateau and drops into a stunning coral wall, offering easy entry and excellent conditions for drift diving when currents are present.

🔦 Highlights

Colorful reef plateau with a mix of hard and soft corals
Gorgonian fans and table corals along the drop-off
Gentle drift often carries divers along the reef wall
Excellent visibility and usually calm conditions

🐠 Marine Life

Anthias, butterflyfish, and triggerfish
Moray eels and octopus
Blue-spotted stingrays and occasional turtles
Napoleon wrasse and schools of fusiliers

📍 Perfect For

Entry-level dives
Drift diving
Check dives or refresher dives
Underwater photography

Ras Bob

Depth: 5–25 meters
Type: Coral garden, Slope, Reef plateau, Drift

Ras Bob is a calm, colorful dive site located just north of Naama Bay. Known for its gentle slope and shallow depths, it’s perfect for beginners, snorkelers, and photographers looking for vibrant marine life.

🌊 Dive Profile
The dive begins on a wide sandy slope scattered with coral heads, gradually leading to a deeper coral garden and drop-off. Currents are usually mild, making it an easy and enjoyable drift.

🔦 Highlights

Dense clusters of soft and hard corals
Large coral domes and mushroom-shaped coral heads
Calm conditions ideal for long bottom times
Often used for check dives and training

🐠 Marine Life

Blue-spotted stingrays and octopus
Lionfish and scorpionfish
Clownfish, parrotfish, and sergeant majors
Occasional turtle and schooling reef fish

📍 Perfect For

Beginner and training dives
Long, relaxed dives
Macro photography
Snorkeling excursions

The Temple

Depth: 5–20 meters
Type: Reef plateau, Coral pinnacles, Training site, Easy dive

Located just off the coast of Sharm El Sheikh, The Temple is one of the most accessible and popular local dive sites. Its name comes from the three large coral pinnacles that rise from the sandy bottom like temple columns.

🌊 Dive Profile
A shallow, gently sloping reef with plenty of light and excellent visibility. Ideal for beginners, training dives, and relaxed fun dives.

🔦 Highlights

Three main coral pinnacles covered in soft corals
Calm and easy conditions year-round
Frequently used for Open Water and Discover Scuba programs
Night dives are also popular here

🐠 Marine Life

Masked butterflyfish and angelfish
Blue-spotted stingrays and cleaner shrimp
Moray eels, scorpionfish, and octopus
Occasionally turtles and napoleon wrasse

📍 Perfect For

Entry-level dives and training
Easy, shallow fun dives
Underwater navigation practice
Night diving

Ras Umm Sid

Depth: 5–30 meters
Type: Wall dive, Drift dive, Coral garden, Reef plateau

Situated at the southern tip of the Sharm El Sheikh headland, Ras Umm Sid is one of the most vibrant local dive sites, famous for its spectacular coral wall and schooling fish.

🌊 Dive Profile
Starts with a sloping coral plateau before dropping into a steep wall covered in soft corals and gorgonians. Can be done as a gentle drift dive when current flows toward the bay.

🔦 Highlights

Colorful wall teeming with soft corals and sea fans
Large schools of anthias, snapper, and fusiliers
Frequent sightings of turtles and the occasional eagle ray
Excellent visibility and conditions year-round

🐠 Marine Life

Lionfish, butterflyfish, and wrasses
Moray eels and pufferfish
Napoleon wrasse and giant trevallies
Occasional sightings of reef sharks

📍 Perfect For

Intermediate and advanced divers
Wall and drift diving
Underwater photography
Fun dives and guided dives

Paradise

Depth: 5–25 meters
Type: Reef dive, Coral garden, Slope, Drift

Located just north of Ras Umm Sid, Paradise truly lives up to its name. With calm conditions, vibrant coral formations, and a gently sloping reef, this site is a favorite among divers of all levels.

🌊 Dive Profile
A gentle slope covered in soft corals leads into deeper waters, making this site ideal for a relaxed drift dive or a calm guided fun dive.

🔦 Highlights

Lush coral gardens with brilliant soft and hard coral cover
Great spot for wide-angle underwater photography
Gentle current makes for an easy, scenic drift
Often combined with dives at Ras Umm Sid or Amphoras

🐠 Marine Life

Blue-spotted stingrays and goatfish
Parrotfish, surgeonfish, and angelfish
Glassfish and scorpionfish hiding among the corals
Occasional eagle rays gliding past in the blue

📍 Perfect For

All experience levels
Drift diving
Scenic fun dives
Underwater photography

Local Garden

Depth: 5–30 meters
Type: Fringing reef, Coral garden, Slope, Training & fun dive

Local Garden (also known as Near Garden) is the northernmost part of the Gardens trio, located just off Naama Bay. It’s a favorite among local dive centers for its easy conditions, rich marine life, and short boat ride.

🌊 Dive Profile
Sloping reef starting at around 5 meters, gently descending to 30 meters. The site features coral pinnacles, sandy patches, and a healthy fringing reef running parallel to the shore.

🔦 Highlights

Calm conditions ideal for beginner divers
Good visibility and easy navigation
Dense coral gardens full of color and structure
Great for relaxed exploration and underwater photography

🐠 Marine Life

Clownfish, butterflyfish, and angelfish
Blue-spotted stingrays and lionfish
Octopus and cuttlefish
Turtles and the occasional eagle ray in deeper water

📍 Perfect For

Entry-level and training dives
Easy boat or shore access
Fun dives and underwater photography
Night dives with vibrant nocturnal activity

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After confirming your booking and arriving in Sharm El Sheikh, we provide a free transfer from your hotel to our center and back.

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When should I book?

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However, we also accept last-minute bookings, depending on availability.

Pick-up: How and where?

We offer a door-to-door pick-up service from any hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.

Reviews

Great Diving Center! It is really amazing not just in offering boat diving in the main Red Sea's diving areas. They are so well organised: more teams each of them having very competent member of staff at each other ch level /skills. The main focus is offering the great experience as safest as possible so Divers might be asked sometimes to be tested to avoid further risk in group diving. Diving equipment is also the top and diving groups are not too big

I had an incredible time completing my PADI Open Water Course with Instructor Tito. From the very first lesson, Tito was patient, professional, and made me feel completely at ease in the water. His clear instructions, deep knowledge, and friendly approach made learning both fun and exciting. The dive sites were absolutely breathtaking, and thanks to Tito’s guidance, I gained confidence with every dive. By the end of the course, I felt fully prepared and excited to continue my diving journey. If you're looking to get certified in sharm elsheikh, I highly recommend learning with Tito—he's simply the best! Can't wait to come back for my Advanced Open Water Course!

A huge thank you to Instructor ZAKI! I signed up for three full-day boat trips and had an amazing experience on every dive. We always discovered something fascinating and learned new things about the sea and marine life. If you dive with THE WAVE DIVING and Instructor ZAKI, you're guaranteed to leave with a big smile! The boat crew was fantastic—professional, friendly, and very accommodating. The online booking process was also smooth, with quick responses. Thanks again, and I can't wait for more dives!

I reached out to The Wave Diving Center a few months before our holiday to explore options for an AOWD course and a try dive for a non-diver. The team was incredibly helpful, providing all the details and options ahead of our trip. After his try dive, my husband decided to continue and complete his Open Water Diver Certification. While he was doing his training dives, I joined other instructors for guided dives, including several shore dives and a fantastic boat trip to Ras Mohammed National Park. The boat was well-organized, and the crew was amazing—always ready to assist with fins and wetsuits, making the experience even more enjoyable!

The crew is great. They are very well organized. They mind the safety of every single attendance. They are super friendly and are very fun. The boat is super clean and the conduct is always kept up to great standards . Many thanks to the stuff and especially to diving coach.

Excellent trip. The boat is very clean. Everything was so organized. The crew members are so friendly and extremely attentive. The emphasized on the safety and we felt in good hands. Amazing trip. Highly recommended. Special thanks to Nader, Ahmed, Mostafa, and captain zaki

We were a family of 5 on the White Island excersion, wow what a fabulous day, the crew on board were so friendly and accommodating and the places / views we have seen have been breathtaking. Beautiful day with so many amazing memories. Thank you