The Cave

★★★★☆ (125)

Divesite: Sand bay with 2 entries. Entry through canyons and caves. The main route is marked with a rope. Max. depth: 15 meters; Distance: about 15 minutes in north direction by minibus.

Marinelife: Barracudas, scorpion fish, snappers, glassfishes, lionfishes. Cave under the reef. Current: most of the time from north to south.

Dive Activity

Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

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Total number of species: 200

Alamy-WaterFrame

Moray Eel
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Total number of species: 300

Alamy/Reinhard Dirscherl

Octopus
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Total number of species: 600

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Wrasse
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Total number of species: 27

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Barracuda
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Green Turtle
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Loggerhead Turtle
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Total number of species: 25

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Eagle Ray
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Hawksbill Turtle
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Total number of species: 12

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Lionfish
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Total number of species: 130

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Pufferfish
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Total number of species: 28

Udo Kefrig

Clownfish
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Total number of species: 250

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Scorpionfish
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Total number of species: 90

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Angelfish
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Total number of species: 130

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Butterfly Fish
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Total number of species: 100

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Parrotfish
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Total number of species: 60

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Soldierfish
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Total number of species: 85

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Surgeonfish
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Total number of species: 350

Alamy-Andre Seal

Damselfish
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Total number of species: 130

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Pipefish
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Total number of species: 40

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Triggerfish
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Total number of species: 110

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Snapper
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Total number of species: 150

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Sweetlips and Grunts
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Total number of species: 90

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Goatfish
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Total number of species: 80

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Stingrays
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Total number of species: 3

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Cornetfish
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Total number of species: 25

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Boxfish
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Total number of species: 8

Alamy-Reinhard Dirscherl

Bannerfish
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Total number of species: 3000

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Nudibranch
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Total number of species: 30

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Stonefish
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Total number of species: 20

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Porcupinefish
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Whitetip Reef Shark
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Total number of species: 250

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Skate Fish
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Total number of species: 40

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Jackfish
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Total number of species: 60

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Squirrelfish
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Total number of species: 15

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Tuna
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Total number of species: 3

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Trumpetfish
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Total number of species: 80

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Emperor
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Total number of species: 2

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Nurse Shark
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Total number of species: 250

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Grouper/Basslets
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Total number of species: 30

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Sand Eel
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Total number of species: 300

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Snake Eel
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Total number of species: 120

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Flounder
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Total number of species: 3400

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Shrimp
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Leafy Seadragon
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Total number of species: 180

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Sole
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Leaf Scorpionfish
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Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

SeaWorld Paradise Diving Center

Novotel Marsa Alam Beach Resort, Marsa Alam Marsa Alam, Egypt

The Divers Universe

Flamenco beach and Resort / Kilo 7 North Quseir, 00000 Quseir, Egypt

Dive Sites Nearby

Aqualung

Marsa Shoni Bay (★4.3)

Also known as Shoni Bay, this site has an easy, sandy entrance with the main reef to the north and south. On the south side, around 80m from the main reef, beautiful coral blocks are found with a lot of colorful hard corals.
Extra Divers Ghalib, Port Ghalib

Abu Saile (★4.3)

An amazing dive site that is approx. 50 min away from Port Ghalib Marina offering daily boats. This dive site is suitable for all diver levels. You will see beautiful hard corals in the shallow areas. The shore can be accessed through the hole in the reef top.
Natalia L. (#3098203)

Tulip Resort House Reef (★4.3)

The entrance to the dive site is from the jetty. There is a coral wall until 12m and then a sandy bottom with few coral gardens dropping to 40m. Beautiful hard corals.
Hans E. (#3545391)

Marsa Shouna (★4.2)

A fantastic dive site that can be accessed by daily boats or as a shore dive. Shallow with a sloping bottom toward a north or south running reef. The south reef can be reached by Zodiac or from the shore.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic

Ras Um Halg (★4.4)

Several blocks beautifully covered with hard and soft corals. Max. Depth: 30 meters. Travel time: about 30 minutes south from Port Ghalib by boat.
Mares

Sharm Salman (★4.2)

Dive Site: Several blocks beautifully overgrown with hard and soft corals. Max depth: 30m. Travel time: Approximately 30 minutes south from Port Ghalib by boat.
Mares

Umm El Ros/Marsa Mubarak (★4.3)

Umm El Ros is one of the most well known dive sites in the port Ghalib area and only a 15 minute ride away from the marina. A natural bay formation keeps this site protected. A beautiful dive can be conducted from 1m depth through a sandy bottom to the northern reef or to the southern pinnacles.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Coral Garden Ghalib (★4.4)

Dive site: very beautiful coral garden and always good for a surprise. This is the north of diving spot Imbarak. Max. Depth: 25 meters. Journey time: Approx. 15 minutes South by boat.
Mares

Port Ghalib Fishmarket (★4.1)

House reef Port Ghalib - offers something for every diver. The beginner can enter the water via a sandy beach and finds a nice reef at 5 - 20m depth. At the outer reef it drops down, depending on the training, to far over 60m.
Mares, Janez Kranjc

Port Ghalib Palace (★4.1)

Entry is via the jetty from the Palace. There are several options as dives. Dive north to Port Ghalib sand oasis. Dive south to Port Ghalib Fish Market. Dive to the plateau at 35 m.
Mares

Port Ghalib Sand-Oasis (★4.1)

Entry and exit is via the jetty. From here there are two options. Either head north or head south to the Palace. The dive to Palace is a one-way dive.
Mares

Villa Koraffi (★4.4)

Easy dive along the coast; max. depth: >40 meter; distance: about 15 minutes in north of Port Ghalib. Boat diving. mostly slight current from north to south.
Bernd J. (#4714358)

Marsa Umm Gerifat South (★4.4)

Snorkelers and divers can enter the park via the jetty/zodiac, speedboat, or beach. The entrance is very easy because you enter the water from a staircase. This site is a slowly sloping reef with many plateaus and up to 40m depth. There is a beautiful canyon at 6 - 18m. Training platforms at 2,3,5 and 9m.
Scubapro

Shaab Alaya (★4.3)

Shaab Alaya is dived in a northerly direction. On the stone wall are countless hard and soft corals. Because of the beautiful drop off that starts from 2m till 17m there is a lot of different marine life to find in and on the wall. The structure of the reef gives the possibility to look for the small marine life.
Anne C. (#4781337)

The Three Corners Sea Beach Resort, housereef (★4.4)

Main reef with a fall from 12 to 30m and slowly degrades with several pinnacles. Current: little or absent. Entry and Exit depending on sea conditions.
Scubapro

The Cave (★4.4)

Also known as El Masduda, The Cave’s entrance, and exit is through 2 long canyons with closed and open spaces. The main route is marked with a rope. Outside the main reef, you will find many wonderful, small pinnacles with a depth of around 15-18 meters.
Mares

Fayrouz House Reef South (★4.2)

The south side of the house reef can be easily accessed via the jetty. The path to the large coral garden can be reached by diving along a reef wall.
Jerome C. (#3701811)

Fayrouz Hous Reef North (★4.2)

The house reef is easily accessible from the Extra Divers Fayrouz dive center via a jetty.The north side features a reef wall with many hard and soft corals, as well as two coral blocks.
Christine N. (#2837383)

Ras Torombi (★4.1)

At the entry point, there are several coral blocks ranging from 8 to 15 meters in depth, reaching almost to the surface.A beautiful coral garden with soft and hard corals.