Yealat Wreck, Eilat יעלת

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© AQUA STAR, 88000 EILAT
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© AQUA STAR, 88000 EILAT

Yealat Wreck, Eilat יעלת

★★★★★ (22)

A tourist ship with glass windows at the bottomThe Wreck Located about 500 meters north of the underwater observatory and close to the buoy of the Japanese Gardens.The Wreck is located at a 48-55 meters depth.

There is an option to see: Sea goldie fish, Muraena, Bluespotted ribbontail ray, Redtoothed triggerfish, Whiptail stingray, Sea turtle.

Dive Activity

Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

MARINA DIVERS

MARINA DIVERS

P.O.BOX 1390, 88000 EILAT, Israel
DIVERS VILLAGE

DIVERS VILLAGE

HOF HAMIGDALOR, 0000000 EILAT, Israel
AQUA STAR

AQUA STAR

Corall Beach Aqua Star, 88000 EILAT, Israel

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Scubapro
The Border Line, Eilat - מעבר גבול (★4.6)

The Border Line, Eilat - מעבר גבול (★4.6)

One of the less visited sites, but one of the better sites in the area, Border Line is still part of the marine reserve. Entries and exits are through marked spots only. This site offers a nice drop off to recreational depths and deeper.
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Neptune Table - שולחנות נפטון (★4.4)

Neptune Table - שולחנות נפטון (★4.4)

This is a deep dive to several large stony corals found between 25 to 30 meters (75-100 feet). You can enter and exit the water from two boardwalks or from the shore. The drop is at a 60 degree angle and visibility is very good all year round.
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Princess Beach - חוף הנסיכה (★4.6)

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Veronica - וורוניקה (★4.6)

Veronica - וורוניקה (★4.6)

A very nice shore dive full of corals. You can do a shallow dive near the shore with a max depth of 6 meters (18 feet) or a deep dive further out. There is a large shallow plain before the bottom starts dropping off at a 60 degree angle. There can be light currents in the area so check and plan accordingly.
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המערות, אילת (★4.7)

המערות, אילת (★4.7)

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Three Sisters - שלושת האחיות (★4.6)

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Migdalor Beach חוף המגדלור (★4.6)

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University - האוניברסיטה (★4.6)

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Canyon Dekel South - קניון חוף הדקל (★4.3)

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erez s. (#3043413)
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