Explore El Quseir

El Quseir, nestled along the Red Sea's coast, offers an exceptional diving experience characterized by its rich marine biodiversity and serene environment. Divers can expect to explore expansive reef tables, plunging reef walls, and intriguing caves and caverns. The area's uniqueness is highlighted by a renowned dive site, celebrated globally for its stunning underwater vistas. While shore diving is predominant, allowing divers to seamlessly transition from the tranquil beaches to vibrant underwater worlds, boat and liveaboard options also cater to those seeking farther adventures.

The underwater landscapes of El Quseir are teeming with marine life, from colorful reef fish to fascinating macro species. The clarity of the Red Sea waters enhances every diving encounter, making it easier to spot the abundant marine flora and fauna. Seasonal variations bring unique opportunities, such as encounters with larger pelagic species during certain times of the year. This remote, peaceful section of the coast also provides a chance for divers to unwind and absorb the natural beauty both above and below the water.

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Diving in El Quseir

The majority of diving offered this region by dive centres and dive resorts is done from shore and luckily there is more than enough things to see from those sites. There are a few sites offshore but due to it being a protected area there are limited mooring lines for boats.

Due to its large reef walls there are opportunities for drift diving at Elphnistone dive site, depending on where you are dropped with the boat. At Zereb Kebir there is the opportunity to dive in caves and caverns if you enjoy going through the marine life, not just above or beside it.

Top Wildlife Sightings in El Quseir

There is something incredibly unique which can be spotted in El Quseir; sea cows (Dugongs). They roam in these areas and really fun to spot while diving. Aside from this unique species, there are also turtles, reef sharks and Barracudas in this area. Species which seek shelter in the thriving coral reefs include Pipe Fish, Nudibranchs, Crocodile Fish, the impressive Lion Fish,  the elusive Frog Fish and much more. At Zereb Kebir there is a local Eagle Ray which welcomes divers.

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 200

Moray Eel

Moray Eel

19k Sightings
J
590
F
524
M
1k
A
1.6k
M
1.4k
J
1.5k
J
1.8k
A
1.6k
S
2.5k
O
3.1k
N
2.4k
D
1.2k
Green Turtle

Green Turtle

9.6k Sightings
J
282
F
287
M
564
A
950
M
682
J
721
J
780
A
868
S
1.1k
O
1.5k
N
1.3k
D
590

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 27

Barracuda

Barracuda

6.4k Sightings
J
239
F
183
M
397
A
436
M
320
J
433
J
557
A
545
S
868
O
1.2k
N
825
D
404

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 600

Wrasse

Wrasse

4.3k Sightings
J
125
F
78
M
193
A
493
M
219
J
292
J
364
A
236
S
687
O
670
N
602
D
313

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 300

Octopus

Octopus

3.4k Sightings
J
32
F
41
M
107
A
368
M
321
J
282
J
274
A
168
S
528
O
685
N
434
D
136
Hawksbill Turtle

Hawksbill Turtle

2k Sightings
J
33
F
41
M
56
A
140
M
108
J
136
J
196
A
143
S
304
O
428
N
268
D
113
Oceanic Whitetip Shark

Oceanic Whitetip Shark

1.5k Sightings
J
9
F
1
M
0
A
12
M
14
J
23
J
56
A
49
S
160
O
441
N
562
D
123

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 25

Eagle Ray

Eagle Ray

1.4k Sightings
J
12
F
13
M
33
A
75
M
44
J
88
J
206
A
129
S
226
O
319
N
153
D
88
Loggerhead Turtle

Loggerhead Turtle

1.2k Sightings
J
4
F
44
M
35
A
96
M
72
J
100
J
146
A
145
S
169
O
197
N
154
D
34

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 12

Lionfish

Lionfish

21k Sightings
J
786
F
724
M
1.3k
A
2.2k
M
1.5k
J
1.5k
J
1.8k
A
1.5k
S
2.6k
O
3.3k
N
2.5k
D
1.4k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 28

Clownfish

Clownfish

19k Sightings
J
642
F
630
M
1.2k
A
1.8k
M
1.3k
J
1.4k
J
1.8k
A
1.5k
S
2.5k
O
3.1k
N
2.2k
D
1.2k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

Butterfly Fish

Butterfly Fish

15k Sightings
J
551
F
449
M
909
A
1.5k
M
1.2k
J
1.1k
J
1.3k
A
1.2k
S
2.1k
O
2.4k
N
1.9k
D
1.1k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

Pufferfish

Pufferfish

15k Sightings
J
582
F
497
M
823
A
1.6k
M
1.1k
J
1.1k
J
1.2k
A
1.2k
S
2.1k
O
2.4k
N
1.7k
D
919

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 100

Parrotfish

Parrotfish

15k Sightings
J
588
F
469
M
905
A
1.5k
M
1.1k
J
963
J
1.2k
A
1.1k
S
2k
O
2.4k
N
1.8k
D
1.1k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 40

Triggerfish

Triggerfish

14k Sightings
J
509
F
393
M
778
A
1.3k
M
974
J
1k
J
1.2k
A
1.1k
S
1.9k
O
2.1k
N
1.6k
D
898

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 90

Angelfish

Angelfish

13k Sightings
J
508
F
419
M
696
A
1.3k
M
865
J
906
J
1.1k
A
901
S
1.7k
O
1.9k
N
1.5k
D
931

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 85

Surgeonfish

Surgeonfish

12k Sightings
J
485
F
349
M
667
A
1.3k
M
874
J
743
J
988
A
881
S
1.6k
O
1.9k
N
1.4k
D
917

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 80

Stingrays

Stingrays

12k Sightings
J
501
F
418
M
732
A
1.2k
M
821
J
792
J
988
A
1.1k
S
1.5k
O
1.9k
N
1.3k
D
833

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 8

Bannerfish

Bannerfish

10k Sightings
J
345
F
254
M
579
A
1.1k
M
727
J
653
J
814
A
763
S
1.3k
O
1.6k
N
1.2k
D
687

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

Scorpionfish

Scorpionfish

8.2k Sightings
J
306
F
281
M
446
A
740
M
550
J
600
J
712
A
610
S
1k
O
1.4k
N
1.1k
D
519

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

Soldierfish

Soldierfish

7k Sightings
J
277
F
200
M
420
A
665
M
639
J
511
J
579
A
352
S
934
O
956
N
950
D
534

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 90

Goatfish

Goatfish

6.7k Sightings
J
207
F
202
M
308
A
622
M
475
J
462
J
567
A
427
S
1k
O
1k
N
914
D
509

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 150

Sweetlips and Grunts

Sweetlips and Grunts

6.3k Sightings
J
211
F
166
M
335
A
676
M
429
J
403
J
532
A
365
S
941
O
1.1k
N
823
D
380

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 350

Damselfish

Damselfish

5.9k Sightings
J
224
F
141
M
323
A
569
M
400
J
373
J
436
A
387
S
841
O
926
N
828
D
501

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 25

Boxfish

Boxfish

5k Sightings
J
112
F
112
M
275
A
511
M
410
J
385
J
442
A
398
S
668
O
884
N
513
D
288

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 40

Jackfish

Jackfish

4.9k Sightings
J
177
F
158
M
258
A
397
M
199
J
257
J
224
A
213
S
858
O
974
N
761
D
445

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3

Cornetfish

Cornetfish

4.5k Sightings
J
164
F
140
M
233
A
463
M
252
J
251
J
282
A
270
S
674
O
902
N
539
D
312

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 110

Snapper

Snapper

4.4k Sightings
J
142
F
106
M
228
A
423
M
280
J
298
J
308
A
330
S
644
O
741
N
586
D
315

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 30

Stonefish

Stonefish

4.3k Sightings
J
100
F
113
M
156
A
529
M
348
J
290
J
374
A
251
S
596
O
718
N
499
D
283

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3

Trumpetfish

Trumpetfish

3.3k Sightings
J
101
F
25
M
179
A
347
M
224
J
223
J
293
A
254
S
464
O
505
N
496
D
166

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 20

Porcupinefish

Porcupinefish

2.9k Sightings
J
82
F
49
M
139
A
284
M
199
J
179
J
131
A
187
S
470
O
589
N
398
D
192

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3000

Nudibranch

Nudibranch

2.5k Sightings
J
29
F
29
M
118
A
317
M
173
J
233
J
191
A
201
S
317
O
419
N
299
D
139

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

Grouper/Basslets

Grouper/Basslets

2.4k Sightings
J
93
F
99
M
134
A
257
M
120
J
168
J
124
A
150
S
327
O
368
N
318
D
248

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 15

Tuna

Tuna

2.2k Sightings
J
60
F
45
M
98
A
173
M
147
J
183
J
223
A
130
S
228
O
368
N
386
D
138

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 30

Sand Eel

Sand Eel

2.1k Sightings
J
85
F
87
M
133
A
251
M
117
J
144
J
139
A
105
S
297
O
336
N
250
D
150

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

Squirrelfish

Squirrelfish

1.5k Sightings
J
51
F
31
M
86
A
135
M
66
J
71
J
160
A
64
S
208
O
163
N
304
D
164

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 120

Flounder

Flounder

1.4k Sightings
J
22
F
20
M
45
A
87
M
128
J
123
J
189
A
122
S
266
O
278
N
88
D
25

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

Pipefish

Pipefish

1.3k Sightings
J
36
F
22
M
70
A
128
M
90
J
64
J
112
A
99
S
217
O
236
N
129
D
79

The best Months to dive in El Quseir

Diving here is possible all year as the water temperatures stay within comfortable diving temperatures and the visibility is impressive throughout  the year; always staying above 20 metres on average, and there are no extreme weather conditions which prevent diving. The weather is warm and so the water temperatures are warm, ranging between 22 degrees Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius.

When it comes to when you can see, the possible sightings of larger species go up a lot between May and November, with September being the best time to come and see sharks and Manta Rays.

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