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Eagle Reef - CENTRAL REEF
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Max Depth: 15m/50ft
Type: Fringing Reef
Possible Current: Slight To Intermediate
Dive Grade: All Levels
A shallow reef dive offering a large variety of reef fish supported by small coral growths and spectacular surrounding pinnacles.
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Chicken Wreck - CENTRAL REEF
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Max Depth: 18m/60ft
Type: Wreck Dive
Possible Current: None To Slight
Dive Grade: All Levels
This complete wreck lies on its port side with the starboard side starting at 10m/33ft and the bow resting on the reef. Colourful hard corals adorn the mast and deck area, contrasting with the strange cargo still evident in the holds. Coupled with the coral garden and the pinnacles in the channel this dive will offer something for everyone.
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Coral Gardens East And Coral Gardens West - CENTRAL REEF
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Max Depth: 15m/50ft
Type: Fringing Reef
Possible Current: None To Slight
Dive Grade: All Levels
These two close reefs offer divers a shallow relaxing dive supporting a spectacular variety of colourful coral and marine life. Blue spotted rays, sea cucumbers, morays, squid and the occasional lobster are to name but a few.
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Swiss Air - Open Sea
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Max Depth: 20m/66ft
Type: Deepwater Reef
Possible Current: Slight To Strong
Dive Grade: All Levels
This open water site contains a reef that is carpeted with the most colourful hard corals you will ever see. Reef fish galore as well as pelagic and a variety of grouper to be found in the deeper channels.
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Marble Wreck - CENTRAL REEF
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Max Depth: 20m/66ft
Type: Wreck Dive
Possible Current: Slight To Intermediate
Dive Grade: All Levels
Carrying a cargo of marble and terrazzo tiles this wreck now lies between two reefs with the wheelhouse clearly visible from the surface. A variety of soft and hard corals to be found here together with a large number of fish on the Mid section. With a keen eye small white-tip reef sharks to be found nestling in the reef.
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Marble Gardens - CENTRAL REEF
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Max Depth: 20m/66ft
Type: Fringing Reef
Possible Current: Slight To Intermediate
Dive Grade: All Levels
This sheltered site a short distance away from Marble wreck offers both excellent coral and fish life in the shallows as well as the opportunity to explore one of the few areas where you will find expansive growths of fire coral. Either discover the sand bottom gullies and swim throughs beyond 20m or in the right conditions enjoy a slight drift along the entire length of the reef.
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Cable Wreck/ Soft Coral Gardens - ABU TARE
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Max Depth: 30m/100ft
Type: Wreck / Fringing Reef
Possible Current: Slight To Hello Sudan
Dive Grade: Intermediate To Advanced
An excellent dive site offering the opportunity of enjoying the spectacular growth of soft corals together with the exploration of the wreck, its cargo of industrial cable, the surrounding reef cuts and the large spare propeller. A deepwater trench lies seaward from the wreck where large Napoleon Wrasse can be frequently seen.
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Ann Ann Wreck - ABU FARAMISH
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Max Depth: 32m/106ft
Type: Wreck Dive
Possible Current: Slight To Strong
Dive Grade: All Levels
The most requested wreck in these waters, this 85,000 tonne cargo ship rests majestically on its starboard side with the propeller at 30m/100ft and the bow meeting the reef at 8m. The diversity and splendour of this site offers divers of all levels a memorable dive with the new reef on the wreck. Nearly every type of reef fish to be seen here, pelagic sightings are common.
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Boiler Wreck - ABU MADAFI
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Max Depth: 20m/66ft
Type: Wreck Dive
Possible Current: Slight To Intermediate
Dive Grade: All Levels
The boiler of this wreck sits on the reef at 10m/33ft where the magnificence of this old wreck can be fully appreciated as it gently falls away to the propeller at 19m/62ft. The wreck and surrounding reef support substantial hard coral growth, with giant moray and grouper easily found in the innards of the wreck itself. In the right conditions a maze of swim throughs can be navigated to find oneself in a small sandy pool positioned in the centre of the reef. One to keep your eyes open on, Turtles are often seen swimming off the stern.
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Old Coaster - ABU MADAFI
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Max Depth: 20m/66ft
Type: Wreck Dive
Possible Current: Slight To Intermediate
Dive Grade: All Levels
This Extremely old wreck lies battered and broken a short distance north of Boiler wreck. The ribs and stern section are clearly visible in an area offering the same delight as Boiler Wreck. In the right conditions both wrecks can be viewed in one dive.
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Pipe Wreck - ABU MADAFI
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Max Depth: 25m/82ft
Type: Wreck/ Fringing Reef
Possible Current: Slight To Strong
Dive Grade: All Levels
Carrying a Cargo of oil pipes when it struck the reef, the hull lies at 12m/40ft with wreckage strewn all around the surrounding areas. A dive offering excellent exploration of the area supporting wreckage and pristine coral gardens. A deepwater channel runs past to the north and pelagic life is often seen here. Experienced divers also have the opportunity to be guided across the channel, finishing the dive on White-tip point.
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White Tip Point - ABU MADAFI
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Max Depth: 18m/60ft
Type: Fringing Reef
Possible Current: Slight To Strong
Dive Grade: All Levels
This reef is situated on the other side of the channel from Pipe wreck. There is often a current flowing here, which allows a drift >from the wreck, across the channel in order to finish on this stunning reef with its startling coral growth. Shark and other pelagic life are often seen here in the channel and for those who stay on the reef, the varied types of life on display will take your breath away. .
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South Tower Reef - ABU TARE
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Max Depth: 20m/66ft
Type: Fringing Reef
Possible Current: None To Slight
Dive Grade: All Levels
Comprising of two reefs. The first reef is joined to a pinnacle visible >from the surface at 8m/26ft. Good reef life to be seen here as well as the submerged reef and sand alleys found heading eastward from the reef allowing never the same thing twice. The second reef in slightly deeper water rises with two pinnacles on either side. Some excellent swim throughs are to be found here. Together with all manner of life ranging from barracuda, rays and an abundance of nudibranch.
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Craggley Towers - ABU FARAMISH
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Max Depth: 18m/60ft
Type: Fringing Reef
Possible Current: Slight To Strong
Dive Grades: All Levels
This reef has it all .!!!!! The towers themselves rise from only 8m/30ft but support amazingly colourful coral, the café, the eel garden, tortoise rock, lagoons, swim throughs, caves, the huge giant clam, more fish than you care to remember, pelagics, rays
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Champagne - Open Sea
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Max Depth: 40m/132ft
Type: Fringing Reef
Possible Current: Slight To Strong
Dive Grade: Intermediate To Advanced
Only accessible in gentle seas this site is home to many coral canyons that have to be explored. Explore the eel garden on the deepwater side and observe the numerous pelagics here. this site will appeal equally to explorers and photographers.
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Aquarium - Open Sea
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Max Depth: 20m/66ft
Type: Deepwater Reef
Possible Current: Intermediate To Strong
Dive Grade: Intermediate To Advanced
This submerged reef ranges from 8m/30ft to 20m/66ft and its ever-present current will almost certainly greet you. As soon as you get into the water though you won't believe your eyes. The coral is untouched and is home to fish, fish and more fish.
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Sand Island - North Reef
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Max Depth: 18m/60ft
Type: Fringing Reef
Possible Current: Slight To Intermediate
Dive Grade: All Levels
Identified by a large mound of sand breaking the surface and lying alongside a deepwater channel this site provides both snorkelers and divers alike with a plethora of colour and splendour.
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Sand Island 2 - CENTRAL REEF
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Max Depth: 25m/82ft
Type: Fringing Reef
Possible Current: Slight To Intermediate
Dive Grade: All Levels
A small mound of sand here with a shallow sand lagoon that falls away to a wonderland of sandpits and swim throughs. As you rise back to the shallows you will discover why this site provides some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer.
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Teardrop Reef - NORTH REEF
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Max Depth: 19m/62ft
Type: Fringing Reef
Possible Current: Slight To Intermediate
Dive Grade: All Levels
This site will appeal to both snorkelers and divers alike. Whether you choose the pinnacles on the East Side or the soft corals on the West this one will be in your memories for a long time.
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Emerald Reef - NORTH REEF
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Max Depth: 26m/86ft
Type: Fringing Reef
Possible Current: Slight To Intermediate
Dive Grade: All Levels
This really is a jewel of the sea. The shallows provide both snorkelers and divers with colour and life that never disappoints. In the depths a submerged reef to be found with sea fans, Napoleon wrasse, occasional shark and a large resident Titan Triggerfish. A must for any underwater enthusiast.
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Lollipop Reef - CENTRAL REEF
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Max Depth: 25m/80ft
Type: Fringing Reef
Possible Current: None To Intermediate
Dive Grade: All Levels
This reef is small and sweet, hence the name. A truly pristine reef hardly ever dived with swim-throughs and alleyways on the northside, turtles often seen here, an abundance of reef fish, bring your camera on this one. Truly an experience that never disappoints.
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Plateau - ABU MADAFI
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Max Depth: 30m/100ft
Type: Submerged Reef
Possible Current: Intermediate To Strong
Dive Grade: Advanced
This open water site supports a large underwater plateau ranging between 15m/50ft down to 22m/72ft and surrounded by deep water on all sides. Explore the sand bottom valleys (current permitting), surrounded by walls of coral and be amazed by the life that exists here. Giant Morays, pelagic, reef fish, rays.
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Snapper Alley - NORTH REEF
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Max Depth: 25m/82ft
Type: Fringing Reef
Possible Current: Slight To Intermediate
Dive Grade: All Levels
The alley lies between a large pinnacle and its supporting main reef. The bottom of the Alley lies at 12m/40 ft and a variety of snapper to be found resting in the slight drift. Swim around the west side and will find some superb soft coral growth, but keep your eyes open, the deep and all its inhabitants are just to your left.
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Elbow - ABU TARE
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Max Depth: 15m/50 Ft
Type: Fringing Reef
Possible Current: None To Slight
Dive Grade: All Levels
This open water site provides excellent shelter and provides divers of all levels the opportunity to explore its maze of colourful alleyways and lagoons. After that then onto the reef bed to the west and finish off on the pinnacles by the boat, a true wonder.
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Anna's Reef - ABU TARE
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Max Depth: 18m/60ft
Type: Fringing Reef
Possible Current: None To Slight
Dive Grade: All Levels
An excellent site with billowing corals and diverse fish life. Octopus to be found here, occasionally shark can be found resting in the reef, great barracuda hunting in the shadows and for the more observant of you, stumble across the city of nudibranch found here.
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Crazy 8 - ABU TARE
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Max Depth: 20m/66ft
Type: Fringing Reefs
Possible Current: Slight To Intermediate
Dive Grade: All Levels
3 Separate reefs lie close to each other in a straight line offering a chance to explore the reefs in a figure 8. Turtles are sometimes seen here with pelagic cruising in from the deepwater. Excellent coral growths engorge the surroundings and all manner of reef fish found here. Definitely one to remember.
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Lotties Reef - ABU TARE
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Max Depth: 20m/66ft
Type: Fringing Reef
Possible Current: Slight To Intermediate
Dive Grade: All Levels
This site is small enough for you to explore its full glory and so beautiful that you never want to leave just under the boat. There is nothing that cannot be seen here, so rich is its diversity.
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Para 1 And Para 2 - ABU TARE
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Max Depth: 30m/100ft
Type: Fringing Reef
Possible Current: Slight To Mask Wobble.
Dive Grade: Advanced And Above
These two sites are found on the seaward side of the reef where the bottom just keeps on going away from you. Extremely dependant on the weather conditions one can really enjoy the magnificence of the reef and observe what passes you by. Sharks, dolphins, pilot whales, Manta, they have all been sighted here.
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Rita's Reef - Open Sea
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Max Depth: 30m/100ft
Type: Fringing Reef
Possible Current: Slight To Hold Onto Your Socks
Dive Grade: Advanced And Above
This solitary reef, the most westerly of Abu Tare and lying next to the extremely deep water is only available on the calmest of days. Once there you will be rewarded by its true magnificence. A dazzling display of coral growth and fish life on what is a most pristine reef.
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Nodel's Cut - CENTRAL REEF
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Max Depth: 22m/73ft
Type: Fringing Reef
Possible Current: None To Slight
Dive Grade: All Levels
The reef forms a large circular lagoon with an alleyway to the seaward side. A superb display of Red Sea reef life to be encountered here. A lone pinnacle in the lagoon forms the focal point of a relaxing dive or the ideal way to start a more adventurous one.
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Whisky Reef - CENTRAL REEF
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Max Depth: 20m/66ft
Type: Fringing Reef
Possible Current: None To Intermediate
Dive Grade: All Levels
So named after a ship hit the reef and deposited its cargo in the surrounding areas. Not only does the reef provide a wonderful display of beauty, but also the opportunity still exists to find a momento of Scotland's finest.
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Yemeni Reef - Central Reef
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Max Depth: 22m/73ft
Type: Fringing Reefs
Possible Current: Slight To Strong
Dive Grade: All Levels
There are two reefs here with a small channel that leads to the seaward side and Yemeni Wreck (Toilet Wreck). Stunning displays of expansive fire corals here coupled with coral heads that steeped with richness and glory. Don't forget your camera on this one.
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Yemeni Wreck (Toilet Wreck) - Central Reef
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Max Depth: 25m/80ft
Type: Wreck Dive
Possible Current: Slight to Strong
Dive Grade: All Levels
This Yemeni ship hit the reef in the early seventies carrying its ornate cargo. The wooden hull has been ravished with time but the skeleton of the steel frame can still be seen and the rather amusing cargo makes for a dive of different dimensions.
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Guy's Wreck - Open Sea
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Max Depth: 30m/100ft
Type: Wreck Dive
Possible Current: Slight To Strong
Dive Grade: All Grades
This is the oldest known wreck in these waters. This wreck lies at an angle on the reef that allows divers of all levels to enjoy the wreck. Rich coral growths have established themselves on the wreck, which also provides a home to large grouper and other reef fish. The ship's wheel lies on the deck area, the bough shape can be clearly seen imprinted on the side of the reef and Dolphin and Rays are often seen off the stern. A remarkable dive.
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Rob's Reef - NORTH REEF
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Max Depth: 25m/82ft
Type: Fringing Reef
Possible Current: None To Intermediate
Dive Grade: All Grades
Billowing Corals adorn the deeper waters whilst in the shallows the sunlight highlights the colourful coral heads and plentiful fish life. With several deep water channels surrounding the reefs in this area, there is always a good chance of seeing sharks.
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Hammer Reef - NORTH REEF
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Max Depth: 30m/100ft
Type: Fringing Reef
Possible Current: None To Intermediate
Dive Grade: All Levels
So called due to its shape , this reef provides something for everyone. Excellent displays exist in the shelter of this expansive reef, with pelagic found on the outer edges. A deep water channel lying behind the reef and a satellite reef rising up a short distance away - make a note of this one.
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Durrah Reef - NORTH REEF
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Max Depth: 25m/82ft
Type: Fringing Reef
Possible Current: None To Intermediate
Dive Grade: All Levels
This reef with Durrat Al Arus clearly seen on the horizon provides shelter and a relaxing dive on any day. Swim your way through the sand valleys or relax in the extraordinary brilliance of the shallows. Certainly a great dive in all conditions.
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3 Sisters - ABU MADAFI
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Max Depth: 35m/116ft
Type: Three Fringing Reefs
Possible Current: Slight To Strong
Dive Grade: Intermediate to Advanced
Three small reefs lie a short distance away from the main reef. Either stay on the largest of the three, or start on one and make your way across all three. Large barracuda can be seen on top of the reef, sharks and rays are often seen here, dolphin, turtle, pelagic.
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Devils Reef - ABU MADAFI
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Max Depth: 35m/116ft
Type: Fringing Reef
Possible Current: Slight To Strong
Dive Grade: Intermediate to Advanced
As with all reefs in this system there isn't one dive that will disappoint you. The reef has two points (devils horns) that harbour an area of great beauty. Expansive growths of soft corals can be found here and the reef gently slopes away to a deep sandy area where shark are often seen.
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Bermuda Triangle - ABU MADAFI
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Max Depth: 35m/116ft
Type: Fringing Reef
Possible Current: Slight To Strong
Dive Grade: Intermediate to Advanced
Found at the most northerly point of Abu Madafi. Off the boat at the main anchor point to the large pinnacle just to the right and then back to the main reef. A large triangular area that holds not only fish life big and small, vibrantly coloured soft corals but also your compass will seem to have a mind of its own
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