This dive site is named after the Bannerfish that frequent the bay, both during the day and night. It’s a remarkably diverse location boasting a range of habitats and abundant marine life. You'll find expansive seagrass beds teeming with Seahorses and Turtles, alongside sandy slopes populated by Flounders, ghost Pipefish, Seamoths, and Frogfishes. Miniature reefs offer even greater biodiversity, including Octopuses, Moray eels, and numerous species of Shrimp and Scorpionfish. This site is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to experienced enthusiasts, marine biology aficionados, and photographers alike. The bay also provides excellent opportunities for training exercises, featuring sand patches and a buoyancy park designed for advanced practice.
Bannerfish Bay
Diverse bay with seagrass, reefs, and abundant macro life.
Boat Access
12m Avg Depth
25m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Excellent
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Brought to you by Circle Divers Dahab
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Bannerfish
Seahorse
Snowflake Moray
Scorpionfish
Turtle
Octopus
Sea Moth
Ghost Pipefish
Wide-Eyed Flounder
Frogfish
Shrimp
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Suitable for all levels with varied habitats and training areas.
Hazards:
boat trafficmarine life
Current Strength:
Mild
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