This dive site, Shaab El Erg (also known as Dolphin House), is a remarkably large horseshoe-shaped reef. It offers numerous diving locations and abundant marine life. The area is suitable for divers of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced enthusiasts. Divers can expect to encounter Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphins during their explorations. This location presents a wonderful opportunity to observe diverse coral formations and a variety of fish species.
Shaab el Erg
Large horseshoe reef famous for frequent bottlenose dolphin encounters.
Boat Access
15m Avg Depth
25m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Very Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
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Plan Your Visit
coral reefdolphinturtlebeginner friendlywide angledrift dive
Marine Life
Reef Manta Ray
Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphin
Scorpionfish
Triggerfish
Bluespotted Fantail Ray
Soft Gingerbread Hem Star
Giant Moray
Hard Coral
Anthias
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Offers numerous sheltered and deeper dive spots suitable for all.
Hazards:
boat trafficcurrent
Current Strength:
Variable
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