Of several dive sites, Ras Mohammed has earned a reputation as one of the top dive sites in the world.
Here at the very tip of the Sinai is where the vast bodies of the Gulf of Suez and the Gulf of Aqaba waters meet and has created an ecosystem like no other, with wall diving at its very best.
Shark Observatory
The site is not named as you would think. It is not noted for its shark sightings, however, it is a fantastic dive beneath the towering cliffs that continue below the surface to disappear into the deep abyss with the wall covered with soft coral and honeycomb with numerous gullies and canyons that are home to hoards of glass and hatchet fish herded by red mouth groupers.
An overhang, fringed with sea fans at 10m, is a great place to watch the Trevally, Jacks and Turtles passing in the blue. At the southern end Anemone city is worth the visit.
Shark & Jolanda Reefs
Situated right at the tip of the Sinai this site is world renowned, the two small ergs are joined by a vertical wall dropping into the abyss start your dive at Shark reef and use the prevailing current to explore the wall abounding in multihued soft corals. At 30m large schools of barracuda and snapper gather in often strong currents just off the wall.
This whole area is big fish territory so keep an eye on the blue for the action with tuna, bluefish and the occasional hammerhead. Ensure your dive guide gives you a thorough briefing as the currents here can be strong and complicated for the unaware.
