Ras Mohammed National Park Diving

Ras Mohammed Dive Sites

Dive Sites in Sharm El Sheikh

Depth: 30 M

Difficulty: Intermediate

Type: Big fish, Cave, Deep dive, Drift dive, lagoon, reef garden, reef wall, shallow, sharks, Wreck, reef, Offshore reef, drop off, dolphins, coral garden, corals pinnacles

Ras Mohammed National Park

In 1983, the tip of the Sinai Peninsula was designated Ras Mohammed National Park in Egypt (≈480 km²) and has been protected ever since.

You can dive Ras Mohammed by boat or from shore—two completely different yet equally rewarding experiences. There is a €7 National Park fee charged per person for all boat trips in Sharm and land-based trips to Ras Mohammed National Park. (Thistlegorm trips excluded). The fees go directly to the National Park Authority to support conservation across Egypt’s protected areas.

Two of the park’s most famous sites are Shark & Yolanda Reefs, often listed among the top ten dive sites in the world. Other renowned sites include Ras Ghozlani, Ras Za’atar, Jackfish Alley, Eel Garden, Shark Observatory, and Anemone City. The area is extremely rich in hard and soft corals, with large schools of fish and diverse marine life.

The dives at Ras Mohammed are well suited to experienced divers, with vertical walls and drop-offs plunging to 750 m (2,460 ft). For safety, we recommend a minimum of 20 logged dives and Advanced Open Water (or equivalent). Nitrox is recommended to extend no-decompression time. Newer divers can still enjoy the park by booking a private guide to assist with currents and ensure a safe, unforgettable experience.