Sha'ab El Erg (Dolphin House)⚠ data unverified
Egypt · Africa · Red Sea
4.0
/ 5
★★★★☆
Drift diving with visibility up to 25 m — a great fit for most divers.
Level Intermediate
Marine life
4.0
Visibility
4.0
Accessibility
3.7
Facilities
4.0
Pros
- Excellent visibility up to 25 m
- 3 standout marine species
- Diveable year-round
Cons
- Moderate currents can pick up
Best for
Plan your trip
$$🛏️
Suggested stay
2–3 days
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Cost level
Relative cost $$ · ≈ $38/day
Developed dive town, but options are limited and prices average.
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Where to stay
Day-boat diving based at a dedicated dive resort or dive centre. A manageable dive base with a handful of operators.
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Real daily cost in Egypt
Around $38/day per person · food $17 · hotel $26
Good to know
- Moderate current that makes for an easy, relaxed drift.
- An Advanced Open Water certification is recommended.
📷 Generated via AI (photorealistic) · AI-generated
Depth
5–30 m (16–98 ft)
Visibility
25 m (82 ft)
Water temp
22–28°C (72–82°F)
Current
Moderate
Best season
Year-round
Certification
Open Water
Dive shops
8
Why go
Sha'ab El Erg (Dolphin House) is a reef site in the Red Sea off Egypt, offering coral reefs and drift dives across its waters. Dives run to 30 m with around 25 m visibility, moderate currents and sea temperatures of 22–28°C. Marine highlights include dolphins, turtles and corals. Diving is possible year-round, typically reached by boat. A good choice for divers with some experience. Open Water certification is sufficient for most sites here.
Site type
ReefDrift
Access
Boat
Loved it. Getting there by boat was easy, and the water was a comfortable 22–28°C.
Solid choice for intermediate divers. With a range down to 30 m there's room to work without pushing boundaries.
Wasn't sure what to expect, and it completely won me over.