Elphinstone
Access: speedboat.
Depth: between 5 and +40 meters.
Minimum level: Advanced diver and 50 dives.
Location: 29 km north of Marsa Alam.
Description: Located offshore, Elphinstone is a 600 meter long reef, ranging from 5 meters to over 100 meters deep. A spectacular underwater life with a multitude of fish and wonderful drop-offs.
Elphinstone is one of the best spots in the Red Sea to meet sharks such as hammerhead, oceanic, gray, silky but also occasionally whale shark and manta ray.
You will also be able to observe the abundant life of its reef such as schools of snapper, anthias, fusilier, tuna, trevally but also Napoleon, turtle and giant barracuda. You can admire an impressive variety of soft corals of all shapes, sizes and colors.
Due to strong currents the conditions can sometimes be a bit difficult, this site is recommended mainly for experienced divers.