Diver over the coral wall at Ras Mohammed National Park, Red Sea

Since 1995 · Sharm El Sheikh · PADI 5★

Ras Mohammed National Park

Egypt’s first national park and the crown jewel of Red Sea diving — sheer walls, big fish and world-class visibility, just south of Sharm.

🌊 5–50+ m 🐠 Intermediate 👁️ 20–30 m viz

5–50+ m

Depth range

Intermediate

Level

20–30 m

Visibility

Boat / car

Access

The crown jewel of Sharm

A protected marine wonderland

Just south of Sharm El Sheikh, Ras Mohammed is Egypt’s first national park — a raw, undeveloped headland where the reef drops into deep blue water. Nutrient-rich currents feed steep walls, coral gardens, sandy plateaus and canyons, drawing barracuda, tuna, Napoleon wrasse and seasonal sharks in world-class visibility. These are the park’s signature dive sites.

The dive sites

Shark & Yolanda Reef

5–40+ m

Wall · Drift · Wreck · Blue water · Coral reef

One of the most iconic dives in the Red Sea, with dramatic underwater topography — vertical walls, strong currents and the scattered remains of the Yolanda wreck. Best for experienced divers chasing drift diving and big-fish action.

Shark & Yolanda Reef dive map — 🗺️ Dive map — Shark & Yolanda Reef

Marine life you might see

BarracudaJacksTunaNapoleon wrasseGroupersSnappersBatfishGrey reef sharks

Ras Ghozlani

5–25 m

Reef plateau · Coral garden · Drift

A peaceful site with some of the park’s most pristine corals at its northern edge — lush formations on a gently sloping reef. Suitable for beginner to advanced divers.

Ras Ghozlani dive map — 🗺️ Dive map — Ras Ghozlani

Marine life you might see

AnthiasButterflyfishParrotfishBluespotted stingraysTurtlesPelagics

Jackfish Alley

5–30 m

Drift · Cave swim-throughs · Coral garden · Reef wall

Famous for two swim-throughs at 5 and 15 metres and a sandy plateau dotted with bluespotted rays. Great fun for intermediate to advanced divers.

Jackfish Alley dive map — 🗺️ Dive map — Jackfish Alley

Marine life you might see

JackfishTunaTrevalliesGlassfishLionfishScorpionfishWhite-tip reef sharksParrotfishWrasses

Eel Garden

5–30 m

Sandy slope · Coral garden · Wall · Drift

Thousands of garden eels sway above the sandy seabed in the current. A relaxed, beautiful dive suitable for all experience levels.

Eel Garden dive map — 🗺️ Dive map — Eel Garden

Marine life you might see

Bluespotted stingraysGoatfishButterflyfishAngelfishAnthiasScorpionfishNudibranchsPipefish

Shark Observatory

15–50+ m

Wall · Drift · Big blue · Pelagic action

A sheer vertical wall plunging into the abyss, with strong currents and serious pelagic action. Reserved for advanced divers.

Shark Observatory dive map — 🗺️ Dive map — Shark Observatory

Marine life you might see

Schooling jacksTrevalliesNapoleon wrasseBarracudaWhite-tip reef sharksHammerheads (seasonal)TunaEagle rays

Ras Za’tar

10–30 m

Wall · Drift · Coral gardens

A steep coral wall in the park’s north starting from 10 metres, cloaked in vibrant hard and soft corals with exceptional visibility. Best for intermediate to experienced divers.