Elphinstone Reef Diving Trip — Marsa Alam
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Elphinstone Reef Diving Trip — Marsa Alam

8.0h
Duration
12 people
Max Group
8 years
Min Age
hard
Difficulty

Scuba Diving in Marsa Alam

A full-day boat trip to Elphinstone, the crown jewel of Red Sea diving: a 300-metre offshore reef with sheer walls, dramatic drop-offs and thrilling pelagic encounters — oceanic whitetip sharks, hammerheads in season, barracuda and tuna. For advanced, drift-experienced divers only.

More About This Trip Located about 12 km offshore from Marsa Alam, Elphinstone Reef is one of the most iconic dive sites in the Red Sea — a narrow, 300-metre-long reef famed for its steep walls, rich…

Located about 12 km offshore from Marsa Alam, Elphinstone Reef is one of the most iconic dive sites in the Red Sea — a narrow, 300-metre-long reef famed for its steep walls, rich marine life and thrilling pelagic encounters. Depths run from 10 to well past 70 metres with exceptional 25–40 metre visibility. This is a dream for advanced divers: deep drop-offs, moderate-to-strong currents that require drift-diving skills, and the chance to meet oceanic whitetip sharks (longimanus), seasonal hammerheads, barracuda, tuna, Napoleon wrasse, giant trevallies and moray eels among anthias, soft corals and sea fans. It is an exposed, dynamic site suitable only in calm weather and only for experienced, drift-capable divers.

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Highlights

World-famous offshore reef
Sheer walls & deep drop-offs
Oceanic whitetips & seasonal hammerheads
Advanced drift diving

What's Included

  • Boat trip & dive guide
  • Two dives at Elphinstone (conditions permitting)
  • Dive Safe Package — medical care from licensed physicians before, during and after your trip — and a fitness check before you dive whenever you would like one. No extra cost.

Not Included

  • Dive equipment rental (from €30/day)
  • Marine park fee (paid locally)

Dive Safe Package — medical care is on us

Diving with us includes medical care from licensed physicians — before your dive, on the day, and after your trip has ended. If anything comes up once you are back at your hotel, you are still ours to look after: call us and we arrange the doctor, at no extra cost.

A dive medical fitness check before you get in the water is entirely up to you. Some divers simply like the reassurance — say the word and we arrange it with a licensed physician at no extra cost, whenever suits you. And if the physician advises against diving, we refund your booking in full.

Scuba Diving — questions divers ask

How much does this trip cost?
It costs €75 per person.
What is included in the price?
Boat trip & dive guide; Two dives at Elphinstone (conditions permitting).
What is the minimum age?
Divers must be at least 8 years old.
Do I need a diving certification?
For guided dives a valid certification is required; snorkeling and introductory experiences need none. Contact us if you are unsure.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes — free transfer to and from all hotels within Hurghada. Hotels in Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh and El Gouna have a small transfer surcharge.
What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before your trip date.
How deep can I dive without a certification?
Up to 12 metres, and only under the direct supervision of a PADI professional — that is what an introductory dive allows worldwide. Going deeper, or diving with just a buddy, requires a certification such as the PADI Open Water Diver course.
When is the best time to dive in Marsa Alam?
All year round — the Red Sea has no closed season. Water runs from about 22°C in February to 30°C in August, and March–May and September–November bring the most comfortable mix of warm water, light wind and good visibility. Winter diving is excellent too; you simply want a thicker wetsuit.
Are there any extra costs?
Everything in the price is listed on this page, and so is everything that is not. Payable locally: Dive equipment rental (from €30/day); Marine park fee (paid locally). When you compare with another centre, check what their price leaves out — transfers, lunch on board, guiding and taxes are often quoted separately, so a lower headline price is not always the lower one you pay.

Where you'll be diving

This trip dives here. Exact entry point and timings are confirmed after booking.

Photos & Videos

Group of divers with a turtle, Rescue Diver training
Reef shark cruising past divers at Elphinstone Reef
Pair of spotted eagle rays gliding over Elphinstone Reef
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Dive Safe Package — medical care before, during and after
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