Diving in 90km east of Marsa Alam, open Red Sea, Red Sea, Red Sea
Daedalus Reef
Daedalus Reef is an isolated atoll reef 90km east of Marsa Alam in the open Red Sea, accessible only by liveaboard. The reef is marked by a 19th-century Egyptian lighthouse and surrounded by absolutely pristine walls, tunnels, and overhangs teeming with marine life. Grey reef sharks are essentially permanent residents, hammerhead schools are common in summer, and oceanic whitetip sharks are regularly encountered. The isolation and pristine condition of the reef make it unlike any diving in the northern Red Sea.
Hours: Liveaboard access only
Best time: October to May; hammerhead sharks most common March-May
Best for: advanced divers, liveaboard enthusiasts, underwater photographers, shark enthusiasts
Location
Daedalus Reef, Red Sea, Egypt
24.9333, 35.8667 — View on map
Tips
- Considered one of the finest liveaboard sites in the world — well worth the cost
- The 19th-century Egyptian lighthouse on the reef is photogenic above water
- Significant currents require drift diving experience