Plongée à Fury Shoals — Egypt

Fury Shoals is a vast offshore reef system south of Marsa Alam, best accessed by liveaboard. Shaab Claudio features a cathedral-like cave with light beams piercing through cracks, while Dolphin House (Shaab Samadai) offers in-water dolphin encounters in a protected lagoon. Pristine coral health and gin-clear visibility reward the journey.

Score
72.0
Visibilité
20–40m
Température
22–28°C
Meilleurs mois
March, April, May
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Fury Shoals
EgyptRed Sea
72.0

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24.3000°N

35.8500°E

Fury Shoals is a vast offshore reef system south of Marsa Alam, best accessed by liveaboard. Shaab Claudio features a cathedral-like cave with light beams piercing through cracks, while Dolphin House (Shaab Samadai) offers in-water dolphin encounters in a protected lagoon. Pristine coral health and gin-clear visibility reward the journey.

Red Sea's Wild Reef System

Visibility20–40 m
Temperature22–28°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$75
Best MonthsMarch, April, May, June
CertificationAdvanced Open WaterAdvanced

Score Breakdown

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ML82.0CH82.0VIS85.0SV72.0TMP75.0DA72.0OP78.0TS30.0GT62.0VAL72.0CRD82.0SP72.0

Marine Life

82.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
78
Megafauna Encounters
78
Reef Fish Abundance
85
Macro Life
65
Endemic Species
72
Marine Life Diversity
82.0
Coral & Reef Health
82.0
Visibility & Conditions
85.0
Dive Site Variety
72.0
Water Temperature
75.0
Depth & Access
72.0
Operator Quality
78.0
Topside Experience
30.0
Getting There
62.0
Value & Cost
72.0
Crowding
82.0
Social Proof
72.0

Traveling with Non-Divers?

This destination is primarily accessed by liveaboard — not ideal for non-diving partners. Consider planning separate shore-based activities before or after your liveaboard trip.

Activities for Non-Divers

liveaboard deck lifesnorkelingstargazing

Non-Diver Score

2/10

Dedicated dive destination — not ideal for non-divers.

Family FriendlyNot recommended
Restaurants & Nightlifenone

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

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Hyperbaric Chamber150 km — Marsa Alam Hyperbaric Centre
Nearest Hospital100 km

Liveaboard-based; nearest chamber at Marsa Alam or Port Ghalib — ensure boat has O2 and comms

Skill LevelAdvanced
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Emperor Divers

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