Plongée à Sha'ab Rumi — Sudan
Sha'ab Rumi is a legendary reef in the Sudanese Red Sea, home to Cousteau's Conshelf II underwater habitat and the famous 'shark arena' where dozens of grey reef sharks spiral in open water. Accessible only by liveaboard from Port Sudan, the isolation preserves Red Sea diving as Cousteau found it in the 1960s. Pristine corals, big schools, and virtually no other divers.
- Score
- 67.6
- Visibilité
- 20–40m
- Température
- 24–30°C
- Meilleurs mois
- September, October, November
Sha'ab Rumi is a legendary reef in the Sudanese Red Sea, home to Cousteau's Conshelf II underwater habitat and the famous 'shark arena' where dozens of grey reef sharks spiral in open water. Accessible only by liveaboard from Port Sudan, the isolation preserves Red Sea diving as Cousteau found it in the 1960s. Pristine corals, big schools, and virtually no other divers.
Cousteau's Conshelf & Shark Arena
Score Breakdown
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Marine Life
88.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Dive Types
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
Nearby Cultural Sites
- Suakin ruins
- Port Sudan fish market
Non-Diver Score
Dedicated dive destination — not ideal for non-divers.
Safety & Emergency
Basic hyperbaric facility in Port Sudan; liveaboard carries emergency O2 — DAN coverage and conservative profiles essential in this remote environment
Top Operators
Royal Evolution Liveaboard
PADI