Plongée à St. John's Reef — Egypt

St. John's Reef marks the southernmost point most Red Sea liveaboards reach, and the effort pays off with some of Egypt's most pristine coral and biggest sharks. The Habili reef system delivers hammerhead sightings at dawn, while the cave at Gota Kebir is a photographer's dream. Water clarity here can exceed 40 meters on good days.

Score
72.6
Visibilité
20–40m
Température
22–28°C
Meilleurs mois
March, April, May
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St. John's Reef
EgyptRed Sea
72.6

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23.5000°N

36.2500°E

St. John's Reef marks the southernmost point most Red Sea liveaboards reach, and the effort pays off with some of Egypt's most pristine coral and biggest sharks. The Habili reef system delivers hammerhead sightings at dawn, while the cave at Gota Kebir is a photographer's dream. Water clarity here can exceed 40 meters on good days.

Egypt's Deepest South Reef Complex

Visibility20–40 m
Temperature22–28°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$80
Best MonthsMarch, April, May, September
CertificationAdvanced Open WaterAdvanced

Score Breakdown

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ML85.0CH85.0VIS88.0SV72.0TMP75.0DA75.0OP80.0TS28.0GT55.0VAL68.0CRD85.0SP75.0

Marine Life

85.0

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

Species Diversity
80
Megafauna Encounters
85
Reef Fish Abundance
88
Macro Life
62
Endemic Species
72
Marine Life Diversity
85.0
Coral & Reef Health
85.0
Visibility & Conditions
88.0
Dive Site Variety
72.0
Water Temperature
75.0
Depth & Access
75.0
Operator Quality
80.0
Topside Experience
28.0
Getting There
55.0
Value & Cost
68.0
Crowding
85.0
Social Proof
75.0

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

1/10

Dedicated dive destination — not ideal for non-divers.

Family FriendlyNot recommended
Restaurants & Nightlifenone

Safety & Emergency

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Hyperbaric Chamber200 km — Marsa Alam Hyperbaric Centre
Nearest Hospital200 km

Extremely remote; liveaboard must have full O2 kit and satellite comms — this is expedition diving

Skill LevelAdvanced
Current Strengthmoderate

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