19.03. to 26.03.22 Fury Shoals

  • Itinerary

    Fury Shoals

  • Departure and arrival

    Hamata

  • Price

    Full charter, on request

  • Requirements

    OWD

Liveaboard Boat Atlantic

 

Fury Shoals is a large reef area in the south of Egypt. It offers many reefs, which guarantee a varied diving. There is a great variety of hard and soft corals, countless colourful shoals of fish and also a small wreck of a sailing ship. There are also big fish encounters. Fury Shoals is above all a hotspot for dolphins. The main reef, Sha'ab Sataya, is home to a large school of spinner dolphins. You can swim with them in the bay and snorkel. With luck, the dolphins get close and are also keen on interacting with humans.

Fury Shoals can be made exclusively on our boat Hadeer. Due to the variety of dive sites this tour is suitable for all levels of divers. It can be adapted to divers with little experience and families. Non-divers are also welcome. Many of the reefs also offer excellent snorkelling opportunities.

 

 

 

Sataya Reef is the main reef of the Fury Shoals, also known as Sataya Dolphinhouse in the south of Egypt, Marsa Alam. The horseshoe shaped reef is home to a large school of spinner dolphins. It is possible to snorkel and swim with the dolphins in their natural environment. They are often playful and come close to the boat.

For divers Sataya offers easier and more difficult dive sites. On the outer walls you can dive along the drop-offs to a depth of 40 meters, and you also have the chance to see something big swimming in the blue water. With a bit of luck also whale sharks. In the outer bays there are easier and shallower dive sites with a great chance for turtles.

Due to the variety of dive sites, this tour is suitable for all levels of divers. It can be adapted to suit divers with little experience and families. Non-divers are also welcome. Many of the reefs also offer excellent snorkelling opportunities.

Malahi a small, rugged reef with many canyons and caves to dive through. The average depth is 20 meters, but it is more common to dive less. You dive your way through the canyons amidst massive coral blocks on both sides. This is a perfect place for fans of underwater photography. While diving, you can find many kinds of sea animals and shoals of fish.

Shaab Claudio a round reef, with impressive canyons and simple caves. Make a quiet dive, let yourself be inspired by the many light shows. In the southern part there is a small, simple cave system where you cannot get lost. Many of them are open to the top, creating spectacular light effects in the systems.

Abu Galawa is an easy to dive reef system with various possibilities. Very colourful reef walls and small reef towers in the sand, which you can explore. It is great for macrophotography, there is a lot to discover. A highlight is the sailing ship which sank in 1980, which is still very well-preserved and is perfect for photos.

For a more detailed overview, please see Fury Shoals.


Due to weather conditions or government regulations, Infinity Diving Safari reserves the right to change the itinerary.