Dive site guide · Giftun Islands · Reef
Banana Reef — dive site guide
Banana Reef is a reef in the Giftun channel, in the Giftun Islands, the closest island group to Hurghada. The deepest documented point is around 20 m. Independent guides rate it beginner, usually with mild current. Regularly reported life includes feather-tailed rays, eagle rays and anemone fish. Its position is confirmed by independent sources.
Documented site depths are not a recommended dive depth. Your dive plan stays within your certification limit and takes account of conditions and experience. Read our safety information.
How deep does it go?
Documented maximum depths vary between sources: 15 m, 20 m.
What marine life can you see?
Regularly seen: Feather-tailed rays, eagle rays, anemone fish and bannerfish.
Occasional or seasonal — never guaranteed: Turtle and whitetip shark.
Who can dive it?
Suitable for: Open Water, Advanced
Safety: Current. Current can be strong, reducing visibility.
How is it dived?
Getting there: ~90 min from Hurghada.
Moorings on the south side; drift is the natural way. Coral gardens slope NW to sand at ~20 m; two pinnacles from 14-17 m at SE corner.
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