Dive site guide · Giftun Islands · Lagoon
Ben El Gebel — dive site guide
Also known as Shaab Dorfa, Sha'ab Torfa, Torfa ben ei gebel, Turft el Shahed, Sha'ab Torta
Ben El Gebel is a sheltered lagoon in the Giftun channel, in the Giftun Islands, the closest island group to Hurghada. The deepest documented point is around 15 m. Regularly reported life includes eagle rays, feather-tailed rays common and crocodilefish under table corals. Its position is confirmed by independent sources.
What's the underwater landscape like?
Sources describe sand with coral blocks, sandy patch with coral blocks and ergs with overhangs.
- Coral blocks
What marine life can you see?
Regularly seen: Eagle rays, feather-tailed rays common and crocodilefish under table corals.
Who can dive it?
Recommended minimum: CMAS * / OW (per wannadive)
How is it dived?
Getting there: < 30 min from Hurghada.
Ergs reached via shallow channel heading west; drift to Banana Reef needs good air and navigation. Drift possible to neighbouring Banana Reef (needs good air consumption and navigation).
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