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Dive site guide · Dahab, Nuweiba & Taba · Pinnacle / erg

Pharaoh's Island Pinnacle — dive site guide

Also known as Pharao's Island Pinnacle, Coral Island pinnacle

Pharaoh's Island Pinnacle is a coral pinnacle (erg) at Taba, on the Gulf of Aqaba coast of Sinai. Sources document depths to 18 m. Its exact position has not been independently confirmed yet. It is usually dived from local boats or the shore; ask us whether it fits your plans.

Illustrative Red Sea diving photo — not taken at Pharaoh's Island Pinnacle
Illustrative photo — not taken at this site.
Site type Pinnacle / erg
Max documented depth 18 m
Typical depth about 13 m
Current None
Visibility 10–30 m
Access Day boat
Boat time Good boat time (< 30min)

What's the underwater landscape like?

Sources describe Drift dive.

Who can dive it?

Recommended minimum: CMAS * / OW (per wannadive)

How is it dived?

Getting there: Good boat time (< 30min) from not stated.

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