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Dive site guide · Dahab, Nuweiba & Taba · Reef

Pharaoh's Island — dive site guide

Also known as Coral Island, Farun Island, Jazirat Fir'aun

Pharaoh's Island is a reef at Taba, on the Gulf of Aqaba coast of Sinai. Sources document depths to 20 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
Illustrative photo — not taken at this site.
Site type Reef
Max documented depth 20 m
Typical depth about 10 m
Current Mild
Visibility 10–30 m
Access Day boat
Boat time Long boat time (> 30min)

Who can dive it?

Recommended minimum: All divers (per wannadive)

How is it dived?

Getting there: Long boat time (> 30min) from not stated.

Pharaoh's Island isn't on our regular trips from Hurghada. Tell us what you have in mind and we'll tell you honestly whether we can help.

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