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Dive site guide · Dahab, Nuweiba & Taba · Shore dive

Ras Abu Galum — dive site guide

Also known as Ras Abu Gallou, Ras Abu Galoum, Ras Abu Gallume

Ras Abu Galum is a shore dive at Ras Abu Galum, on the Gulf of Aqaba coast of Sinai. Inside the Ras Abu Galum protected area (since 1992), reached by camel or small boat from the Blue Hole. The deepest documented point is around 60 m — its deeper parts are beyond recreational limits. Independent guides rate it intermediate, with moderate current at times. Its position is confirmed by independent sources.

Illustrative Red Sea diving photo — not taken at Ras Abu Galum
Illustrative photo — not taken at this site.
Site type Shore dive
Max documented depth 60 m
Typical depth about 10 m
Difficulty Intermediate
Current Moderate
Visibility 30 m
Access Shore
Boat time ~20 min

How deep does it go?

Documented maximum depths vary between sources: 30 m, 60 m.

What should you know before diving it?

Inside the Ras Abu Galum protected area (since 1992), reached by camel or small boat from the Blue Hole.

What's the underwater landscape like?

Sources describe hard coral plateau and cleaning stations.

What marine life can you see?

Occasional or seasonal — never guaranteed: Turtles, barracuda and eagle rays.

Who can dive it?

Recommended minimum: CMAS * / OW (per wannadive)

Suitable for: Advanced

How is it dived?

Getting there: ~20 min from Blue Hole.

Season: overnight/night dives possible (not seasonal)

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