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Dive site guide · El Quseir · Shore dive

Shaab El Kenz — dive site guide

Also known as Utopia Beach reef

Shaab El Kenz is a shore dive on the El Quseir coast, off El Quseir, south of Safaga. Sources document depths to 30 m. Its position is confirmed by independent sources. We dive it as a day trip with a road transfer from Hurghada.

Illustrative Red Sea diving photo — not taken at Shaab El Kenz
Illustrative photo — not taken at this site.
Site type Shore dive
Max documented depth 30 m
Typical depth about 15 m
Current Moderate
Visibility 10–30 m
Access Shore
Boat time Short boat time (< 10min)

What's the underwater landscape like?

Sources describe Drift dive.

What marine life can you see?

Occasional or seasonal — never guaranteed: ['sharks, manta ray and turtles'].

Who can dive it?

Recommended minimum: CMAS * / OW (per wannadive)

Safety: ['Current'].

How is it dived?

Getting there: Short boat time (< 10min) from not stated.

Dive it with us

Guided 2-dive day trip

Dived as a day trip with a road transfer from Hurghada — ask us for the price and pickup time.

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