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Dive site guide · El Gouna & the north · Reef

Shaab Iris — dive site guide

Also known as Iris

Shaab Iris is a reef at Abu Nugar, on the reefs off El Gouna, north of Hurghada. The deepest documented point is around 15 m. Its position comes from limited independent sources. Our guides choose each day's sites by wind, swell and the group's experience.

Illustrative Red Sea diving photo — not taken at Shaab Iris
Illustrative photo — not taken at this site.
Site type Reef
Max documented depth 15 m
Typical depth about 9 m
Current Mild
Visibility 10–30 m
Access Day boat

Documented site depths are not a recommended dive depth. Your dive plan stays within your certification limit and takes account of conditions and experience. Read our safety information.

What's the underwater landscape like?

  • Sandy bottom

Who can dive it?

Recommended minimum: CMAS * / Open Water

How do you dive Shaab Iris with us?

The captain picks the final sites each day by weather, sea state and permits.

  • Daily boat from Hurghada

    Guided 2-Dive Red Sea Day Trip from Hurghada

    from €60 €50 per diver

    On our daily boats from Hurghada — sites are chosen on the day by conditions and the group's experience.

Plan it with us

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