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Dive site guide · Dahab, Nuweiba & Taba · Reef

Shaab Khanzir — dive site guide

Also known as Sha'ab Khanzier

Shaab Khanzir is a reef at Dahab south, on the Gulf of Aqaba coast of Sinai. The deepest documented point is around 30 m. Published positions disagree, so the map shows an approximate area. 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 Shaab Khanzir
Illustrative photo — not taken at this site.
Site type Reef
Max documented depth 30 m
Typical depth about 15 m
Current Mild
Visibility 10–30 m
Access Day boat
Boat time Long boat time (> 30min)

How deep does it go?

Documented maximum depths vary between sources: 22 m, 30 m.

What's the underwater landscape like?

Sources describe sand gullies and sand plateau 22 m.

Who can dive it?

Recommended minimum: All divers (per wannadive)

How is it dived?

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

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