Dive site guide · Northern Hurghada reefs · Reef and wreck
Shaab Rur Umm Gamar — dive site guide
Also known as Shabruhr Umm Gamar, Shabrus, Shabrur, Sha'b Ruhr, Shabrus Umm Gamar, Shabrur Oum Gamar, Shaab Umm Gamar, Shabruhr Umm Gamar south
Shaab Rur Umm Gamar is a reef with a wreck on it 2 km south of Umm Gamar, on the reefs north-east of Hurghada. Published dive guides record a maximum of about 40 m. Independent guides rate it intermediate, with moderate current at times. Its position comes from limited independent sources.
How deep does it go?
Documented maximum depths vary between sources: 30 m, 40 m.
What's the underwater landscape like?
Sources describe west wall to 15 m with small caves and wreck of small Egyptian patrol boat ~25 m.
- Plateau
- Overhangs
Who can dive it?
Recommended minimum: CMAS * / Open Water (per wannadive)
Suitable for: Open Water, Advanced
How is it dived?
Wreck on the south-east side at ~25 m.
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