Fanous East - Hurghada

Fanous East, often called Dolphin House, definitely earns its ‘standout’ status from us, but maybe not for the reasons you’d first think. Yes, the Spinner dolphins are often around – especially early morning – and seeing them cruise by underwater, or even hearing their clicks and whistles, is pretty magical. But even without the dolphins, this horseshoe-shaped reef has plenty going for it. We love the hard coral formations along the eastern wall; big brain corals and plate corals create these cool overhangs and swim-throughs, perfect for poking around with a torch. Keep an eye out for the small stuff here: we’ve spotted Crested Sabretooth Blennies darting in and out of crevices, and the beautiful Blue Spotted Wrasses are always a treat. The light plays really nicely through the shallower areas in the middle, creating a great backdrop for the schools of Blue Green Chromis that hover over the reef. We’d suggest hitting this site as early as possible. Not just for the dolphins, but because the dive boats start arriving in numbers, and it can get a bit busy later in the day. The current here is usually mild, making it a relaxed dive, and the visibility is consistently good. It’s a fantastic spot for photographers looking for interesting light and macro opportunities, or anyone wanting a colourful, easy dive with a good chance of a special encounter.

Location
Hurghada, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
27.267748, 33.887510
Type
reef
Maximum Depth
10-25m

Marine Protected Area: شعاب البحر الأحمر

Best Time to Dive in Hurghada

The warmest water temperatures in Hurghada occur in August, averaging 28.9°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 22.0°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 23.1°C
  • February: 22.3°C
  • March: 22.0°C
  • April: 22.8°C
  • May: 24.9°C
  • June: 26.2°C
  • July: 27.5°C
  • August: 28.9°C
  • September: 28.1°C
  • October: 27.3°C
  • November: 26.6°C
  • December: 24.8°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Hurghada

Nearest Dive Centres to Fanous East

Marine Life in Hurghada

Home to 47 recorded species including 33 reef fish, 7 whales & dolphins, 4 seagrass & algae, 1 sharks & rays, 1 sea cucumbers, 1 hard corals.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Fanous East

Based on average water temperature of 25.4°C, currents 20 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 25°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories