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Shaab Hamdallah

Shaab Hamdallah takes a bit of a trip to reach, about 90 minutes from Safaga, and you really need a calm day to make the journey. It's an exposed channel site, so there’s no sheltered mooring if the weather kicks up. That lack of easy access means fewer boats, and we’ve found the corals here feel less disturbed than some other spots. The channel itself isn't deep, maxing out around 20 metres, and on a good day, visibility is often well over 20 metres. We regularly see big schools of fusiliers and snapper, sometimes so thick they almost obscure the reef. Keep an eye out for scorpionfish tucked away, and often, larger pelagics like tuna, barracuda, and mackerel cruise past the current. It’s a site for divers who appreciate a quiet, less-frequented spot with healthy reef life.