Yolanda Reef - Sharm el-Sheikh

Yolanda Reef, part of the larger Ras Mohammed park, often comes as a second act to Shark Reef. The main draw, of course, is the wreckage of the Yolanda, a cargo ship that ran aground in the 70s, scattering its load of toilets, bathtubs, and sinks across the reef slope. It’s a bizarre sight, honestly, seeing all that porcelain among the corals. Look closely, and you'll spot everything from cowfish to the occasional banded maori wrasse poking around the debris. Currents here can be stiff, so it's a good drift dive for those comfortable with some movement.

Location
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
27.724700, 34.258347
Type
reef

Marine Protected Area: محمية رأس محمد

Best Time to Dive in Sharm el-Sheikh

The warmest water temperatures in Sharm el-Sheikh occur in August, averaging 29.9°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 22.5°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 23.6°C
  • February: 22.8°C
  • March: 22.5°C
  • April: 23.3°C
  • May: 25.6°C
  • June: 26.9°C
  • July: 28.4°C
  • August: 29.9°C
  • September: 28.6°C
  • October: 27.8°C
  • November: 27.1°C
  • December: 25.3°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Sharm el-Sheikh

Nearest Dive Centres to Yolanda Reef

Marine Life in Sharm el-Sheikh

Home to 13 recorded species including 6 whales & dolphins, 5 reef fish, 1 sharks & rays, 1 crabs & lobsters.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Yolanda Reef

Based on average water temperature of 26.0°C, currents 10 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 26°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