Brothers Islands (El Ikhwa)

About this site

Two remote volcanic islets in a Red Sea marine park, accessible only by liveaboard. Big Brother has a historic 1883 lighthouse and two legendary wrecks (Numidia and Aida). Little Brother boasts pristine coral walls and is a prime hammerhead spot. Minimum 50 logged dives required.

Conditions

Country

Egypt

Region

Red Sea (67km offshore El Quseir)

Max depth

5–600 m

Visibility

20–35 m

Water temperature

22–30°C

Difficulty

Advanced

Best season

April-May, October-November (peak shark action)

Type

Wreck

Suitable for

• Scuba

Dive types

• Wreck
• Wall
• Drift

Marine life

• Hammerheads
• Sharks
• Turtles
• Barracuda
• Pelagic fish