Daedalus Reef

About this site

A remote standalone reef with a historic lighthouse, surrounded by deep water. Known for thrilling drift dives along pristine walls and reliable hammerhead shark encounters in summer. Strong currents attract pelagic life. Only accessible by liveaboard. One of the Red Sea's premier shark destinations.

Conditions

Country

Egypt

Region

Red Sea (90km from Marsa Alam)

Max depth

5–40 m

Visibility

20–40 m

Water temperature

23–30°C

Difficulty

Advanced

Best season

May-September

Type

Wall

Suitable for

• Scuba

Dive types

• Wall
• Reef
• Drift

Marine life

• Hammerheads
• Sharks
• Mantas
• Rays
• Turtles
• Barracuda
• Pelagic fish