Bannerfish Bay Suggest edit

Egypt Suggest · South Sinai Suggest

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BeginnerDifficulty

BeginnerRecommended cert

18Max dive depth

18.0 mSite max depth

10.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

40 minAvg dive time

March to NovemberBest months

24.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

20.0–25.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Bannerfish Bay is a popular dive site located in Dahab, Egypt, known for its vibrant marine life and beautiful coral formations. It offers divers a chance to explore a variety of underwater environments, making it suitable for divers of different skill levels.

The dive typically features a sandy bottom with coral gardens and small drop-offs. Divers can expect to see a variety of fish species, including the namesake bannerfish, as well as other reef inhabitants. The site is generally calm, making it a pleasant experience for divers.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 24.0–30.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 20.0–25.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Shore Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand coral Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Best lighting for photography is during midday; focus on coral and fish interactions.

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