Marsa El Shona Suggest edit

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BeginnerDifficulty

BeginnerRecommended cert

18Max dive depth

18.0 mSite max depth

15.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

45 minAvg dive time

March to NovemberBest months

26.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

22.0–26.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Marsa El Shona is a popular dive site located in Marsa Alam, Egypt, known for its rich marine biodiversity and beautiful coral reefs. The site offers a variety of underwater landscapes, making it suitable for divers of different experience levels.

Dives at Marsa El Shona typically feature vibrant coral gardens, schools of fish, and opportunities to see larger marine life such as turtles and rays. The site is accessible for both shore and boat dives, providing flexibility for divers.

Conditions

Visibility: 15.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 26.0–30.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 22.0–26.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Both Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand coral rock Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Wide-angle for coral reefs, macro for small marine life

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