What level of diving experience is required for Napoleon Reef?

Napoleon Reef is rated advanced. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended, with PADI Advanced Open Water strongly recommended for this site.

What marine life can you see at Napoleon Reef?

At Napoleon Reef, divers commonly encounter: manta rays, whale sharks, reef sharks, hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, moray eels.

Where is Napoleon Reef located?

Napoleon Reef is located in Egypt, in the Egypt region (coordinates: 28.4708, 34.5076).

Napoleon Reef Diving - Egypt, Egypt

Napoleon Reef is an advanced dive site on the Sinai coast known for encounters with the friendly Napoleon wrasses that give the site its name. The reef features a dramatic wall with strong soft coral coverage and large gorgonian fans. Beyond the resident wrasses, divers encounter schools of surgeonfish, snapper, and the occasional turtle. Strong currents can develop, creating exciting drift diving conditions. The site's deeper wall sections attract barracuda and reef sharks, adding pelagic excitement to the reef diving.