What level of diving experience is required for Ben el Gebel?

Ben el Gebel is rated intermediate. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended.

What marine life can you see at Ben el Gebel?

At Ben el Gebel, divers commonly encounter: manta rays, whale sharks, reef sharks, hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, moray eels.

Where is Ben el Gebel located?

Ben el Gebel is located in Egypt, in the Hurghada region (coordinates: 27.2228, 33.9531).

Ben el Gebel Diving - Hurghada, Egypt

Ben el Gebel is an intermediate dive site near Hurghada in Egypt's Red Sea, translating to 'between the mountains' - referring to the two coral pinnacles that define this site. Divers navigate between the formations, discovering overhangs carpeted in soft corals and swimthroughs inhabited by glassfish. Lionfish, scorpionfish, and giant moray eels are commonly found along the walls. The moderate depth and occasional currents keep things interesting for certified divers, while the rich reef ecosystem provides constant marine life encounters.