What level of diving experience is required for The Garden of Eden?

The Garden of Eden is rated beginner. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended.

What marine life can you see at The Garden of Eden?

At The Garden of Eden, divers commonly encounter: manta rays, whale sharks, reef sharks, hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, moray eels.

Where is The Garden of Eden located?

The Garden of Eden is located in Egypt, in the Marsa Alam region (coordinates: 35.0256, 24.8390).

The Garden of Eden Diving - Marsa Alam, Egypt

DifficultyBeginner

Description

The Garden of Eden is a beginner-friendly reef near Marsa Alam that lives up to its paradisiacal name. The site features an expansive shallow coral garden with some of the healthiest and most diverse hard coral coverage in the area. Massive table corals, delicate staghorn formations, and colorful brain corals create a stunning underwater landscape. The reef teems with life — anthias clouds, butterflyfish pairs, and resident turtles grazing on the reef. The gentle conditions and breathtaking scenery make it a favorite first dive for visitors to the Marsa Alam region.