What level of diving experience is required for Pharao's Island Pinnacle?

Pharao's Island Pinnacle is rated intermediate. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended.

What marine life can you see at Pharao's Island Pinnacle?

At Pharao's Island Pinnacle, divers commonly encounter: manta rays, whale sharks, reef sharks, hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, moray eels.

Where is Pharao's Island Pinnacle located?

Pharao's Island Pinnacle is located in Egypt, in the Taba region (coordinates: 29.3735, 34.7926).

Pharao's Island Pinnacle Diving - Taba, Egypt

Pharao's Island Pinnacle is an intermediate dive site near Taba featuring a submerged coral pinnacle rising from the seabed near the historic Pharaoh's Island. The pinnacle creates a gathering point for marine life, with schools of snapper, fusiliers, and bannerfish circling the formation. The deeper base hosts moray eels and lionfish, while the top is crowned with healthy hard corals. The combination of the underwater pinnacle and the visible Crusader fortress above creates a uniquely atmospheric diving experience in the Gulf of Aqaba.