Gotta is a dive site located at Elphinstone Reef, Egypt. The site is accessed by boat and is suitable for intermediate divers. Divers should be aware that the site features strong currents and significant depths, with recorded dives reaching approximately 29 metres. Water temperatures at this location fluctuate throughout the year, ranging from 23C in the cooler months to 30C in September. Due to the challenging conditions and depth, this site requires careful planning and experience. There is no specific marine life data available for this location.

Shaab Samadai, also known as Dolphin House, is a protected crescent-shaped reef located 11 kilometres offshore from Marsa Alam. The site offers diverse topography including a drop-off, a cavern, a coral garden, and several pinnacles. Divers and snorkellers can explore depths ranging from 5 to 40 metres. Access is exclusively by boat, and the site is suitable for beginners. Conditions include moderate currents and visibility typically between 20 and 30 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate between 23C and 29C throughout the year. Hazards include the depth, strong currents, and sharp coral. Facilities available in the region include air fills, equipment rental, and boat charters.

Marsa Samadai is a horseshoe-shaped reef lagoon located near Elphinstone Reef. This site offers a sheltered inner lagoon suitable for snorkelling, while the outer reef structure reaches depths of 30 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Access is by boat, and the site is suitable for beginners. Divers and snorkellers experience mild currents and visibility ranging from 20 to 30 metres. Hazards include boat traffic, sea urchins, and sharp coral; avoid contact with the reef structure. Guided tours are available through the on-site dive shop, and arriving early in the morning is recommended to avoid boat traffic and ensure calm water conditions.

Marsa Asalay is a shore-entry dive site located near Elphinstone Reef, Egypt. The site features a combination of reef and seagrass habitats, offering depths ranging from 8 to 30 metres with an average depth of 21 metres. Conditions are generally stable with mild currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. The site is suitable for beginners and supports night diving. Facilities available at the location include parking, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, air fills, and equipment rental. Divers should be aware of potential hazards including jellyfish and stonefish. Typical dives at this location last approximately 58 minutes.

Sharm Anbaut is a reef site located 50m from the shore of Elphinstone Reef, Egypt. The site is suitable for beginners, with an average depth of 11m and a range between 9m and 14m. Divers can access the reef from either the shore or a boat. Visibility typically ranges from 10m to 30m, and water temperatures fluctuate between 23C and 30C throughout the year. Night diving is permitted at this location. Hazards include sea urchins and sharp coral. Species recorded around this area include Indian Lionfish, Twoband Anemonefish, and various wrasses.

House Reef at Elphinstone Reef in Egypt is a shore-entry site featuring a combination of natural and artificial reef structures. Divers can expect an average depth of 7 metres with mild currents and visibility ranging between 15 and 20 metres. The site is suitable for beginners and supports night diving, with typical dive times around 60 minutes. Facilities available on-site include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, and a dive shop offering air fills, equipment rental, and guided tours. Species recorded around this area include Emperor Angelfish, Indian Lionfish, Whitetip Reef Shark, Crocodilefish, Bluespotted Fantail Ray, Giant Moray, and various wrasses.

Marsa Tondoba is a shore-entry site featuring a combination of reef and seagrass habitats. The topography consists of a sandy bottom interspersed with coral blocks and pinnacles adorned with soft corals. Divers can expect depths ranging from 1 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. Conditions are generally mild with visibility between 15 and 25 metres. The site is suitable for beginners and supports night diving. Hazards include lionfish, sea urchins, and sharp coral. Species recorded around this area include emperor angelfish, Indian lionfish, crocodilefish, whitetip reef sharks, giant morays, and bluespotted fantail rays, alongside various wrasses and anemonefish.

Marsa Egla is a bay-style reef dive located 11 kilometres from Marsa Alam. The site offers both shore and boat access, making it suitable for beginners and experienced divers. The reef extends to the north and south, with depths ranging from 8 to 30 metres and an average depth of 12 metres. Divers can encounter Indian Lionfish, Bluespotted Fantail Rays, and various wrasses. Other species recorded include Lunartail Grouper, Live Sharksucker, Reef Squid, Twoband Anemonefish, Pufferfish, Triggerfish, Freckled Hawkfish, Crown Butterflyfish, Red Sea Bannerfish, and Melon Butterflyfish. Visibility typically ranges between 15 and 30 metres, with mild currents. Night diving is available at this location, which features parking and a cafe.