

Best for beginner divers, 5-22m, boat entry, mild current.
Shaab Camelia in Fury Shoal is a reef and cave site accessible only by boat. The topography features a mix of open reef and confined cave sections, with depths ranging from 5 to 22 metres and an average depth of 15 metres. Conditions are generally mild, though visibility varies between 5 and 18 metres. The site is suitable for beginners, though the cave section presents an overhead environment that requires caution. Divers should be aware of boat traffic in the area and always deploy a safety sausage upon ascent. The site offers a varied underwater landscape for those comfortable with confined spaces.
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The cave section creates an overhead environment, so if you have not dived in confined spaces before, let your guide know beforehand and stay close to the exit. Boat traffic operates in this area, so always surface with your safety sausage deployed and stay near the dive vessel when ascending.
Accessible only by boat from the Marsa Alam marina or nearby dive resorts.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
5-22m
Visibility
5-18m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
23-31°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though those without experience in overhead environments should inform their guide before entering the cave section.
The site ranges from 5 to 22 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a boat dive located 13 kilometres from the shore; a boat is required to access the site.
Hazards include boat traffic and the overhead environment within the cave section, which limits direct access to the surface.
Diving at Shaab Camelia in Marsa Alam requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Shaab Camelia in Marsa Alam. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 31°C.
Shaab Camelia in Marsa Alam typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Shaab Camelia in Marsa Alam typically ranges from 5 metres to 18 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.