

Best for intermediate divers, 10-18m, boat entry, moderate current.
Banana Reef in Ras Mohammed National Park is a complex site featuring a reef, pinnacle, and cave system. Divers typically explore between 10 and 18 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Access is strictly by boat, and the site is suited for intermediate divers due to moderate currents and the presence of an overhead environment. Visibility ranges from 10 to 30 metres. Hazards include boat traffic, potential entanglement, and sharp coral. Species recorded around this area include giant morays, wrasses, pufferfish, and twoband anemonefish, alongside various nudibranchs and angelfish species. Typical dive times are approximately 50 minutes.
27.22101, 33.95120
A drift dive is the most natural way to explore this site.
Approximately 90 minutes of sailing from Hurghada.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-18m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
22-29°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Year-round
Species recorded around this area include giant morays, wrasses, pufferfish, and twoband anemonefish. Other recorded species include emperor angelfish, regal angelfish, bluespotted fantail rays, and Indian lionfish.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the presence of moderate currents and an overhead environment within the cave system.
The site depth ranges from 10 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Banana Reef requires boat access and serves as a mooring place for dive boats.
The site is primarily a dive location with an overhead environment and depths suited for scuba diving; it is not typically recommended for snorkelling.
Diving at Banana Reef in Hurghada requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Banana Reef in Hurghada. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Banana Reef in Hurghada are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Banana Reef in Hurghada. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Banana Reef in Hurghada typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.