

Best for beginner divers, 5-20m, shore & boat entry.
Garden Bay is a sheltered reef site on the Sharm el Sheikh coast, well-suited for beginners and training dives. The topography features a fringing reef that drops to a sandy plateau at 2 to 3 metres, which is intersected by sandy channels. The main reef slopes gently into the blue, reaching depths between 5 and 20 metres with an average of 12 metres. Visibility typically ranges from 20 to 30 metres. The site is accessible by both shore and boat, and supports night diving. Facilities on-site include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, air fills, a cafe, first aid, a dive shop, and boat charter services.
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The coral is healthier in deeper, more remote areas compared to the crowded central part of Middle Garden.
Access is via pontoons from beachfront resorts or by boat tours.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-20m
Visibility
20-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
23-29°C
Current
None
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
May, Jul
Yes, the site is sheltered from the weather, making it an ideal location for beginner divers and those participating in Discover Scuba Diving programmes.
The site ranges from 5 to 20 metres in depth, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Yes, Garden Bay is suitable for both diving and snorkelling, with a snorkel rating of 4 out of 5.
The best months for diving and snorkelling at Garden Bay are May and July.
Divers and snorkellers should be cautious of jellyfish, sharp coral, and stonefish.
Yes, Garden Bay offers both shore and boat access for divers and snorkellers.
Diving at Garden Bay in Sharm el-Sheikh requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Garden Bay in Sharm el-Sheikh. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 29°C.
Visibility at Garden Bay in Sharm el-Sheikh typically ranges from 20 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.