

Best for beginner divers, 15-25m, boat entry.
Loney Mushroom is a boat-access reef dive located off the Sharm el Sheikh coast. The site is suitable for beginner divers, offering depths between 15 and 25 metres with an average of 20 metres. Visibility is consistently 30 metres, allowing for clear navigation of the reef structure. Water temperatures range from 23C to 28C throughout the year. Divers must be cautious of sharp coral and rock formations, ensuring hands and fins are kept clear of the reef. Due to active boat traffic in the area, it is essential to stay close to your guide during ascent and deploy a surface marker buoy before surfacing.
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Position yourself motionless above garden eel colonies at 20-22 metres depth as movement causes them to retreat into their burrows.
Boat access from 50 metres away is required.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-25m
Visibility
30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
23-28°C
Current
None
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun
Yes, the site is suited to newly qualified open water divers.
The site ranges from 15 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
Loney Mushroom is a boat-access site; a boat is required to reach the reef.
Boat traffic is active in the area. Divers should stay close to their guide during ascent and ensure a surface marker buoy is deployed before surfacing.
The coral and rocks are sharp enough to cut skin easily. Divers should keep their fins and hands away from the reef structure throughout the dive.
Diving at Loney Mushroom in Sharm El Sheikh requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Loney Mushroom in Sharm El Sheikh. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 28°C.
The best months to visit Loney Mushroom in Sharm El Sheikh are April, May, and June. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Visibility at Loney Mushroom in Sharm El Sheikh typically ranges from 30 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.