

Best for beginner divers, 10-11m, shore entry, mild current.
Paradise Renaissance Hotel is a shore-entry reef site located along the Sharm el Sheikh Coast. The site features a mix of natural and artificial reef structures with an average depth of 11 metres. Conditions are generally mild with visibility ranging from 20 to 40 metres, making it suitable for beginners. Divers and snorkellers may encounter species such as wrasses, Diagonal Butterflyfish, Desjardin's Sailfin Tang, and Pacific Bullethead Parrotfish. Less frequently, Emperor Angelfish, Indian Lionfish, Bluespotted Fantail Ray, Giant Moray, and Titan Triggerfish are recorded. Hazards include sharp coral. Facilities available on-site include air fills, equipment rental, and guided tours.
27.85120, 34.31760
The site is located on the northern side of the Ras Umm Sidd wall.
Access is via a comfortable jetty at the Renaissance Sharm El Sheikh Golden View Beach Resort.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-11m
Visibility
20-40m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
23-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Common sightings include wrasses, Diagonal Butterflyfish, Desjardin's Sailfin Tang, and Pacific Bullethead Parrotfish. You may also encounter Emperor Angelfish, Indian Lionfish, Bluespotted Fantail Ray, Giant Moray, and Titan Triggerfish.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the mild currents and shallow average depth of 11 metres.
The site has a depth range of 10 to 11 metres, with an average depth of 11 metres.
Yes, Paradise Renaissance Hotel is a shore-entry dive and snorkel site.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling activities.
Diving at Paradise Renaissance Hotel in Sharm el-Sheikh requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Paradise Renaissance Hotel in Sharm el-Sheikh. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Paradise Renaissance Hotel in Sharm el-Sheikh. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 30°C.
Divers at Paradise Renaissance Hotel in Sharm el-Sheikh should be aware of lionfish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Paradise Renaissance Hotel in Sharm el-Sheikh typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Paradise Renaissance Hotel in Sharm el-Sheikh typically ranges from 20 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.