

Best for beginner divers, shore entry, mild current.
Tauchen unter Freunden is a shore-entry reef dive located in Ras Mohammed National Park. The site features shallow, calm waters and a mild current, providing a manageable environment for beginner divers. Divers should exercise caution during entry and exit due to a potential shore break and sharp coral edges. Once underwater, the reef structure consists of hard and plate corals. Boat traffic is a known hazard, so maintaining proximity to a guide is recommended. The on-site dive shop provides air fills and guided tours to assist with navigation and safety. Water temperatures fluctuate between 22C and 30C throughout the year.
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Book a guided tour through the on-site dive shop, especially for your first visit, as a guide will help you navigate the shore entry safely and point out the smaller reef residents like jawfish and gobies that are easy to miss. Go earlier in the day when boat traffic tends to be lighter.
Located in the Le Pacha Resort in the center of Sekalla, Hurghada, approximately 6 km from the airport.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
22-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Yes, the site offers shallow, calm waters and a mild current, making it a suitable environment for newly certified divers to build confidence.
This is a shore-entry site. Divers should take care during entry and exit to avoid the shore break.
Hazards include boat traffic, rip currents, surf, and sharp coral. Divers should stay close to their guide and avoid touching the reef.
Yes, an on-site dive shop provides air fills and guided tours.
Diving at Tauchen unter Freunden in Hurghada requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A typical dive at Tauchen unter Freunden in Hurghada lasts approximately 45 minutes. Actual dive time depends on depth, air consumption, and conditions.
Tauchen unter Freunden in Hurghada typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.