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Bannerfish Bay

Also known as Masbat Bay; Masbat

The sheltered bay fronting Masbat, north of the Lighthouse. A gentle sandy slope with scattered coral heads and resident schools of…

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The sheltered bay fronting Masbat, north of the Lighthouse. A gentle sandy slope with scattered coral heads and resident schools of bannerfish. The standard site for first open-water dives and night dives. Depth 0–20 m; shore; Negligible current; visibility 20-30 m. Egyptian Red Sea reef; no separate protectorate designation

Highlights

  • The sheltered bay fronting Masbat, north of the Lighthouse. A gentle sandy slope with scattered coral heads and resident schools of bannerfish
  • the standard site for first open-water dives and night dives.

Marine life

  • schooling bannerfish
  • anthias
  • butterflyfish
  • morays
  • octopus
  • reef fish

Good to know

Best season
Year-round; water 21-23 C Jan-Mar, 27-28 C Aug-Sep. Winter northerly winds can close exposed northern sites.
Protected status
Egyptian Red Sea reef; no separate protectorate designation
Fees
No site fee - free shore entry

Dive centres in Dahab

Centres that run Bannerfish Bay and the reefs around it.

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