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Marsa Alam, Fury Shoals & the Deep SouthAdvancedreef

Elba Reef

Also known as Sha'ab Elba; Shaab Elba; Elba Reefs

Described by operators as three distinct reefs collectively known as the Elba region

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Described by operators as three distinct reefs collectively known as the Elba region. The Levanzo wreck lies here, starting at about 22 m with broken sections down to about 40 m. Depth 22–65 m; liveaboard only. Levanzo - a wreck at Elba Reef; divebooker records the dive starting at 22 m with broken sections at 40 m and a site maximum of 65 m. No further published detail on the vessel was located. Straddles the Egyptian-Sudanese border in the Halaib triangle; itineraries here need special permits and are run only by a few operators.

Highlights

  • Described by operators as three distinct reefs collectively known as the Elba region
  • The Levanzo wreck lies here, starting at about 22 m with broken sections down to about 40 m

Marine life

  • grey reef shark
  • hammerhead (reported)
  • large gorgonian sea fans

Good to know

Protected status
Straddles the Egyptian-Sudanese border in the Halaib triangle; itineraries here need special permits and are run only by a few operators.
Fees
HEPCA's fee schedule for the 'Far Islands' (Brothers, Rocky, Zabargad): 'minimum $35 total for Brothers Islands ($5/day for 7-day minimum); up to $60 for 12-day safaris'; Egyptian rate 5 LE/day. Normally included in the liveaboard price as a marine-park permit.
Wreck
Levanzo - a wreck at Elba Reef; divebooker records the dive starting at 22 m with broken sections at 40 m and a site maximum of 65 m. No further published detail on the vessel was located.

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