# Marsa Alam Elphinstone Reef Diving Trip

- Destination: Marsa Alam
- Duration: Full Day
- Price: from USD 106.25 per adult (prices are shown in USD, EUR and EGP at booking)
- Meeting point: Hotel lobby pickup in Marsa Alam.
- Best for: Divers, snorkelers and sea lovers
- Booking: online; "Reserve Now, Pay Later" is available (no online payment is needed to hold a booking)
- Page: https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/marsa-alam-elphinstone-reef-diving
- Last updated: 2026-10-09

Two dives at Elphinstone, one of the Red Sea's most celebrated offshore reef walls, designed for advanced divers seeking a bucket-list encounter.

Elphinstone's sheer walls plunge past 700 meters into the deep blue, making it one of the most sought-after dive sites in the Red Sea for experienced divers. Its narrow, current-swept walls are lined with soft corals and gorgonian fans, and the site is famous for seasonal encounters with oceanic whitetip sharks and hammerheads patrolling the open water off the north plateau.

Our trip includes two full dives at this legendary reef, guided by local dive leaders who know its currents and entry points well and will choose the best approach based on conditions on the day. Because of the strong currents and depth, this site is suited to divers holding an advanced certification and a solid number of logged dives.

Between dives, you'll surface-rest aboard the boat and soak in the open-water views of the Red Sea before heading back down. If you're chasing a genuine bucket-list dive rather than a casual reef swim, Elphinstone is the site that delivers it.

## Highlights

- Two dives at Elphinstone Reef
- Chance of oceanic whitetip and hammerhead sharks in season

## What's included

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Boat, tanks and weights
- Certified dive guide

## What's not included

- Full equipment rental (available on request)
- Underwater photos & videos (not included in the price)

## What to bring

- Valid Advanced Open Water certification card

## Important information

- Advanced Open Water certification (or higher) required — currents can be strong

## Itinerary

1. **~07:00–08:00** — Hotel pickup in Marsa Alam: Pickup from your hotel lobby and transfer to the boat.
2. **~10:00** — First dive at Elphinstone: Your dive guide chooses the best entry point for the day's conditions along walls lined with soft corals and gorgonian fans.
3. **~11:30** — Surface interval on board: Rest on the boat between dives.
4. **~12:30** — Second dive: A second dive at Elphinstone, with a chance of oceanic whitetip and hammerhead sharks in season.
5. **~16:30** — Return to your hotel: Drop-off back at your hotel.

## Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.

## Frequently asked questions

**What certification do I need?**
Advanced Open Water certification or higher is required, because the currents can be strong. Please bring your certification card.

**How many dives are included?**
Two dives at Elphinstone Reef.

**What is included?**
Hotel pickup and drop-off, the boat, tanks and weights, and a certified dive guide.

**Can I rent full equipment?**
Yes, on request. Full equipment rental is not included in the price.

**Will we see sharks?**
The site is known for oceanic whitetip and hammerhead sharks in season, but sightings can never be promised.

**What is the cancellation policy?**
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.