Explore the remote Daedalus Reef, where dramatic walls and unforgettable pelagic encounters await.
Daedalus Reef Dive Guide – Marsa Alam | Grace Travel
50% OFF Daedalus Reef – 80km offshore lighthouse reef – 50% OFF transfers with Grace Travel!
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Daedalus Reef
📍 Marsa Alam • 80km Offshore • Lighthouse Reef🗼 1863 Lighthouse & Hammerhead🛳️ Liveaboard Only
Daedalus Reef diving – legendary offshore reef in the middle of Red Sea with 1863 British lighthouse still manned by military. Vertical walls to 70m+, Anemone City with 100+ anemones & clownfish, school of 100+ hammerheads at sunrise, manta cleaning station. Liveaboard only, 80km offshore.
Quick Facts – At a Glance
Depth5 – 70m+Walls & plateau
LevelAdvanced Only100+ dives minimum
AccessLiveaboard OnlyNo day boats – 80km
Visibility30 – 50mBest vis in Red Sea
CurrentStrongBlue water drift
Best TimeJun – AugHammerhead & manta season
WHY DAEDALUS REEF IS SPECIAL
Only reef in Egypt with 1863 British lighthouse still manned + Anemone City 100+ anemones + 100+ hammerhead school at sunrise. Middle of Red Sea, no shore, no seagrass.
80km offshore from Marsa Alam, middle of Red Sea, 1863 British lighthouse still manned by military. No day boats, no shore. 2-3 days on liveaboard itinerary with Brothers & Elphinstone. Military permit required, we arrange it. Lighthouse visit included.
✓ 80km Offshore • Military Permit • Lighthouse Visit
🔨 Hammerhead Diving – Anemone City & Sunrise
West plateau 20-30m – Anemone City with 100+ anemones & clownfish. North point for hammerhead school at sunrise 6AM. Negative entry, blue water descent, no reef reference. Wake up 5:30AM for hammerheads.
✓ Sunrise Dive 6AM • 100+ Hammerheads
🐋 Manta & Pelagic – South Plateau
South plateau cleaning station for mantas May-Aug. Walls covered in soft coral, huge gorgonians. Current splits at point – choose side. SMB mandatory. Walls to 70m+.
✓ Manta Season May-Aug • SMB Mandatory
📋 Practical Info
📍 Location: 80km offshore from Marsa Alam, middle of Red Sea, isolated reef
🏖️ Entry: Liveaboard Zodiac only, negative entry, blue water, no beach, no mooring
🚻 Facilities: Liveaboard cabins, full board, lighthouse visit, military permit needed
⏱️ Best Time: Jun-Aug for hammerhead schools, May-Aug for manta, sunrise dive best
Daedalus Reef is accessible only by liveaboard with Grace Travel – no day boats, 80km offshore. Liveaboard cabins, full board, nitrox, guide, permits, lighthouse visit, 50% OFF transfers. Advanced only, 100+ dives. This page is linked from main map: https://grace-travel.com/daedalus-reef/
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