Discover the untouched beauty of Zabargad Island, where pristine reefs and crystal-clear waters create unforgettable dives.
Zabargad Island Dive Guide – Deep South Green Peridot Island | Grace Travel
50% OFF Zabargad Island – Green Peridot Island – 60km SE Berenice – 260m Mountain – 50% OFF transfers!
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Zabargad Island
📍 Deep South • 60km SE Berenice • Peridot Island💎 Green Peridot Mines – Ancient Pharaohs⛵ Liveaboard Only – 3km Island
Zabargad Island diving is Deep South’s largest island – 3km long, 260m mountain, ancient peridot mines from pharaohs time, green olivine crystals everywhere. Sheltered bays 5-20m with turtles nesting, outer walls 12-35m with soft coral, turtle bay beach. Liveaboard only, all levels, calm.
Quick Facts – At a Glance
Depth5 – 35mBays & outer walls
LevelAll LevelsBeginner to advanced
AccessLiveaboard OnlyDeep South safari
Visibility20 – 35mClear sheltered bays
CurrentNone / MildCalm inside bays
Best TimeAll YearTurtles nesting Jun-Aug
WHY ZABARGAD ISLAND IS SPECIAL
The largest island in Deep South with 260m mountain – ancient peridot mines used by pharaohs, green olivine crystals on beach. Only island with turtle nesting beach & sheltered bays.
💎 Peridot Island – Green Crystals – Pharaohs Mines
🐢 Turtle Nesting Beach – Jun-Aug
🏝️ Largest Island – 3km Long – 260m Mountain
🪸 Sheltered Bays – Calm – All Levels
What you’ll see underwater
🐢Green Turtle NestingBeach nesting Jun-Aug
💎Peridot CrystalsGreen olivine on beach
🏝️Turtle Bay BeachWhite sand – sheltered
🪸Soft Coral WallsOuter walls 12-35m colorful
🐠Reef Fish SwarmSheltered bays 5-15m
🦈Blacktip Reef SharkOuter bays – occasional
How we dive it with Grace Travel
⛵ Liveaboard Only – Deep South Safari St John’s + Rocky + Zabargad
60km southeast of Berenice, largest island in Egyptian Red Sea – 3km long, 260m high mountain, ancient peridot mines from 1500 BC, green olivine crystals everywhere. Part of Deep South safari with St John’s caves & Rocky shark wall.
✓ 60km SE Berenice • 3km Island • 260m Mountain • Peridot Mines
🐢 Dive 1 – Turtle Bay & South Bay 5-20m
South bay turtle bay 5-20m sheltered – white sandy beach where turtles nest Jun-Aug, green turtles resident grazing seagrass patches, blacktip reef sharks occasional, perfect for beginners, night dive possible.
✓ Turtle Bay 5-20m • Nesting Jun-Aug • Beginner Friendly
🪸 Dive 2 – Outer Walls 12-35m Soft Coral
Outer walls east & west 12-35m – soft coral covered, gorgonians, barracuda schools, Napoleon wrasse. Calm inside bays even when windy outside. Island hike possible to peridot mines viewpoint – guide leads.
✓ Outer Walls 12-35m • Soft Coral • Island Hike to Mines
📋 Practical Info
📍 Location: Deep South 60km SE Berenice, largest island 3km long 260m high mountain
🏖️ Entry: Liveaboard only – RIB to bays, beach landing turtle bay by Zodiac, island hike possible
Ready to dive Zabargad Island peridot island tomorrow?
Zabargad Island is accessible only by liveaboard Deep South safari from Berenice/Hamata with Grace Travel – 12hrs sailing to St John’s area. Cabin, meals, guide, tanks, Nitrox, island hike, 50% OFF transfers. All levels 5-35m, turtle nesting Jun-Aug. This page is linked from main map: https://grace-travel.com/zabargad-island/
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