50% OFF Shaab Umm Gamar – Island & Caves Reef Hurghada – 45km North – 50% OFF transfers!
GRACE TRAVEL / DIVE SITES / HURGHADA – NORTH
Shaab Umm Gamar
📍 Hurghada • 45km North • Island Reef🏝️ Coral Island + Caves & Tunnels⛵ Boat Only – 90min Hurghada
Shaab Umm Gamar diving is the island reef of Hurghada north – coral island with caves & tunnels, 45km north of Hurghada near El Gouna. Shallow plateau 5-15m with coral gardens, tunnels 8-12m with glassfish, walls 12-35m with gorgonians. Pristine, isolated, all levels but caves for advanced.
Quick Facts – At a Glance
Depth5 – 35mPlateau & caves & walls
LevelAll LevelsBeginner to advanced caves
AccessBoat Only90min from Hurghada 45km
Visibility20 – 30mClear offshore water
CurrentNone / MildCalm around island
Best TimeAll YearYear-round • Caves light beams
WHY SHAAB UMM GAMAR IS SPECIAL
Only island reef with caves & tunnels near Hurghada – coral island above water, tunnels 8-12m with glassfish light beams, plateau 5-15m colorful. Isolated, pristine.
90min boat from Hurghada, 45km north near El Gouna border. Coral island above water visible from distance – white coral sand island. Reef around island 5-35m. Isolated, no other boats, pristine. Mooring south plateau.
✓ 45km North Hurghada • Coral Island • Isolated
🕳️ Dive 1 – Caves & Tunnels 8-12m Light Beams
East side tunnels 8-12m – 2 tunnels with glassfish thousands, light beams from cracks, giant morays resident. No torch needed in day, light enters. Advanced but safe, no overhead beyond 10m. Photographers paradise.
✓ Caves 8-12m • Glassfish Light Beams • Advanced OK
🪸 Dive 2 – Plateau & Walls 5-35m
South plateau 5-15m colorful coral garden – turtles, Napoleon, anemones, perfect for beginners. Outer walls 12-35m with gorgonians, soft coral, barracuda. Drift possible along west wall. All levels in same dive site.
✓ Plateau 5-15m + Walls 12-35m • All Levels
📋 Practical Info
📍 Location: 45km north Hurghada, 15km offshore – coral island reef with island above water
🏖️ Entry: Boat only – mooring south plateau, no beach landing (island protected), no Zodiac needed
🚻 Facilities: Day boat shade, lunch buffet, toilets, rinse tanks, torches for caves
⏱️ Best Time: Morning light beams inside caves 10AM-1PM, all year calm around island
📸 For: Cave lovers, photographers, island reef fans, glassfish swarm, all levels
🛡️ Safety & Tips
✓ Caves not technical – 8-12m, 2 exits visible, light from outside, no overhead beyond 10m
✓ No touching island – protected coral island, no landing, stay on boat
✓ Glassfish caves – move slowly, no flash bursts, keep buoyancy, they part for you
✓ South plateau perfect for beginners – 5-15m colorful, turtles grazing
✓ Isolated reef – exclusive dive, usually only Grace Travel boats there
Shaab Umm Gamar is accessible daily by day boat from Hurghada with Grace Travel – 90min sailing. Hotel pickup, boat, lunch, equipment, guide, 50% OFF transfers. Island reef 5-35m, caves & tunnels 8-12m. This page is linked from main map: https://grace-travel.com/shaab-umm-gamar/
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