Deadalus Reef

Daedalus Reef is a 400-metre-long and 100-metre-wide offshore coral formation located approximately 90 kilometres east of Marsa Alam. Its remote location protected it from mass tourism, and today Daedalus is considered to be Egypt’s less-visited reef. The distance from the shore exposes Daedalus to strong currents, which promote an explosive growth of several hundred species of soft and hard corals, perfectly preserved thanks to the reef’s limited access. The dive site also has steep walls that drop down to vertiginous depths and an abundance of pelagic species, including various oceanic sharks such as hammerheads, longimanus, and threshers. Daedalus is suitable for experienced divers who are confident with currents and drift diving.