Hurghada Dive Site

Fanous East - Hurghada Dive Site

Fanous East is one of the easier Hurghada daily-diving choices when the boat plan needs a calmer, more relaxed profile for mixed groups or newer certified divers.

Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Depth range: 5m - 18m
Travel time: Around 25 mins from central Hurghada

Fanous East dive site in Hurghada, Red Sea

Dive profile at a glance

Level

Beginner to Intermediate

Depth range

5m - 18m

Travel time

Around 25 mins from central Hurghada

Reef profile

Gentle reef route for relaxed daily operations

What divers usually notice

Closer to marina
Comfortable profile
Mixed groups
Gentle reef day

Who this dive site suits

Works for mixed-level groups - the route can usually be adapted to include a shallower zone for beginners and a deeper plan for experienced divers.

Dive route profile

Fanous East is a small reef system a short boat ride from Hurghada marina. The dive typically stays between 5 and 18 metres, following the outer reef edge with coral heads rising from the sand. Easy navigation and gentle depth make it a reliable site for newly certified divers and introductory fun dives.

Marine life you may encounter

Healthy shallow coral cover with butterflyfish, parrotfish, blue-spotted stingrays on the sand and occasional turtle sightings. Crocodile fish and scorpionfish reward careful scanning. The shallow coral heads are photogenic.

Best season to dive this site

Year-round. Short boat transfer means it is often chosen when outer reefs are cancelled for weather.

Typical conditions

Visibility 15 to 25 metres. Current is light to none. Surface conditions are reliably calm.

Planning and practical notes

Diving Star confirms the dive plan on the morning of departure based on wind direction, current and the certification level of divers on board. Two dives per day is standard for daily diving, with a lunch break on board between dives. Equipment rental is EUR 20 per day for certified divers who are not travelling with their own set.