The Big Four
1 / 1
“The Big Four” route covers four iconic dive sites of the deep south Red Sea: Rocky Island, Zabargad, St. Johns, and Elphinstone. Remote reefs with pristine corals and large marine life.
Rocky Island — sheer vertical walls with strong currents attracting mantas, grey reef and whitetip reef sharks. Zabargad — underwater pinnacle with a Russian wreck and scenic landscapes. Night dives with Spanish Dancers and hunting morays.
St. Johns — reef system near the Sudanese border: Habili Ali, Habili Soraya, Habili Gafaar, Shaab Maksour, El Malah, Shiriniat. Coral gardens with diverse marine life. Elphinstone — walls with soft corals and oceanic whitetip sharks. Ras Shona and Shaab Sharm — reefs along the way. Minimum 50 dives required — strong underwater currents.
What You'll See
Conditions
Season
Year-round (best September–May)
Visibility
20–40 meters
Water Temperature
24–28°C
Level
Advanced Open Water
Duration
7 nights
Min. Dives
50
Useful Information
Best Season
March–May and September–November (optimal temperature and visibility)
Visa
E-visa or visa on arrival for Russian citizens
How to Get There
Direct flights from Moscow to Hurghada (4.5 hours) and Sharm el-Sheikh (5 hours).
Climate
Subtropical desert, 25–35°C in summer, 15–25°C in winter
Currency
Egyptian pound (EGP), USD widely accepted
Time Zone
UTC+2
