Route Description - St John's
Deep, deep in the south lie the St. John's reefs. This group of reefs is rarely dived due to the distance and therefore offers divers an almost untouched underwater world.
This Southern Red Sea itinerary explores the stunning reefs of St. John's, the vast dive playground of Fury Shoal, and the thrilling drop-offs of Elphinstone.
•St. John’s is rich in marine life—bumphead parrotfish, barracuda, tuna, and even manta rays and dolphins are frequent sightings. With sites close together, it offers seamless liveaboard diving across steep walls, tunnels, caves, and coral gardens. St. John’s Caves (Umm Kharalim) is a highlight for underwater photographers thanks to its shimmering light rays and labyrinthine swim-throughs.
•North of St. John’s, Cave Reef delivers another incredible diving experience with winding tunnels and vibrant reef architecture.
•Fury Shoal stretches from Abu Galawa to Sataya, offering caves, coral gardens, and wreck dives like the “Tugs.” It’s a diverse region that blends dramatic reefscapes with tranquil lagoons.
•Elphinstone Reef, just 20 km from Marsa Alam, rounds off the route with adrenaline-pumping drift dives, vertical walls, and pelagic action. Known for sightings of oceanic whitetips, hammerheads, and gray reef sharks, it also showcases lush coral coverage and the famous archway at 65 meters.
Final routes depend on weather and diver experience.