THE SUAKIN ARCHIPELAGO
South from Port Sudan is probably some of the best diving in the World. The Suakin Archipelago is made up of a group of islands offering some of the most unforgettable dives you will ever make in the Red Sea.
ANGAROSH
Angarosh reef is an exceptional dive site. It is easy to recognize, characterized by a small island plate coral limestone. Angarosh has 2 plateaus; a flatter plateau leads to 25 m, while the other plateau leads to 45 m in depth. This place is known for sharks, barracuda schools and manta rays. This dive site is located in the open sea and is not always available when it is surrounded on various days of strong winds.
ABINGTON
Abington reef it just reaches the water surface and is surrounded by strong currents. On the platform there is an old lighthouse that was set by the British in 1900 to signal the ships on the navigation route, the presence of this dangerous reef. The reef is also renowned for hammerhead sharks. This site is for experienced divers.
MERLO REEF
Merlo reef is close to the Angarosh reef and shows up above the water line. It extends to 450 m in depth. A beautiful dive site for soft and hard corals. The Merlo reef is also renowned for shark encounters. The wreck of the "Freedoom" which sank in 1999 is here very close.
MESHARIFA
Mesherifa is also known as Manta point. This dive site is excellent to see manta rays. September to November is breeding season. During this time, the manta rays are often seen in Mesherifa. Enjoy swimming next to the peaceful giants.
RAS ABU SHAGRAB
Ras Abu Shagrab located in the open sea and is a plateau which is accessible only in calm waters. It is surrounded by abundant coral formations and is home to a variety of different fish species. Large schools of fish, barracuda, tuna and mackerel hovering just above the sea bed at a depth of 25 to 30 feet. White tip reef sharks are often seen resting on the sand.
SHAAB QUMEIRA
Shaab Qumeira the coral reef located about 15 km north of Ras Abu Shagrab. A large ship wreck on the eastern side of the coral reef lying is visible from quite a distance away. This rarely dived reef offers a glimpse into an underwater world untouched. Schools of fish can be spotted during their breeding season. It is uncontaminated area and hunting habits of the inhabitants of this unique riffs can be seen here.
JUMNA
Jumna is a reef, corals here are overshadowed by hundreds of hammerhead swarms. The swarms are sometimes close together and very unusual it is to be curious for hammerhead sharks. Some swimming straight at you breaking off only a couple of meters from a collision.
SHAAB AMBAR
Ambar reef is a large horseshoe shaped reef surrounding a lagoon with vertical outer walls. The lagoon provides a safe haven for liveaboard boats for the night.
SEILADA
SEILADA island here the powder-white sand creates a perfect ground for several species of turtles. At the right time of year you can watch the turtles here, as they slowly crawl out of the sea to lay their eggs. At this site turtles are almost always guaranteed.
SHAMBAIA
Shambaia is a large sheltered lagoon where boats can go for the night at anchor. The lagoon is full of life, the water is clean and transparent. The lagoon is ideal for night dives.
PENDER
Pender reef is a small reef with a similar shape as the Nakhalat in el Quseer. Hammerhead sharks are relatively common here, as well as schools of tuna.
PINNACLE
Pinnacle is like a big tower and extends from a depth of about 10 to 12 meters. Here we often have strong currents and this place is a meeting point for hammerhead sharks, gray reef sharks and big tuna. The Sudanese waters always offer good visibility, often crystal clear. The reefs are highly colored with pink, yellow and red soft corals, large colorful anemones and everything is very much alive wherever you look.