Panorama Reef
Large offshore reef about an hour from Safaga, usually visited for a full day of two dives. Walls covered in soft coral drop past 40 m, the southern plateau is at about 35 m, and the south-south-east corner has an 'anemone city' full of anemonefish. Turtles, napoleon wrasse, occasional sharks and dolphins are reported.
Facts
- Region: Northern Red Sea – Egypt
- Area: Safaga
- Depth: 5–40 m
- Level: intermediate
- Current: moderate
- Type: reef, wall, drift
- Coordinates: 26.7518, 34.0874 (approximate)
- Highlights: soft coral, gorgonian, anemonefish, napoleon wrasse, turtle, dolphins, reef shark
- Tips: Boats cannot leave Safaga bay in strong wind; drift along the wall and watch for boat traffic.