Abu Dabbab offshore reefs (Ithnain & Thalata, Heaven One wreck)
A string of six patch reefs a few kilometres off the Abu Dabbab coast, of which reefs II and III (Ithnain and Thalata) are the most dived. Between them lies the Heaven One, a boat that sank in 2003 at about 13 m with its engines still visible. Caverns and tunnels cut through the reefs, and the drift along them can be strong on some days.
Facts
- Region: Southern Red Sea – Egypt
- Area: Marsa Alam & Elphinstone
- Depth: 5–20 m
- Level: beginner
- Current: moderate
- Type: reef, wreck, drift, cave
- Coordinates: 25.3474, 34.7765 (approximate)
- Highlights: anthias, butterflyfish, stingray, swim-throughs, Heaven One wreck
- Tips: Easy for all levels on the outside, but leave the tunnels at Thalata to experienced divers.