Malahi Dive Site dive site

Overview

Description

Malahi is one of the most exciting dive sites in Marsa Alam, located within the Sataya Reef system in the Red Sea, Egypt. Known for its maze-like coral canyons and towering reef pinnacles, Malahi offers an unforgettable underwater playground for divers of all levels. The site is rich in marine biodiversity, featuring colorful reef fish such as butterflyfish, angelfish, and parrotfish, as well as larger species like barracuda, trevally, and giant groupers. Swim-throughs filled with light and shadow create perfect conditions for underwater photography. Diving at Malahi with Blue Ocean Dive Centers & Resorts Marsa Alam ensures a safe and professionally guided experience, led by multilingual instructors who know the site inside out. Whether you're an adventurous beginner or a seasoned diver, Malahi delivers a truly magical Red Sea dive. Explore it with Blue Ocean Dive Centers & Resorts Marsa Alam, your trusted gateway to Egypt’s best dive sites.

Location 24.22446, 35.72545Get Directions

Useful training for this sitePADI Open Water Diver, PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, PADI Enriched Air Diver, PADI Boat Diver, PADI Drift Diver

Dive Types

Drift, Reef, Wall, Cavern, Ocean

Suggested Equipment

Camera, Dive computer, Drysuit, Rash guard, Shorty, Surface Marker Buoy, Wetsuit

Entry

Boat, Other, Shore

Common SightingsAngelfish, Parrotfish, Trumpetfish / pipefish, Barracuda, Octopus, Squid, Brain coral, Gorgonian, Soft Corals, Anthias, Green sea turtles, Trevally, Cuttlefish, Stingrays, Table Coral

Water Type

Salt

Maximum Depth 98 feet / 30 meters

Entry

Boat, Other, ShoreShore/Beach

Common SightingsSharks, Whales, Dolphins, Turtles

Water Type

Salt

Maximum Depth 98 feet / 30 meters

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