Umm Gamar — Hurghada’s Best Dive Site: Napoleon Wrasses, Reef Sharks & Caves

Looking for the best dive sites in Hurghada? Make sure Umm Gamar is on your list! This reef is one of the true gems of the Red Sea and is featured in most diving programs from Hurghada. Expect stunning underwater plateaus, swim-throughs, vertical walls, and vibrant marine life.

📍 Location

Umm Gamar lies about 1–1.5 hours by boat from Hurghada. It’s one of the most spectacular dive spots available for boat diving — perfect for single-day trips or multi-day dive packages. For example, check out our 3-Day Diving Package, which includes dives at Umm Gamar, Abu Ramada, and Shaab El Erg.

🤿 What Makes Umm Gamar Special?

• Depth: 10–30+ meters
• Terrain: Coral plateaus, caves, and drift sections
• Experience level: Intermediate to Advanced
• Dive type: Available in Daily Boat Diving program

If you’re already an Open Water Diver and want to polish your skills, Umm Gamar is ideal for confident guided dives. Advanced divers can include this reef in their AOWD course, especially for Deep or Drift Diving adventures.

🐠 What You’ll See Underwater

• Napoleon wrasses
• Clownfish
• Crocodile fish
• Barracudas
• Sea turtles
• Moray eels and stingrays
• Occasionally — reef sharks

It’s one of the best fan diving spots in Egypt for watching large fish and capturing amazing underwater photos.

📸 A Paradise for Underwater Photography

Umm Gamar offers perfect visibility, colorful corals, and dramatic topography — everything photographers love. During your AOWD course, you can even specialize in “Underwater Photography” or “Deep Diving” right here.

⚠️ Before You Dive

• Recommended level: Advanced Open Water
• Strong currents possible on the north side
• Beginners should dive only with an instructor
• Surface marker buoy required!

🎯 How to Dive Umm Gamar

The easiest way is to join our Daily Boat Diving in Hurghada and choose a route that includes Umm Gamar. For a more complete experience, try the 3-Day Dive Package — it covers other famous reefs such as Abu Ramada, Fanadir, and Carless Reef.

📚 New to Diving?

Start with our Open Water Diver Course — it gives you an international certification allowing you to dive up to 18 meters. After that, you can safely explore sites like Umm Gamar and enjoy diving all over the world. Experienced divers can continue with the Advanced Open Water Diver Course to access deep, night, and drift dives.

📩 Ready for an Underwater Adventure?

Planning a dive trip to Hurghada or looking for unforgettable dives in the Red Sea? Don’t miss Umm Gamar! Contact us and we’ll help you choose the best package, course, or route for an unforgettable experience.