Conditions referenceSeason, water and visibilityBest Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov · Strong current · 21.5–29.5°C (coldest Feb, warmest Aug)
- Current
- Strong
- Water temperature
- 21.5–29.5°C (coldest Feb, warmest Aug)
- Visibility
- 15–40m: Offshore walls can be very clear; wreck interiors and windy coastal sites are more variable.
- Experience
- Coastal sites vary, but Brothers itineraries normally require Advanced certification and substantial logged current experience.
01 · Marine life
What you may see
Sightings are never guaranteed. The bars show typical likelihood by month.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Possible in suitable habitat; individual encounters are never assured.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Possible in suitable habitat; no unsupported monthly peak is applied.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Possible in suitable habitat; no unsupported monthly peak is applied.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Possible in suitable habitat; no unsupported monthly peak is applied.
See all 8 species
02 · Dive sites
Dive sites worth knowing
A starting point, not a ranking. Conditions decide what works on the day.
Big Brother Island
Big Brother Island: Offshore wall.
0–80m · Strong current
Little Brother Island
Little Brother Island: Steep walls.
0–80m · Strong current
Panorama Reef
Panorama Reef: Offshore wall.
5–40m · Strong current
See all 4 dive sites
03 · LogisticsGetting there and costsModerate. Fly to HRG. Typical trip $–$$.
Route overview
Moderate
Reachable but with some friction: a 8h boat crossing.
Airport options
HRG
Hurghada International Airport
About one hour by road to Safaga; liveaboards may depart Safaga, Hurghada or Port Ghalib
Typical trip cost
$–$$
under $2,000 to $2,000–4,000
Per person, excluding international flights.
- Safaga day diving is inexpensive.
Permit or park fee
What you pay
Offshore reef and port charges vary by itinerary and are commonly excluded from the headline fare. Confirm the full mandatory total.
How it works
Coastguard and marine-park permissions are handled by licensed boats. Some itineraries impose minimum logged-dive requirements.