Gota Abu Ramada
Also known as: The Aquarium
Nicknamed 'The Aquarium' for good reason — the densest, most riotous fish life of any easy reef in the Hurghada area. The first dive every visiting photographer asks for.
- Max depth
- 14 m
- Visibility
- 25 m
- Current
- none
- Difficulty
- beginner
- Boat time
- 60 min
- Suitable for
- snorkeler, discover, open-water
Depth profile
Location
If you only have time for one easy dive in Hurghada, make it this one. The fish density is the kind of thing photographers dream about — anthias in pink and orange clouds so thick you sometimes lose sight of your buddy in them. There's a famous swim-through at 8 m, a resident moray eel the size of a python, and enough macro to fill a memory card without straying from a single coral head.
Site highlights
- Densest fish life of any local reef
- Perfect for photographers
- Shallow & calm — also great snorkeling
- Multiple swim-throughs
Gallery
Marine life on this site
Trips that visit Gota Abu Ramada
Day-trips and packages where this site is on the itinerary.
Guided Day Diving Trip
Two guided fun dives on Hurghada's best reefs and pinnacles. The classic certified-diver day out — boat, lunch, and the best two sites the wind will allow us. Souvenir photos of your dive included. Equipment rental just €10 if you need it.
Discover Scuba Diving
Your first breath underwater — no certification, no experience, no commitment. We teach you the basics on the boat, then a private instructor guides you down to a calm Hurghada reef. Hotel pickup, full gear, lunch and souvenir photos all included.
Snorkeling Day Trip
A full day on the water for non-divers. Two snorkel stops on calm, shallow reefs swarming with friendly fish — guided, family-friendly, and all-inclusive.
VIP Private Boat Charter
Charter the entire boat for your group, family, or friends. Choose your sites, your pace, and your menu — diving, snorkeling, sunbathing, or all three.
Nearby dive sites
Abu Ramada North
The gentler twin of Abu Ramada South — calmer current, shallower reef, ideal for newly-certified Open Water divers and underwater photographers.
Erg Abu Ramada
An iconic offshore pinnacle rising from 30 m to within 4 m of the surface. Three towers connected by saddles, festooned in soft coral and patrolled by big fish.