Dive-site story
Named after the cargo of a seventeenth-century Ottoman vessel carrying mercury, Amphoras sits along the coastal reef line of Sharm El Sheikh. Divers descend over a coral garden that transitions into a sandy slope dotted with coral pinnacles and remnants of ancient clay vessels cemented into the reef matrix. Mild currents typically allow for a relaxed drift past gorgonians, table corals, and glassfish congregations.
Centuries-old mercury amphora fragments calcified into the reef structure
Expansive field of hard coral pinnacles hosting dense clouds of glassfish and anthias
Gentle sloping terrain well-suited for relaxed drift diving
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving is accessible year-round, with the warmest sea temperatures occurring between late spring and autumn.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giant MorayGymnothorax javanicus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bluespotted Ribbontail RayTaeniura lymma | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red Sea BannerfishHeniochus intermedius | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill TurtleEretmochelys imbricata | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Titan TriggerfishBalistoides viridescens | Common |
Marine forecast
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