A must-visit for diving enthusiasts! Elphinstone Reef in Egypt's Red Sea

! Let me share with you the world-class diving paradise—Elphinstone Reef in Egypt's Red Sea! This is a dream destination every diver must check off their list 🤿✨

📍Detailed address: Central Red Sea, about 12 km near Marsa Alam

🕒Best time to visit:
April-May & September-November for the most comfortable climate
Starting in August, come to spot hammerhead sharks and longtail sharks! Seeing them is truly a life achievement~

🚤How to get there:
1️⃣ Fly to Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF)
2️⃣ Join a professional liveaboard trip (3-7 days for an in-depth experience)

💁‍♀️Must-do experiences:
🔹 North Plateau: Encounter gentle baby sea turtles 🐢
🔹 South Plateau: Swim alongside hammerhead sharks 🦈
🔹 Cliff Area: Admire the stunning coral gardens 🌺

🌊Marine stars lineup:
- Hammerhead sharks (autumn exclusive)
- Elegant longtail sharks
- Adorable Napoleon fish
- Massive barracuda storms (super impressive for photos)

📝Pre-trip essentials:
✅ Must have AOW certification + 50+ dives experience
✅ 3-5mm wetsuit
✅ Dive computer + octopus regulator

💰Budget reference:
✔️ Budget liveaboard: 7,000-10,000 RMB/week
✔️ Luxury experience: 15,000+ RMB/week

👗Outfit tips:
Bright-colored wetsuits are recommended for better photos underwater! Wearing a wetsuit over a bikini is also very trendy~

⚠️Important reminders:
1️⃣ Strong currents here! Not recommended for beginners
2️⃣ Absolutely do not touch marine life
3️⃣ Book your liveaboard spot at least six months in advance during peak season

Finally, here are my secret photography tips 📸:
- Use a red filter to shoot corals
- Wait close for sharks to swim by
- Use burst mode when shooting fish schools

Save this guide and get ready for an amazing deep-sea adventure! Remember to like + follow, next time I’ll reveal more diving secrets 💙