4-35m Location: Around 80 mins from Safaga. Conditions: Located in the open sea some 400m southeast of Middle Reef, this site requires perfect weather. The current can be brutal so some experience is required. Overview: This site is also known as Shaab Qais. Two ergs emerge from 13m on a large plateau that drops off into the deep at 25m. Dive plan: Start with a visit to the drop-off to cast your eyes out into the blue and look for big fish. Then base your decision on where to go next on the current. There is no hurry, this dive site is small enough to explore thoroughly on just one dive. Take your time around the pinnacles and gradually work yourself shallower as you go along. Make sure you look into all the small cracks and cavities where you’re likely to find cleaner shrimps and other tiny crustaceans. The very top of the reef is around 4m deep and makes for the most beautiful safety stop. What to see: This reef is a fountain of life with soft corals, large gorgonian, and impressive table corals. You can expect to see the smaller residents, as well as the larger visitors in vast quantities. On the drop-off, you may encounter tuna, Spanish mackerel, barracuda, turtles, sharks and groupers. Closer around the pinnacles you’re almost certain to see napoleon, snappers, sweetlips, unicornfish, anthias and large clouds of glassfish