Fjord

Fjord Bay is a unique dive and snorkel site located approximately 15 kilometres south of Taba, on the eastern coast of the Sinai Peninsula along the Gulf of Aqaba. The bay takes its name from its distinctive fjord-like topography — steep desert mountains plunging to the waterline, framing a deep, sheltered blue-water inlet. The setting combines dramatic desert scenery above water with productive reef diving below.

Overview

Fjord Bay offers multiple distinct diving zones. The most notable feature is a 27-metre-deep underwater well (or hole) lined with bright red anemone, which is the site’s signature attraction. A coral garden called the “Fjord Banana” lies in the shallower sections — a banana-shaped reef accessible to newly certified divers, packed with diverse fish and coral. The fjord hole itself descends from a coral bed at around 16 metres to 24 metres depth, where colourful reefs and dense fish populations reward divers. A pinnacle at the edge of the well provides an additional feature, with jacks hunting, cornetfish ready to ambush juveniles, and reportedly a resident frogfish.

Marine Life

The sheltered bay supports a diverse Red Sea reef community. Schooling glassfish and silverfish are reported in the well, along with jacks that sweep in to hunt them. Cornetfish, frogfish, and other unusual species inhabit the pinnacle zone. The shallow banana reef hosts “numerous different types of fish and corals” typical of the northern Red Sea — anthias, wrasse, butterflyfish, and damsels. Hard coral ridges throughout the bay shelter a variety of reef species, and the bay’s calm conditions allow extended observation.

Dive Profile

Multiple profiles available: beginners explore the Fjord Banana reef in the shallows (5–10 metres); intermediate divers descend the coral bed to the well opening at 16 metres; more experienced divers drop into the well to 24–27 metres. Shore entry from the beach. The bay is also popular for snorkelling due to its calm, sheltered water.

Entry / Exit

Shore entry directly from the beach at Fjord Bay. The site is accessible by road from Taba (approximately 15 km) or as an excursion from Taba Heights resort.

Photography

The red-anemone-lined well is a striking wide-angle subject. The sheltered, clear water and diverse reef fish make macro photography productive in the shallow sections.

Tips

• Check whether the frogfish resident is still present (local operators can advise).
• Avoid the site during high wind periods when the bay can develop chop.
• The overland scenery of mountains meeting the sea is as spectacular as the dive.

Site Information

• Location: Fjord Bay, approximately 15 km south of Taba, Gulf of Aqaba, North Sinai
• Entry Type: Shore entry
• Site Type: Reef
• Maximum Depth: 27 metres
• Difficulty: Beginner (shallow sections) to Intermediate (well)

Additional Resources

• Last Updated: 2026-05-17

Sources: Tribloo — Fjord dive site Taba, Deluxe Tours — Fjord Bay Taba, Egypt Immigration — Fjord Bay Guide, Taba — Red Sea Diving. Last updated 2026-05-17.