Surrounding one of the most popular site in Eilat (“The Satil“), is a vast field of coral reef.Entrance is in front of the Marina divers club.This is a deep dive, for advanced divers.

The Satil is a missile ship sunk in 2008 to create a memorial site for 12 marines who died in combat. The Satil is 3 km (a little less 2 miles ) off shore at 26 meters (85 feet). Overtime, the wreck broke to three parts.

The Yetush is a small wreck with a nice bed of coral around it. It sits at a depth of 30 meters (100 feet). Navigation from the shore is pretty simple. You can start by swimming on the surface or submerge at the shore if you have good air consumption.

Tamar is an artificial reef placed in 2007. It was specifically designed to create a reef and growing bed for marine life. Located at 8 meters (24 feet) deep, it rises up to a depth of 2 meters (6 feet).

A nice rich drop off with lots of coral. The main attraction is all the large stony corals, reaching diameters of 2 meters (6 feet) or more. Visibility and conditions are always good. On the way back you can visit Moshe pinnacle and Ah’aron pinnacles which are full of life and very interesting.

One of the best places to dive in Eilat. Accessible by boat only, Japanese Garden is part of the marine reserve. The protected status of this site allows corals to grow and fish to thrive. There are two main dives: a shallow dive up to 15 meters (45 feet) and a deep dive up to the recreational limit.

A tourist ship with glass windows at the bottomThe Wreck Located about 500 meters north of the underwater observatory and close to the buoy of the Japanese Gardens.The Wreck is located at a 48-55 meters depth.

On the North-west corner of the red-sea, near the busy mall and touristic zone, the remains of what meant to be an underwater restaurant are an active dive site. Entry from the shore, in “Kisuski beach“, with 20 meters of dive to reach the site. The dive route is around the building, at different depths.

Kattza is an inactive pier that was used for pumping oil from tankers. The site was open for diving and swimming in 2016. Over the years very nice corals have grown around the pillars holding the pier which are now full of life. You can also encounter one of the Dolphin Reef’s curious dolphins that come to visit.

Dolphin Reef is a a privately owned site and beach where a group of dolphins are being raised; however, the dolphins are free and not restricted. You can book guided dives, snorkeling, or introductory dives for uncertified divers.