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Three large pinnacles (thus, 3 Sisters) are about 100 meters (300 feet) apart. All three are roughly 20 meters (60 feet) from the shore. The bottom is about 6 meters (18 feet) deep and the pinnacles rise nearly to the surface. You can enter from the north or south. It is advisable to check currents and plan accordingly.

A very nice shore dive full of corals. You can do a shallow dive near the shore with a max depth of 6 meters (18 feet) or a deep dive further out. There is a large shallow plain before the bottom starts dropping off at a 60 degree angle. There can be light currents in the area so check and plan accordingly.

This site drops off at a 45 degree angle starting from the shore to more than a 100 meters (300 feet) deep. The area is full of coral and sea creatures and is Ideal for deep and shallow dives. It is also a great place for night diving in the shallow area.

A very nice shallow dive ideal for beginners. You enter and exit from one of two boardwalks or from dedicated, well marked spots on shore. The dive takes you along the shore coral band at 4-6 meters (12-18 feet) deep.

This is a deep dive to several large stony corals found between 25 to 30 meters (75-100 feet). You can enter and exit the water from two boardwalks or from the shore. The drop is at a 60 degree angle and visibility is very good all year round.

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.

The beach behind the marine campus of the university is used for experiments and is also a nice dive site for all levels of divers. There is a nice drop off that is not too steep, covered with coral at all within a recreational depth.

One of the less visited sites, but one of the better sites in the area, Border Line is still part of the marine reserve. Entries and exits are through marked spots only. This site offers a nice drop off to recreational depths and deeper.

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.

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.