Little Brother

El Quesir, Red sea

Egypt

Dive site

Accessible by liveaboards only, the smaller of the Brothers offers excellent diving with a great wall reef and a cleaning station at approximately 30-40 meters in depth. The presence of the cleaning station makes it great for big fish encounters. The site has plenty of coral cover with beautiful fan corals. There could be some current, so advanced diving skills are required.

What to expect

  • Dive type: Fun, Reef, Deep, Technical, Wall
  • Water: Salt
  • Access: Liveaboard
  • Experience Level: Advanced, Pro, Tec
  • Current: Strong
  • Max. depth: 40+m
  • Visibility: 30-40m

Best time to dive

JANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC

While Little Brother Island is diveable year-round, optimal conditions are typically found between May and November, when water temperatures range from 24°C to 30°C and visibility peaks. Notably:

May to June: Increased chances of encountering hammerhead sharks.

October to November: Best period to spot silvertip sharks.

Due to the site’s remote location and challenging conditions, dives are typically planned based on current patterns, with the northern plateau favored for shark sightings and the western wall in the afternoon for optimal lighting and marine life activity.

WILDLIFE ... or meet the locals

Octopus
Octopus
Little Brother is a smaller but equally captivating dive site in the Red Sea, known for its rich coral gardens and diverse marine life. The reef is home to colorful species like anthias, butterflyfish, and wrasse, while barracuda, trevally, and tuna roam the surrounding waters. Divers can often spot grey reef sharks and thresher sharks in the deeper areas, along with the occasional oceanic whitetip. The reef’s vibrant corals also attract sea turtles and large groupers, making Little Brother a must-visit for both reef and big fish enthusiasts.

Is there more to see? Let us know…

Add wildlife

GET INVOLVED

Take part in a local project and make an impact. You’d be surprised at the opportunities available in conservation, even for non-divers. Citizen science is gaining momentum…

Is there more going on around?

Add project

Dive with locals

Choose the local knowlegde for your best experience

Let's go diving

Related dive centers

Where is the dive site

El Quesir, Red sea
Egypt
Local Airport: Marsa Alam

Rate the dive site

Dive smarter together—rate the site and share your insights!

There are no reviews yet. Be the first one to write one.

​

Spread the word

DIvesite credits

Do you have a better photos of the divesite or its wildlife?

Submit them to: hello@happyunderpressure.com

HappyUnderPressure

HappyUnderPressure logo

Created by divers for divers.

(c) InPower 2025, All rights reserved

Contacts

Social Media

Linkedin Instagram

Cooperation

Links

Policies