Egypt
Brothers Islands
Two remote volcanic outcrops rising from deep Red Sea waters, accessible only by liveaboard diving vessels.
Big Brother and Little Brother emerge from the Red Sea like ancient fortresses, their steep volcanic walls dropping directly into some of Egypt's deepest waters. The lighthouse on Big Brother stands as the only human structure, a weathered sentinel watching over these isolated peaks where strong currents bring nutrient-rich waters and extraordinary marine life. Here, the ocean feels vast and untamed, with visibility extending into blue infinity.
What draws people here
- —sheer volcanic walls that plunge hundreds of meters into deep blue water
- —powerful currents that attract large pelagic species and sharks
- —complete isolation surrounded by open Red Sea waters
- —dramatic underwater topography with swim-throughs and vertical drop-offs
Island character
water•nature•volcanic
Island rhythm
morning
zodiac boats circle the islands scouting conditions while divers prepare gear on the liveaboard deck
afternoon
strong currents peak as groups descend the walls in carefully timed rotations
night
the lighthouse beam sweeps across dark waters while the boat anchors in the lee of Big Brother
Best ways to experience Brothers Islands
- 01navigate between the two islands by zodiac boat between diving sessions
- 02descend along the vertical walls following the underwater topography
- 03drift with the strong currents around the island perimeters
- 04explore the shallow plateau areas on top of the underwater mountains