Secret Spot: Cousteau's World at Precontinent II in the Red Sea
Cousteau's World
Precontinent II at Shaab Rumi is one of Sudan's best-kept underwater secrets.
Reinhard Dirscherl
To dive the Red Sea reefs of Sudan is to walk in the footsteps of the great dive pioneers. Jacques-Yves Cousteau's experimental underwater village Precontinent II, at Shaab Rumi, is one of the underwater secrets of Sudan. After more than 40 years, divers can now inspect the mushroom-shaped submarine-docking station inside and out, and other relicts of Cousteau’s expedition. Close to Cousteau’s underwater city we found two magnificent shark cages, now fully covered with colorful soft corals.
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Reinhard DirscherlPrecontinent II at Shaab Rumi is one of Sudan's best-kept underwater secrets.
To dive the Red Sea reefs of Sudan is to walk in the footsteps of the great dive pioneers. Jacques-Yves Cousteau's experimental underwater village Precontinent II, at Shaab Rumi, is one of the underwater secrets of Sudan. After more than 40 years, divers can now inspect the mushroom-shaped submarine-docking station inside and out, and other relicts of Cousteau’s expedition. Close to Cousteau’s underwater city we found two magnificent shark cages, now fully covered with colorful soft corals.
Go Now: Royal Evolution live-aboard
Planning your next dive vacation? Visit the Travel section of our website!
