Never been to Egypt and dived the Red Sea? You are missing out, this trip will keep you coming back for more.
The Red Sea has some of the warmest and clearest water in the world, with pristine reefs and historic shipwrecks. Here are 10 reasons why this is a dive experience that should not be missed.
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1. Spectacular Wall Dives
The Red Sea is known for its great wall diving, with reefs that rise spectacularly from the depths. It is exhilarating to “hang out” on the walls, which are alive with corals and fish life. A dive not to be missed is Shark and Yolanda reef, which is famous for its sheer 800m drop off, and the awesome schools of fish that mass together in the wall and in the blu,e including tuna, jackfish, and batfish, schools of barracuda, and occasional reef sharks. The walls are lined with sea fans and millions of anthias darting around in the current. It is wonderful to explore the outcrops on this sandy are,a as you can usually see moray eels, turtles, and stingrays buried in the sand.
2. Perfect Diving Conditions
They refer to the water as “gin clear” with the average visibility being between 20 and 50m all year round. It's mind-blowing when you can see a wreck in all its entirety while watching the zodiac on the surface and divers 50m away. This incredible visibility transforms the underwater world into an aquarium and a photographer’s delight!
As for the water temperature, it is warm all year round and varies from 20 degrees in the winter months up to 30 degrees in mid-summer (August).
3. Historic Wreck Dives
The Northern Red Sea in particular is an epic wreck diving destination, with the most famous Second World War wreck being the SS Thistegorm. This merchant vessel was on route to North Africa loaded with military supplies, including motorbikes, trucks, ammunition, etc., and was attacked by German bombers in October 1941. The variety of cargo makes for great exploration and is a highlight and bucket list dive site for most divers. Another highlight is the wrecks located at the Abu Nuhas reef, which proved to be treacherous for many ships like the Giannis D, the Carnatic, and Chrisoula K.
4. Beautiful Coral Reefs
The Red Sea has over 220 species of hard and soft corals. The wall dives are alive with soft corals of every color… purples, reds, oranges, and yellows. The pristine reefs of Ras Mohamed National Park, the Brother Islands, Daedalus Reef, and St. Johns are worth a mention. The sheer size and magnitude of the hard coral structures are incredible.
5. Incredible variety of Fish Life
When you think of the Red Sea, you think of Red Sea Anthias… the reefs are alive with thousands of bright orange anthias darting amongst the corals. There are over 1100 fish species recorded in the Red Sea, and the diversity and beauty of the tropical fish are amazing. Groupers, Angelfish, Surgeons, Unicorns, Tangs, Boxfish, Lionfish, and the list goes on and on!
6. Caves and swim-throughs
There are numerous shallow dive sites that have natural cracks and swim-throughs, sometimes forming a network of passages that are well lit and easy to swim through. This adds to the diversity of the dives.
7. Dolphin Sightings
It is extremely likely that you will encounter dolphins at one stage or another when visiting the Red Sea. They love to surf the wake of the liveaboard while cruising in between the dive sites, and if you are in luc,k they might visit while underwater. The most common dolphins in the Red Sea are the Bottlenose, Spinner, and Risso Dolphins.
8. Shore and Boat Dives
The Red Sea is a divers' paradise, and it is not always necessary to dive from the boat. There are beautiful reefs that provide spectacular snorkeling and shore dives. Most of the dive sites in Dahab are shore dives that are accessible by car, foot, or camel!
Once you have managed to arrive at the dive site and navigate a short way into the water, you will be mesmerized by the marine life & coral shelf that drops off into the blue.
9. The Big Stuff
Besides the crazy visibility and mind-blowing coral reefs, there is a chance to see sharks, dolphins, whale sharks, turtles, manta rays, moray eels, and even dugongs etc. The sharks most commonly seen in the Red Sea are the Grey Reef sharks, Whitetip and Blacktip Sharks, Oceanic Whitetip, Hammerhead Shark, Tiger Shark, Thresher Shark, Silky Shark, and Leopard Sharks.
10. Ancient Egyptian History
A great way to start or end your holiday is to take some time to discover some of the amazing ancient treasures that Egypt has to offer. Whether it is getting to pose in front of the Pyramids and Sphinx, exploring the amazing collection of artifacts at the Egyptian Museum, or gazing at the temples in Luxor. Taking the time to explore is a must!
Dive Certification Guide
To fully enjoy and safely explore the incredible dive sites of the Red Sea, we recommend divers hold an Advanced Open Water certification or an Open Water certification with over 50 logged dives. Advanced certification allows divers to go beyond the 18-meter depth limit, providing greater access to the region’s most spectacular sites and ensuring you’re a confident, capable diver. Please note that Nitrox certification is required for all divers.
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