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Egypt is world renowned for the unparalleled quality and quantity of diving that you will find there. Only a short 5 hour hop from Europe and with regular flights, it is no wonder we keep going back to Egypt’s sunny shores to enjoy dive after dive. Conditions in the Red Sea have created a one of a kind marine environment boasting a bio diversity that rivals any other in the world. Warm water, astounding visibility, dramatic drop offs and a vast array of 19th and 20th century wrecks just add to the appeal. Couple this with Egypt’s fascinating history, friendly culture and sunny climate and it becomes evident why the Red Sea continues to be such a popular and well loved destination. Logbooks get filled quickly with dive sites that have become famous the world over!

Scuba diving is well established as the holiday past time. We only work with those dive centres that have the best reputation and exceptional facilities to ensure that your trip goes without a hitch. With a strong emphasis on safety, the passionate instructors and dive guides will make sure you get the most out of your underwater explorations. Each resort has its own unique flavour, which means there is a destination to suit everyone-from single travelers to families with non divers. Egypt offers a truly unforgettable experience both above and below the water making it a must see destination for every diver.

Egypt Travel Information

Location: Egypt lies in the North-Eastern corner of Africa, a major crossroads between Europe, the Middle East, Africa and west and south Asia, with an area of 386,000 square miles (four times the size of the UK).

Languages: Arabic, but English is widely spoken on tourist areas.

Religion: About 90% of the population are Muslim, the majority of the rest is Christian. During Islamic events such as the months of Ramadan (please contact us to find out when this will be happening) shop hours are shorter and some hotel facilities or excursions may be limited or unavailable. Please respect local customs and dress appropriately.

Time: GMT + 2 (GMT + 1 from the last Friday in April to last Thursday in September)

Weather & Water Temperature: Fine weather is the order of the day pretty much throughout the year, with rainfall quite rare and short lived. The hottest time of the year is July – August with air temperatures over 30°C. Even in Egypt’s so called ‘winter’ the average rarely falls below 20°C. Water temperature varies from 20°C in February to 29°C in September. Please choose your exposure suit accordingly or contact us for advice for your holiday.



Electricity: 200 volt AC. Plugs are the 2-pin continental type is the most common type used throughout Egypt and on our liveaboards. It’s advisable to take an adaptor, as they are not widely available. We also highly recommend that you take a surge adaptor with you if using expensive and valuable appliances. If you have a specific electrical requirement please contact one of the Scuba Team who can discuss this with you and advise you accordingly.

Currency: Egyptian Pound. US $, Euros and English pounds are generally accepted. Please note that Scottish notes, Irish currency, Solo and American Express are not widely accepted. Credit Cards often have a high surcharge of as much as 5%.

Tipping: Tipping is completely at your discretion although is customary in Egypt if you feel you have had a good service. If you are unsure what to give please do hesitate to speak with the local dive guide or contact us.

Visas: EU Passport holders and other countries will require a full visa for all our liveaboard charters and shorebased trips to Dahab, Hurghada and Marsa Alam. For our shorebased excursion to Sharm el Sheikh you do not require a visa if you wish to dive only inside the Sinai and the local dive sites. For sites outside the Sinai include Ras Mohammend you will require a visa which can only be obtained on arrival at the airport. On some of our holidays we can arrange a full Egyptian visa before your departure please enquire at the time of booking for details.

Food & Drink: The biggest form of health problems with divers and tourists alike is being dehydrated. Please drink plenty of water before and after a dive as well as throughout the day. We also advise that you don’t drink the local water and only drink bottle water and wash all fruit beforehand.

Foreign & Commonwealth Office Travel Advice: For up to date advice on foreign travel please visit http://www.fco.gov.uk.

Health & Vaccinations: Requirements vary from country to country, your own GP is the best person to speak to regarding relevant requirements. Make your GP aware that you will be scuba diving, as some medication is not recommended for Scuba divers.

Clothing: For all our Egypt liveabords we recommend that you take a fleece and a pair of jogging trousers for the evenings between the end of November and April. More importantly take lots of sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses as the weather is nearly always sunny. Although a small towel is provided in cabins and at resorts we recommend you pack a beach towel for after diving. For liveaboards shoes are not worn on the boat so you will not need these during the entire charter.

Passports: Passports much be valid for at least 6 months on your return to the UK.