Egypt is splendid all year round although as it is sub tropical, you will experience seasons. The water is at its warmest (approx 30) July-October but rarely drops below 22. The months April - October are always popular, especially during the school holidays so it pays to book early for these times of year. Consider going outside of the high season if you like the reefs to be a bit quieter.
Diving Highlights
The Red Sea boasts incrtedible bio diversity for a sea as young as it is. The reef fish are abundant all year round, as are the pelagics, although regular visitors might notice some changing faces underwater throughout the year.
- Napoleons
- Turtles
- Blue spotted sting rays
- Lion fish
- Oceanic white tips (south)
- Hammerheads (north & south)
- Manta
- 19th & 20th Century wrecks
Top dive sites to visit: Shark & Yolanda, Jackson, Thistlegorm, Jackfish alley, Abu Nuhas, Poseidon, Giftun, Elphinstone, Marsa Abu Dabab, Dolphin House, local dive sites (snorkelers)
Scuba Travel Tips
Let us prebook your Egyptian visa for you and save yourself hassle on arrival at the airport. You can use credit or debit cards widely in Egypt but there is usually a surcharge so cash is handy for small purchases.
Dahab is famed for its relaxed and laid back approach to life. Surrounded by the stark desert mountains, the startling blue waters edging the coastline are inviting. The Bedouin Moon is a peaceful hotel nestled about 2km north of Dahab's centre. It is intimate with only 26 rooms, but the reef is onl...read more here
Camel Dive Club and hotel at have been at the very heart of Naama Bay in Sharm el Sheikh for over 25 years. The facilities for divers and non divers have evolved greatly over the years but they remain one of the friendliest hotels with a reputation for the quality of their recreational and technica...read more here
This welcoming hotel is tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Naama and Sharm's old town in the up coming area of Hadaba. It is an ideal choice for anyone who wants to relax under a golden sun or dive with the wonderful team at Elite diving.
Coral Hills hotel boasts 131 rooms s...read more here
The Four Seasons resort in Sharm lives up to the same phenomenal standards that we have come to know and love from the Four Seasons chain. From start to finish this is a luxury resort with serious style, nestled on the beach front overlooking Tiran Island. Ideal for everyone - diver, non diver, fa...read more here
The Grand Rotana is a modern and sleek 5* hotel to the north of Na'ama Bay. It is a secluded oasis from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Built into the cliff face at Eagle Ray Bay, the Grand Rotana enjoys golden sunsets overlooking Tiran island and has a wonderful house reef. It only makes se...read more here
If you are looking for a shorebased diving holiday in Hurghada that has it all, then look no further. The Hilton Plaza in Hurghada is one of the city's few 5 star hotels and lives up to all of the expectations you may have of this world famous hotel chain. This is a truly family friendly option an...read more here
The Hilton Waterfalls is one of Sharm's best known 5 star hotels and it is no wonder guests love to visit time after time for their diving holidays. There is something for everyone here - divers and non divers - and it balances a serene location with extensive on site facilities, only a short taxi ...read more here
The Iberotel Coraya and Coraya Divers are an ideal family destination. This resort has plenty to keep everyone amused. Let yourself be spoilt by the beauty of the Southern Red Sea and by the quality of comfort associated with the Iberotel chain of hotels. Marsa Alam airport is the gateway for this h...read more here
Only a 10 minute transfer from Marsa Alam airport, the Marina Lodge sits in the heart of the impressive Port Ghalib complex. Port Ghalib is an up and coming marina in the Marsa Alam area and is surrounded by desert along a stretch of unspoilt coastline. The focus here is on the remarkable diving and...read more here
The Marriott Hurghada Resort is an exceptional resort located on the shore of the sparkling Red Sea a short distance south of Hurghada. Offering a wide variety of in-style restaurants and bars this sophisticated hotel offers comfort and convenience. There are 283 rooms and suites with sea view, priv...read more here
Marsa Shagra has been introducing divers to the delights of diving in the Southern Red Sea for nearly 20 years. Everything about Marsa Shagra has been designed to have as little impact on the environment as possible and the camp is perched right on the sea front. Stroll out of your tent into the w...read more here
Dahab is the hidden getaway in Egypt for those in the know only 1 hour from Sharm. It is famed for it's relaxed atmosphere and friendly locals. Here you can escape from the world so grab your fins and sun lotion and splash into the warm blue water's of Dahab's coral coastline. Or simply sit back and...read more here
The lure of Sharm is all too evident - bar the year round sunshine and superb desert landscape, Sharm itself is vibrant with diving that will suit everyone. Oonas Dive Club and Hotel have been sharing this special corner of Egypt with divers and non divers for two decades so it is safe to say, they ...read more here
The Royal Grand Sharm enjoys pride of place perched on the cliffs near Ras Um Sid, a local headland frequented by divers and snorkelers. A short drive from Naama Bay, the cliffs of Ras um Sid are the ideal spot to watch the stunning horizon of the northern Red Sea and relax back into the comfort of ...read more here
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