Egypt and the Red Sea
Egypt Diving Holidays
Egypt is one of the easiest and most rewarding places to dive from the UK, with warm water, colourful reefs, wrecks, marine parks and a wide choice of Red Sea liveaboards and dive resorts. Use this guide to choose between liveaboards, resorts, itineraries and the best areas for your next Egypt diving holiday.
Why choose Egypt for a diving holiday?
Egypt is a classic diving destination for good reason. The Red Sea offers clear water, reliable sunshine, excellent visibility, colourful coral gardens and a choice of relaxed resort diving or more adventurous liveaboard itineraries.
For many UK divers it is also one of the most convenient warm-water options, with a wide range of departures, good value packages and diving suitable for different experience levels.
Choose your style of Egypt diving holiday
Red Sea liveaboards
Best if you want more diving, remote reefs, famous wrecks and itineraries such as Wrecks & Reefs, Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone.
View Red Sea liveaboardsEgypt dive resorts
Best if you prefer to stay on land, travel with non-divers, enjoy house reef diving or combine diving with a more relaxed holiday.
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Hurghada and the northern Red Sea
A good choice for wrecks, reefs and liveaboard departures. Northern Red Sea itineraries are popular with divers looking for varied diving and classic wreck sites.
Marsa Alam and Port Ghalib
A useful gateway for southern Red Sea liveaboards, marine park itineraries and trips heading towards reefs such as Daedalus and Elphinstone.
Sharm el Sheikh and Sinai
Known for reefs, walls, day boat diving and access to famous northern sites. A good option for divers wanting a resort-based Red Sea holiday.
What can you see diving in Egypt?
Egypt offers a mix of reef, wreck and big-blue diving. Depending on itinerary and season, trips may include coral gardens, drop-offs, reef fish, turtles, rays, dolphins, wrecks and pelagic encounters.
- Colourful reef diving and coral gardens
- Historic wrecks and northern Red Sea itineraries
- Marine park routes for more experienced divers
- Liveaboards with multiple dives per day
- Resort-based diving for a more relaxed pace
Best time to dive Egypt
Egypt is a year-round diving destination, although conditions and water temperatures vary through the seasons. Spring and autumn are especially popular, summer is warmest, and winter can offer good value for divers who do not mind cooler water.
Travel rules, flight schedules and entry requirements can change, so always check the latest information before you travel.
Egypt diving holiday FAQs
Are Egypt diving holidays suitable for newer divers?
Yes, many resort areas and northern Red Sea routes can suit newer divers. Some liveaboard itineraries, especially those involving walls, currents or offshore marine parks, are better for more experienced divers.
Should I choose a liveaboard or a resort?
Choose a liveaboard if you want maximum diving and varied sites throughout the week. Choose a resort if you prefer more flexibility, land-based comfort or are travelling with non-divers.
Are flights included?
Many Scuba Travel Egypt packages include UK flights, transfers, accommodation and diving arrangements. Check each trip for the exact inclusions.
Can Scuba Travel help me choose?
Absolutely. Our team know the boats, resorts and itineraries and can help match the right Egypt diving holiday to your experience, budget and travel dates.