Scuba diving in the tropical waters of the world renowned Red Sea is simply amazing.

Bordered to the north by the Mediterranean Sea and to the south by the Red Sea, is best known as the ancient Egyptian civilization. The country is probably one of the most popular tourist destinations world-wide, and it is not only the mummies and the pyramids that attract so many people.

Egypt's Red Sea coast that runs from the Gulf of Suez to the Sudanese border is considered to be a must visit for all diving enthusiasts, as several dive sites offer the possibility to experience the underwater life like one never has before.

Some popular diving locations in the region are Hurghada, Safaga, Dahab and Sharm El Sheikh. Most of the diving in the Red Sea area is done with a shore-based, day boat dive operation or a live-aboard dive boat. Whatever choice you make, you will not be disappointed. The Egypt's Red Sea has so much to offer that you will feel you cannot get enough!

Northern Red Sea

The Sinai Peninsular itself is a mountainous region which often seems mirrored underwater with monumental drop offs’, dramatic vertical walls and canyons. The water around the Sinai is on a major shipping route and is a gateway from Europe to Africa. Over the years the combination of hundreds of reefs and boats has resulted in shipping accidents creating numerous wrecks. The Northern Red Sea boasts some of the most impressive wrecks world wide including the Rosalie Moller and the SS Thistlegorm. In addition to the wrecks the northern Red Sea is home to some spectacular reef dives.

Southern Red Sea

The Southern Red Sea has a full range of dive sites with dramatic walls at the brothers, famous wrecks of Numidia and Maidan and the gentle reefs at St Johns. This variety of sites means a wide range of marine life giving divers the possibility of seeing such creatures as ornate ghost pipefish, mantas, sharks and if they are especially lucky dugongs!

Sudan

The diving in the Sudan is widely regarded as the best in the Red Sea and rates as one of the top dive destinations worldwide. Sudan offers a full range of sites from vertical walls to wrecks resting on sloping plateaus. Home to a diverse collection of marine life including sharks, mantas and vibrant soft and hard corals the destination offers something for everyone. Sudan is still a relatively quiet dive destination which gives each trip a real feel of adventure.