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Diving the Red Sea
Warm water, vertical coral walls and some of the world's most famous wrecks, a few hours' flight from Europe.
27.7° N · 34.3° E
Egypt: culture & experiences
Egypt's Red Sea coast offers excellent diving all year round, from relaxed day boats in Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh and Marsa Alam to liveaboards heading to the offshore reefs.
On land, we combine diving with the temples of Luxor and the Valley of the Kings, a Bedouin dinner under the Sinai stars, or a sunrise climb of Mount Sinai.
Off the beaten track
- Luxor, Karnak and the Valley of the Kings
- Sunrise on Mount Sinai and St Catherine's Monastery
- Bedouin dinner and desert camp
- Cairo and the Giza pyramids before or after the trip
Best-known dive spots
SS Thistlegorm
A WWII cargo ship still carrying motorbikes, trucks and locomotives. One of the most famous wreck dives in the world.
Ras Mohammed
Shark and Yolanda reefs: vertical walls, schooling fish in summer and strong, beautiful coral.
Brothers, Daedalus & Elphinstone
Offshore reefs for experienced divers, with hammerheads, grey reef sharks and oceanic whitetips.
Marsa Alam bays
Sea turtles and, with luck, a dugong grazing in the seagrass at Abu Dabbab.
Marine life & encounters by season
Conditions and sightings vary year to year. We plan each trip around the best window for what you want to see.
- Mar – MayWarming water, excellent visibility, mild air temperatures.
- Jun – AugWarmest water; schooling fish at Ras Mohammed and hammerheads offshore.
- Sep – DecOceanic whitetip season at the offshore reefs (mainly Oct – Dec).
- Jan – FebCooler water and fewer divers; diving continues all winter.
Offshore reefs and liveaboard routes usually require Advanced certification and at least 50 logged dives.
Plan your dive trip to Egypt
Tell us your dates, group and level, and we’ll design a trip combining the best diving in Egypt with local culture and experiences.