Commonly considered one of the best places to dive on the planet, the Red Sea offers a rich aquatic world for those who venture there. It is home to some of the world’s most abundant reefs, incredible wrecks, and a healthy population of pelagic species, including sharks, dolphins, and manta rays.
The region is easily accessible from Europe, which makes it an excellent choice for divers on the continent. Being able to fly there and be in the water on the same day, diving in such an incredible location, is truly a blessing. Travelling to the northern areas is more straightforward, with the southern regions being less touristed and facilities thinner on the ground.
Diving is excellent in the north and south of the Red Sea, so many scuba divers will dive from a liveaboard to experience what the Red Sea offers.
Creating the perfect inclusive Red Sea dive holiday has become more straightforward with a wide range of dive liveaboards and resorts. Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.
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The Red Sea has been one of the planet’s most important waterways, and with many ships passing through in times of war or peace, it has become one of the top destinations for wreck diving. As a strategically significant waterway vital for trade, there is a fine selection of navy and merchant vessels that lie submerged for those for whom diving wrecks are a passion. From the famous SS Thistlegorm to the Carnatic, the Giannis D, the Dunaraven and the Barge, one of the best ways to experience them all is from a dive liveaboard.
Diving in the Red Sea is a diverse experience. It covers a vast area, and many reefs have been protected for a significant period of time. The deep south and areas around Sudan and Djibouti remain relatively remote and are still being explored.
Abundant corals, schooling pelagics, sharks and dolphins are what you can expect to see as you explore the Ras Mohammed Marine Park and the Straits of Tiran in the north, The Brothers Islands, Daedalus Reef and Elphinstone Reef in the middle of the region, and St Johns Reef in the south. Although many northern areas can be dived from land, you will want to jump on a dive liveaboard as you move south.
One of the major drawcards for scuba diving in the Red Sea is the almost guaranteed encounters with several shark species. Whether you are looking for Oceanic Whitetips, Hammerhead sharks, Whale Sharks, Tiger, leopard, or your good old reef sharks, these can all be found in this remarkable body of water. Most shark action can be found in the middle of the sea and further south, so diving at The Brothers Islands, Daedalus, and Elphinstone Reefs should not be missed.
This body of water is incredibly biodiverse. It has one of the longest reefs in the world and is home to over 2000 species of fish and over 300 species of coral. Many fish species are endemic to the area and live alongside 17 species of whales and dolphins, turtles, Dugongs, and rays.
Although not traditionally the most straightforward place to source inclusive cuisine, the situation has improved. Now, we feel assured we can help you arrange the best vegan or plant-based dive travel, whether by dive liveaboard or from a resort, that you deserve. Heck, you will be contributing to the conservation of the oceans while you are at it. That’s a pretty good win/win. Get in touch with us for more information.
The Red Sea is located in Africa between Egypt and Sudan on one side and Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Israel on the other. The main entry points are from Egypt, with most people flying into Hurghada, Sharm El Sheik or Marsa Alam.
You do not need to be specially experienced to enjoy diving in the Red Sea. There are dive sites that make great diving for all levels. The Red Sed is a great place to get scuba-certified or upgrade your current certification level.
Perhaps surprisingly, diving is not considered expensive for such an incredible diving destination. There is a whole range of packages available at budget to luxury price points. The Red Sea also has some of the most reasonably priced dive liveaboard trips, given the high standard of the scuba experience.
You can get your scuba certification in the Red Sea. Many land-based dive centres offer professional, high-quality scuba diving courses for various agencies, including PADI and SSI. If you wish to learn how to dive or are looking to upgrade your current level of certification, then do not hesitate to contact us.
One of the great things about diving in the Red Sea is that it is excellent all year round. The season can be loosely divided into four seasons.
Spring, April, May and June. Water temperature = 23-26 degrees Celsius.
Summer, July and August. Water temperature = 27-30 degrees Celsius.
Autumn, September, October and November. Water temperature = 25-28 degrees Celsius.
Winter, December, January, February, March. Water temperature = 22-25 degrees Celsius.
Sharks in the Red Sea are not dangerous but should be treated with the respect they deserve. When diving in their territory, you should take care and do not provoke them with unnecessary behaviour. While most sharks in the Red Sea will not exhibit aggressive behaviour, some Oceanic Whitetips have been known to act curiously towards divers at the Brothers Island dive site.
You must choose your dive operator wisely. The guides will understand when it is okay to interact with the whitetips and when they start to exhibit behaviours that suggest they should be left alone.
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