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Mar 18, 2022 · 6. Daedalus Reef, Marsa Alam. Thanks to its slightly inconvenient location, Daedalus is one of the lesser visited best dive sites in the Red Sea. With less tourism, comes a beautifully preserved offshore coral reef formation. The site site around 90 kilometers (55 miles) east of the diving hub Marsa Alam.
Water temperature: Temperatures in the Red Sea reach 84°F (29°C) in the summer months, with temperatures as low as 70°F (21°C) in the cooler months. Visibility: Visibility is excellent, reaching up to 200 feet (60m) Depth Range: 16-131ft (5-30m) Diving Difficulty: Suitable for all levels. Back to Menu.
- The Thistlegorm Wreck. The Thistlegorm is the Red Sea's most famous wreck dive and one of the top places to visit for divers. This WWII cargo ship, which had been bringing supplies for the Allied troops in North Africa, was sunk by German fighter planes in the Straits of Gubal in October 1941.
- Shark and Jolanda Reefs. Most divers heading to Sharm el-Sheikh for the first time are here to dive these two reefs, which are rated among the world's top 10 dive sites.
- The Fury Shoals. The Fury Shoals is a group of several reefs stretching south from Marsa Alam to Berenice in the deep south of Egypt's Red Sea. The coral gardens here are notable for being among the most pristine in the Red Sea and, with diver numbers much more limited in this area, it's a great dive site for spotting sea life.
- Jackson Reef and the Lara Wreck. Jackson Reef is the most northern reef of the Straits of Tiran. Due to strong currents, this is a site for experienced divers.
Oct 12, 2023 · The second most popular Red Sea scuba diving destination is Hurghada; located 83 kilometres south west of Sharm, on the Egyption mainlands’ eastern coast. Once a sleepy fishing village, it has now swollen to become the largest resort in all of mainland Egypt and is famous for both scuba diving and water sports such as windsurfing and kitesurfing.
The Red Sea is one of the most popular dive destinations in the world and rightly so. You'll find some amazing shipwrecks, tons of sharks, healthy corals and tons of colourful fish. Dolphins also abound, and in the rights spots, you are very likely to dive with some Dugongs (Manatee). Show all 4 photos.
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Oct 8, 2022 · The liveaboard is incredibly roomy and comfortable at 128 ft (39 m) long. The expert crew will take you around the Red Sea to caverns, wrecks, and reefs. The liveaboard accommodates up to 22 guests in 13 cabins. The rooms are beautifully designed and provide all of the comforts of a classy hotel.
Oct 6, 2021 · These seven Red Sea liveaboards were hand-picked by our scuba diving experts, but there are a many more boats available. To see the full list of trips available in the Red Sea, head over to PADI Travel. Our travel team is on hand 24/7 by chat, email and phone to help you book a dream Red Sea liveaboard vacation.
