Red Sea - Diving in Egypt
Learn to Scuba & Snorkel at Dahab, Sharm el Sheikh and other resorts
Explore the magical depths of the Red Sea from Dahab, Marasa Alam, Sharm el Sheikh's and others when you are diving in Egypt with qualified PADI instructors.
It all depends on what you want from your Red Sea holiday. Most people come to scuba dive and to snorkel; others just relax on the golden beaches and soak up the sun. Diving in Egypt is what it is all about.
As you’re on the edge of the desert, there is plenty of rather exotic exploring to do – camel safaris, day trips to antiquity sights, shopping in markets or paying a visit the traditional cafes, you can try smoking a mixture of tobacco, apple and honey through a shisha pipe.
But, if you want to learn to scuba dive, make sure the place you have selected is PADI accredited. So a bit of shopping around and find a resort and dive school that suits you. If you don’t like crowds, stay away from Sharm and Hurghada – go to one of the smaller resorts.
For travelers who enjoy a bit of nightlife action, you can let your hair down in Hurghada and even enjoy some traditional belly dancing. And of course, Sharm el Sheikh is a well-developed Red Sea holiday resort with luxurious accommodation, plenty of restaurants and great shopping. This means there is also a good selection of bars, nightclubs and casinos to ensure your Red Sea holiday nights are as bright as the sun at noon.
A few dive centres you can consider when you go Diving in Egypt:
- This dive center is a PADI V Star Gold Palm Resort in Dahab on the Gulf of Aqaba coast, Sinai, set in over 1500 meters of beachfront land at the famous Eel Garden snorkeling and dive site. In addition to the diving, there are plenty of other activities to enjoy such as windsurfing, camel riding, horse riding, and quad bikes. They are a 5-10 minute walk from Dahab's central bay and the Bedouin Village of Assalah. Snorkelers are fully catered for with equipment hire and briefings on aquatic life and any hazards to watch for.
- Emperor's Dive Centre is based in the Coral Beach Hotel, literally just a few meters away from its boats moored on the hotel jetty, whilst Marsa Alam's International Airport is 10 minutes drive away.The center offers high quality day-boat diving .This is also a PADI V Star Gold Palm Instructor Development Center.
- Located in the heart of Na'ama Bay, Sharm el Sheikh's main resort area, Camel Dive Club & Hotel lies just 15 minutes from Sharm el Sheikh International Airport.
- Dive Point Red Sea claims to have the highest possible recognition from PADI, which guarantees the best level of diving education available within Hurghada in two locations: Rotana Coral Beach Resort and The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh Hotel.
Once you have completed your course and you can dive, then you can move on to the other resorts and begin to explore the exciting dive sites.
Read about Diving in Egypt in The Red Sea - Scuba Diving Magazine
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