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The coral reefs of the Red Sea stretch from southern Sinai to the offshore area of the Deep South, which is only reached by liveaboard. The coastline covers a distance of more than 930 miles (1500 km).

Two coastal resort towns, Hurghada on the African mainland and Sharm El Sheikh on the Sinai Peninsula, are the main dive destinations, but the most popular dive sites are spread all over the region.

Among the hundreds of common fish species you will encounter daily are clownfish, butterfly fish, angel fish, parrot fish, lion fish, and turkey fish. You will often encounter schools of barracuda, and even sharks. Occasionally you can spot graceful manta rays too! The variety and amount of life is truly remarkable. Now add a vast assortment of colorful soft and hard corals and you have a diving site that ranks as one of the best in the world.

You will find an abundance of fish and organisms from tiny polyps to the huge Napoleon wrasse. But Egypt is also quite famous for the many interesting wrecks, particularly at the entrance to the Gulf of Aqaba and in the Strait of Tiran.

If you are interested in sharks you will have the opportunity to encounter various species like the silky shark, gray reef sharks, oceanic white tip and the manta ray along with many others depending on the area you visit. Cruising dolphins and friendly sea turtles are especially, but not exclusively, found in the northern region. In the southern regions you will even have an opportunity to see the endangered Dugongs (Manatees).

Climate Average 75F (23C) January 108 (42C) August
Water Temp Average 68F (20C)January 84 (29C) August
Visibility 100+ ft (30+ m) except during local plankton blooms


   

Dive Services and Accommodations

   
 

Discovery Divers
PO Box 225,
Hurghada,
Red Sea,
Egypt
Tel. 0020 (0) 12 7472899
Fax. 0020 (0)65 3448251
info@discovery-divers.com
http://www.discovery-divers.com
The largest selection of top quality liveaboards in the Red Sea, whether you are an individual, small or large group, we cater for all.



Diving Centres Werner Lau Grand Oasis

Shark Bay, Sharm el Sheikh, South Sinai
Tel. 0020 69 3 603 945
Fax. 0020 69 3 600 457
info@wernerlau.com
www.wernerlau.com
Complementary bus transfer from all hotels in Sharm el Sheikh. Modern, comfortable diving wessels, small groups, house reef diving in Grand Oasis. Trips to Dahab, Ras Mohammed, Thistlegorm, Tiran.



Diving Centers Werner Lau Helnan Marina

Na'ama Bay, Sharm el Sheikh, South Sinai, Egypt
Tel. 0020 69 3 600 456
Fax. 0020 69 3 600 457
info@wernerlau.com
www.wernerlau.com
Complementary bus transfer from all hotels in Sharm el Sheikh, Modern, comfortable diving wessels, small groups, Housereef Diving in Grand Oasis, Trips to Dahab, Ras Mohammed, Thistlegrom, Tiran.



Diving Centers Werner Lau Oasis

Marsa Alam, Egypt
info@wernerlau.com
www.wernerlau.com
The area around Marsa Alam is rated as one of the best diving area in the world and as one of the few diving areas in the Red Sea that's not overrun. There is something here for everyone, gently sloping dives from the beach, trips by car to more remote bays or trips by boat to legendary reefs such as Elphinstone, Abu Dabbab and Samadai Reef (Dolphin House).



Diving Centers Werner Lau Morgana Beach Resort
Taba, Egypt
info@wernerlau.com
www.wernerlau.com
This newly-built, spacious Resort comprises of a main building and two annexes with a total of 300 rooms. The new diving centre in Taba - managed by Marc Nys is located 27 km north of Nuweiba and only 2 km south of the well-known Taba Heights.


Desert Divers
Center of Masbat Bay
PO Box 58
Dahab
South Sinai
Egypt
Tel. +20 (0) 69 3640 500
Fax: +20 (0) 69 3640 500
info@desert-divers.com
http://www.desert-divers.com
Desert Divers - home of the Camel Dive Safari and Dahab’s most beautiful dive center. Enjoy PADI Courses, Tec Diving, Freediving, Desert Safaris, Climbing and more!


Dive Tribe Ltd.
El Gouna Moevenpick Resort
El Gouna
Red Sea
Egypt
Ph. +20 65 580120 ext. 8137
Fax. +44 845 2801966
info@divetribe.com
http://www.divetribe.com
PADI 5star IDC Centre offering all PADI courses, Rebreather Courses, TecRec programme, TDI courses, daily diving and watersports including snorkelling, windsurfing, kitesurfing. Repeatedly awarded by PADI. Convenient on line reservations.


Dive Urge
PO Box 53
Dahab, Red Sea
Tel: 00 20 69 640 957
Mobile: 00 12 248 3997
LynneGillis@link.net
www.dive-urge.com


Emperor Divers
Rosetta Hotel
Naama Bay
Sharm El Sheikh
Red Sea
Egypt
Tel. +20 12 2340995
reservations@emperordivers.com
http://www.emperordivers.com
Award-winning PADI 5 star IDC Centres in Hurghada, Sharm, Marsa Alam, Nuweiba. Day, night, shore, wreck & tech diving. Free transfers from most hotels. Luxurious fleet of comfortable liveaboards + free Nitrox and great guides. Since 1992, Emperor Divers has shared its Red Sea experience with everyone in a safe, professional and environmentally friendly way. Read divers’ comments on website testimonial page for feedback on diving and resorts.


Oonas Dive Club & Hotel
Naama Bay - Sharm el-Sheikh - Egypt
Tel.: +20-69-360 0581
Fax: +20-69-360 0582
info@oonasdiveclub.com
www.oonasdiveclub.com
Oonas Dive Club is one of the longest established dive centers in Na'ama Bay, Sharm el-Sheikh. For many years we proved to be a popular choice for diving and non-diving guests who seek friendly, informal, yet professional and safe environment on the shore of the Red Sea .


Red Sea Liveaboards
PO. Box 98 SHARM EL SHEIKH
EGYPT
Tel: +20 12 2200503
Fax: +20 69 66 22 11
dive@redsealiveaboards.com
www.redsea-safaris.com
Over the years we have specialized in creating distinctive and unique Red Sea itineraries, enabling you to enjoy the very best in liveaboard diving. We have continuously extended our diving frontiers, exploring the great diversity of Red Sea reefs. Our locations are carefully chosen for the quality of the reef and abundant marine life.


Reef 2000 Dive Club
PO Box 60
Dahab, South Sinai, Egypt
Tel: 0020 (0)69 64007
Fax: 0020 (0)69 640087
reef2000@intouch.com
http://www.reef2000.com


   
 
Travel To Egypt

Air Travel

Egypt has five international airports. Alexandria, Cairo, Luxor, Hurghada and Sharm el Shaykh. While Hurghada and Sharm el Shaykh are the dive destination airports, you may fly into one of the others first depending on your point of origin and flight.

Egypt has two national carriers for domestic flights, Egyptair and Air Sinai. Egyptair flies daily from Cairo to Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, and Hurghada and twice a week to Kharga Oasis. Air Sinai flies from Cairo to Hurghada, Al Arish, Taba, Sharm el Shaykh, St. Catherine’s Monastery, El Tor, and to Tel Aviv, Israel.

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Sharm El Sheikh to Dahab

By taxi:
Often done, especially if you land late in the evening. A 90 min drive through the mountains. About 120 LE (25-30 Euros or US Dollars, 17-20 British pounds), or 30 to 40LE per person if you are more than 2 people – agree price before you set off.

By bus:
East Delta Bus Company, several times a day. Trip is 1.5 hours, but be aware that it’s a half hour taxi ride back to Sharm to catch the bus.

Cairo to Dahab

By bus:
Several departures a day, but most people prefer to take the overnight bus (with the exception of the South Sinai coast and mountains, it’s not a pretty drive!). The trip is 9 hours, but worth it if you want to spend some time in Cairo and take in the pyramids at Giza and Saqqara.

East Delta Bus Company from Abbassiyia Station. There is also a pick up in Heliopolis near the airport. If in Cairo, definitely worth buying your ticket in advance.

Luxor to Dahab

By plane/taxi:
Flights from Luxor to Sharm El Sheik 2-3 times per week - a good travel agent should be able to arrange. From Sharm El Sheikh, taxi (or bus) to Dahab (see above).

By bus & ferry:
Bus to Hurghada and ferry to Sharm El Sheikh. You will probably need to do this over 2 days, as it’s next to impossible to co-ordinate bus arrival and ferry departure times.

Taba to Dahab

By bus:
Twice per day. 15 LE.

By taxi/mini-bus:
Often more convenient given infrequent bus departures. Try to find others to share a car with, and be prepared to haggle hard. Expect to pay about the following:

2 people: 40 per person
4 people: 25 per person
5+ people: 15 per person

Entry Requirements

Visitors arriving in Egypt are required to be in possession of a valid passport. Entry visas may be obtained from Egyptian Diplomatic and Consular Missions Abroad or from the Entry Visa Department at the Travel Documents, Immigration and Nationality Administration (TDINA). Visa applications are normally passed out by airlines prior to landing at an Egyptian airport.

Citizens of the following countries are required to be in possession of a pre-arrival visa, which can be applied for through their nearest Egyptian Consulate or Embassy.: Afghanistan, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Chechnya, Croatia,Georgia, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kirghizia, Lebanon, Macau, Macedonia, Malaysia, Moldavia, Montenegro, Morocco, Pakistan, Palestine, The Philippines,Russia, Serbia, Slovenia, Sri-Lanka, Tadzhikistan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and all African countries.

Residents of the above countries may apply for a visa through their nearest Egyptian Consulate or Embassy.
 
 



 
 
 
 
 

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