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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
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Dive
Services and Accommodations
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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. |
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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.
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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. |
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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
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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
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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 .
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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.
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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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