Dive sites
Red Sea
The Red Sea is one of the world’s most famous diving destinations, known for exceptional visibility, colorful coral reefs, dramatic walls, shipwrecks and abundant marine life. Egypt’s Red Sea coast is particularly popular for liveaboards and reef diving.
Where it is
The main diving areas include Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, Marsa Alam and the southern Red Sea. Liveaboards can reach more remote reefs and offshore dive sites.
Marine life to see
The Red Sea is famous for its healthy coral reefs and high variety of reef fish.
You may encounter:
- Oceanic whitetip sharks
- Grey reef sharks
- Hammerhead sharks
- Thresher sharks
- Manta rays
- Eagle rays
- Barracuda
- Tuna
- Giant trevally
- Napoleon wrasse
- Turtles
- Dolphins
- Moray eels
- Octopus
- Nudibranchs
- Ghost pipefish
- Large schools of reef fish
The southern Red Sea and offshore sites are particularly well known for shark encounters.
Macro or landscape?
Both, but the Red Sea is especially strong for wide-angle photography.
Landscape / Wide Angle
Excellent for:
- Colorful coral reefs
- Dramatic reef walls
- Drop-offs
- Shark encounters
- Large schools of fish
- Shipwrecks
- Turtles
- Dolphins
The Red Sea’s excellent visibility and colorful reefs make it particularly rewarding for wide-angle photography.
Macro
Macro photographers can find:
- Nudibranchs
- Ghost pipefish
- Shrimp
- Crabs
- Blennies
- Gobies
- Small reef fish
Recommendation: Bring wide-angle as your primary setup, especially for liveaboards and southern Red Sea trips. Macro is a good option for reef-focused dives and photographers who enjoy finding smaller marine life.
How many dives you need
The Red Sea offers dive sites for different experience levels, but some liveaboard routes include strong currents, deeper dives and challenging conditions.
Experienced — 50+ dives
Ideal for southern Red Sea liveaboards, offshore reefs, strong-current dives and shark encounters.
Tip: If you have not dived for a long time, complete a refresher or Reactivate dive before your Red Sea trip.
On land
Ancient Egypt
Combine your dive trip with visits to Egypt’s famous historical sites, including temples, ancient ruins and archaeological sites.
Desert Excursions
Explore the desert by 4×4, quad bike or traditional desert tours.
Local Markets
Visit local markets and bazaars to experience Egyptian food, culture and everyday life.
Red Sea Coast
Relax at the beaches and enjoy the clear blue water between diving days.
Why Dive the Red Sea?
The Red Sea combines outstanding visibility, colorful coral reefs, dramatic underwater landscapes, famous shipwrecks and an impressive variety of marine life. It is a destination that works equally well for reef lovers, underwater photographers and experienced divers looking for pelagic encounters.
Best for: Coral reefs, sharks, wrecks, dramatic walls, wide-angle photography, excellent visibility and liveaboard diving.
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