Red Sea & Egypt

The Red Sea coast of Egypt offers some of the most amazing year round conditions all types of diving holiday both shore based or on one of our specially selected liveaboards. Red Sea dive holidays offer the best value and are perfect for non-divers too.

Egypt is the Land of the Pharaohs, with abundant historical sites to visit and is the perfect paradise for year round diving holidays. The choice of hotels is vast and there is something to suit all tastes and budgets. Why not explore some of the ancient sites with an excursion to see the Pyramids or Tuthankhaun’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings.

The crystal clear warm water and some of the best and most established dive centres in the world to choose from, make Egypt a wonderful experience for both first timers and annual ‘pilgrims’ alike. Each destination offers it own special character and variety of diving.

See below for our guide to the best Red Sea diving.

Cairo & Nile Cruise

Steeped in 3,000 years of history, Egypt is a country of incredible contrasts. Explore the colourful bustling city of Cairo, home to the Great Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza. Experience a Nile Cruise in the land of the Pharaohs; visit the famous temples of Karkak and Luxor and ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Dive the crystal clear waters...

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Dahab

A great alternative to Sharm El Sheikh. Less busy yet with all the services and access to great dive locations. Just under an hour’s transfer from Sharm El Sheikh airport. Accommodation ranges from simple to luxury hotels all 10 minutes from the local village with restaurants perched above the shore line, bars and markets. Bedouin camp...

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El Qusier

Only 2 hours to the south of Hurghada, El Qusier, the oldest port in this part of the Red Sea creates a totally different feel to the hustle and bustle of Hurghada. It’s remoteness and lack of development are what makes it special. Previously the domain of the liveaboards, the area has some fabulous diving with relatively unexplored virgin...

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Hurghada

If you have never travelled to the Red Sea before, Hurghada is a good first choice. Originally just a simple fishing village, it has developed into a cosmopolitan resort offering a range of excellent facilities, yet retaining its original charm. The marine life is staggering. Approx 37 dive sites including reefs, walls, caves and wrecks....

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Marsa Alam

Located 4 hours south of Hurghada and no more than 1 hour away from the new airport at Marsa Alam. This superb untouched area of the Southern Red Sea coast has to be seen to be believed. Marsa Alam is perfect for uncrowded diving, pristine reefs and liveaboard diving in the Southern Red Sea. You will find mile after mile of crystal clear water...

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Red Sea Liveaboards

Emperor Fleet operate a fleet of eight liveaboards in four different category standards – Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum. Boats depart almost weekly from Sharm, Hurghada, Safaga, Marsa Ghalib or Hamata depending on itinerary and date. Itineraries include both the Northern and Southern Red Sea, covering an impressive choice of routes...

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Safaga

A small, peaceful and informal resort on the northern edge of a perfect crescent sandy bay, sweeping some five miles across crystal waters. Along the length of this stunning beach are various hotels, with the Hotel Shams and Imperial Shams at the best locations. Safaga is a small town dominated by the nearby busy trading port. The nearest major...

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Sharm el Sheik

Sharm lies on the southern tip of the Sinai peninsular and has become a large cosmopolitan bustling and vibrant town, in huge contrast to the once fishing village of more than 10 years ago. It is now one of the world’s most popular dive destinations with world class dive sites of Ras Mohammed and famous wrecks such as the SS Thistlegorm....

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Sudan

If you're looking for uncrowded, untouched and unending choice of pristine dive sites, look no further than Sudan. Located in the southern Red Sea, just south of Egypt, connections are easily provided via Cairo directly to Port Sudan where the MV Andromeda is based. Schooling fish, mosaic of colourful coral gardens with densly packed soft...

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