Diving in Egypt

Without any doubt the Red Sea is considered as one of the most beautiful centers of attraction for sea and underwater lovers & one of the best dive destinations in the world, coming on the top of the wishing list for any diver.

Here we’ll highlight the best diving spots to discover in Egyptian waters. Starting from Port Ghalib we’ll be discovering the beauty of deep waters at Brother Islands, Elphinstone, Rocky and Zabargad Islands.
Not only will we offer the spots that are well known and loved by all divers for many years now, we will be also going beyond everybody’s expectations and discovering the most southern spot on the Sudanian border – Elba Reef!
We start our trip from Port Ghalib, just 10 min by bus from Marsa Alam airport and 220 km south of Hurghada airport (around 3 hours by bus).

Check Program

Schedule & Rates

Diving and Marine Life

The Red Sea is unique in several aspects: among them, its uniform temperature distribution at the surface and at different depths. At the surface the temperature ranges from 26 to 30 degrees Celsius, at a depth of 40 m. the range is still between 21 to 25 degrees, this is actually one of the big advantages allowing the divers to dive any time all year round.
As well the advantage of its high degree of visibility which reaches up to 45 m which make the Red Sea an ideal place for scuba divers & as well as the underwater photographers & videographers.

Also, it has to be noted that the Red Sea contains the largest collection of sea life, incl. hard & soft corals, marine life & a lot of shipwrecks.
One of the most magnificent features of the Red Sea, are its beautiful coral reefs and to be more precisely, their skeletons, which are the main components of which the reefs are built.
Different kinds of corals exist in different areas of the reef, the distribution of corals & their stunning colours is breath-taking for all the divers. It’s the home of more than 300 coral species and more than 1000 fish species.

Itineraries

Red Sea Grand Tour Itinerary

(Brothers, Deadalus, Rocky, Zabargad & St.John)

On this seven nights itinerary we shall be diving the highlights dive sites in the Egyptian Red Sea water, including the four offshore islands in just seven nights without missing any day dives is a stunning choice.


Day 1	Port Ghalib – Embarkation
Day 2	Check dive at Shouna, 2nd & 3rd dive at Elphintone. Sailing at night to Brothers Islands
Day 3	Morning dive, 2nd & 3rd dives at Big & Small Brothers. Sailing at night to Deadalus.
Day 4	Morning dive, 2nd & 3rd dives at Deadalus reef & overnight.
Day 5	Morning dive, 2nd & 3rd dives at Deadalus reef & sailing at night to Rocky Island
Day 6	Morning dive & 2nd dives at Rocky Island, sailing to Zabargad Island for 3rd dive. Sailing to St.John for Night dive
Day 7	Morning & 2nd dives at St.Jhon . Sailing to Port Ghalib
Day 8	Port Ghalib – Dis-Embarkation

Egypt / Sudan Border Itinerary

(Elba Reef)

Be ready to explore the area that has been untouched and have never seen mass diving tourism before. Technically in the northern Part of Sudan, at the border to Egypt the area features three reefs that we call the Elba Region. Huge coral fans are at the edge of the plateau. Quite often you can spot some big pelagics here, such as grey reef sharks and even hammerheads.
The eastern reef of the Elba region is going to surprise you with the wreck of Levanzo. It might be a bit challenging as a dive, the wreck starts with its propeller at 22 meters, the broben part is at 40th and the maximum depth is 65 m.


Day 1	Port Ghalib ( Embarkation )
Day 2	Shouna for check dive, Elphinstone for 2nd & 3rd dives , sailing to St.John
Day 3	Diving St.John the whole day, sailing at night to Elba
Day 4	Diving the whole day at Elba reef & night dive
Day 5	Diving the whole day at Elba reef & night dive
Day 6	Diving the whole day at Elba reef, sailing at night to St.John
Day 7	St.John for two dives, Saling to Port Ghalib
Day 8	Port Ghalib ( Dis-Embarkation )

Important notes:

This itinerary has been specifically tailored for serious divers who want to enjoy the key reefs of the Red Sea in 🇪🇬 Egypt with no traffic as was the case in the early 1980s, providing ideal underwater atmosphere for all types of divers particularly for underwater 📹 videographer & 📷 photographers
The distance of this itinerary is 600 Nautical Miles
Part of Elba reef is in the 🇸🇩 Sudanese water
Special permission have been granted to us from the 🇪🇬 Egyptian Navy to dive this pristine reefs & remote dive sites which are completely untouched
During this itinerary we’ll be diving & exploring the famous untouched and amazing 🇮🇹 Italian 113 m length Levanzo wreck, built in March 1901 and sunk in 14^th March 1923, lay on one of the beautiful Elba reef at 22 m up to 75 m depth
This itinerary is reserved for experience divers with minimum 📘 50 dives logged

Wrecks Special Program


Day 1	Hurghada - Embarkation
Day 2	Check Dive, Sailing to Abu Nuhas to dive Gianis-D & Carnatic wrecks, Overnight at Abu Nuhas.
Day 3	Dive at Abu Nuhas the Sea Star, Carnatic & Chrisoula-K Wrecks, sailing to Gubal for Night Dive & overnight.
Day 4	Dive morning & mid-afternoon dives at Rosalie-Moller wreck, sailing to Ulysess wreck for afternoon dive, Sailing at night to the Brothers.
Day 5	Morning & mid-afternoon dives at Numibia wreck, afternoon dive at Aida wreck, overnight at the Brothers.
Day 6	Morning & mid-afternoon dives at Numibia wreck, afternoon dive at Aida wreck, sailing at night to Safaga.
Day 7	Morning & mid-afternoon dives at Salem Express wreck, sailing back to Hurghada.
Day 8	Hurghada - Disembarkation.

Brother – Daedalus – Rocky – St. John’s Program


Day 1	Port Ghaleb - Embarkation
Day 2	Check Dive at El Shouna, Sailing to Elphinstone for mid-afternoon & afternoon dive. Sailing at night to the Brother Islands.
Day 3	Dive the Big Brother in the morning, mid-afternoon & afternoon dives.
Day 4	Dive the Small Brother in the morning, mid-afternoon & afternoon dives. Sailing at night to Daedalus reef.
Day 5	Dive Daedalus in morning, mid-afternoon & afternoon dives. Sailing at night to Rocky Island.
Day 6	Morning dive at Rocky Island, mid-afternoon dive at Zabargad Island then sailing to St.John reef for afternoon & night dives. Sailing at night to Fury Shoel.
Day 7	Morning dive at Shaab Maksur & mid-afternoon dive at Claudia reef. Sailing to Port Ghaleb.
Day 8	Arriving early morning to Port Ghaleb. Disembarkation

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TOP Dive Sites

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St. John’s

Brothers Islands

Daedalus Reef

Elba Reef

Levanzo Wreck

Rocky Island

Zabargad Island

Thistlegorm

This wreck is a favourite among divers from all over the world, although some consider her a war grave. The Thistlegorm was a World War II army cargo ship heading to supply the British 8th Army in North Africa. She was packed to the gills with machinery and ammunition when a German bomber sank her on 6 October 1941.

Little Brother

This island offers some spectacular coral diving with the most colourful soft corals and delicate gorgonian forests at around 30m. As you turn your head away from the drop-off you are bound to see sharks gliding into the deep blue. The Brothers attract several species of sharks, including hammerheads, silver tips, oceanic whitetips and even tiger sharks can be encountered.

Carnatic

This P&O passenger and mail ship is shrouded in mystery. She was sunk in 1869 and only a fraction of the gold she was carrying has been recovered. The quality of light and abundance of sponge and table corals make her a favourite with underwater photographers.

Abu Nuhas

Translated from Arabic Nuhas means brass – a name given to the reef by local fishermen after it claimed a ship carrying a cargo of brass.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a VISA?

All visitors to Egypt require tourist VISA, which is valid for one month from the day it was issued. The average cost for a tourist VISA is $25 US dollars and can be purchased at the airport upon arrival.

Where can I get a VISA?

Check with your local travel agencies and tour operators for a tourist VISA. If you do not get a visa before arriving in Egypt, you can buy it inside the airport upon arrival.

What currency can I use in Egypt?

Most businesses and banks accept any currency however, the exchange rates may vary. Travelers checks are not widely accepted and may be difficult to cash. Exchange rates may vary. Exchange offices typically offer better exchange rates.

What should I pack for the trip?

The atmosphere on board the Royal Evolution is always relaxed and casual. You’ll spend your days in bathing suits and casual wear. Bring shorts or jeans, T-shirts and a windbreaker. Also bring a hat, suntan lotion (non-oil) and sunglasses. In winter, a sweatshirt or sweater is advisable.