Dive in The Brother Islands
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Big Brother The Brother Islands, Egypt
around 10 diffrent dives are possible.Wrack Aida and Wrack Numidia -
Little Brother The Brother Islands, Egypt
Steep walls, black coral, great gorgonians -
Numidia Wreck The Brother Islands, Egypt
The 137m long British cargo ship Numidia sunk in july 20th, 1901. The bows lies near 8m deep with a pair of Railway Engine Wheels. The rest of the wreck goes down to 40m and the stern lies near 80m.Highlights: Wonderful wreck, Gray Sharks -
The Aida Wreck The Brother Islands, Egypt
This 75m long Egyptian ship was build in France and launched in 1911. It sunk September 15th, 1957.Her bows at 25m and her stern at 60m.In a big storm in september 1957 a captain decided to ignore all warnings and bring the Aida to Big Brother. Back then she was a supply ship for the Egyptian Army.…
- Quick facts about the The Brother Islands
- Visibility: 20m - 40m
- Recommended Equipment: 3mm wetsuit in summer, and 5mm wetsuit in winter
- Prices: The common belief that you will save a lot of money is questionable, as courses here cost between US$350 and US$500 (€280 and €400).
- Seasons: All year round diving season. It follows the northern hemisphere Summer and Winter seasons. If you wish to have warm water it is best to visit the Red Sea between June and September.
- Water Temperature: 20°C (68°F) in February, 27°C (81°F) from July to October
- Air Temperature: Air temperatures in Egypt reaches 40°C (104°F) in August and falls to 20°C (68°F) in the winter (December to February).
- Highlights: Wreck diving, coral reefs, wall dives and pelagic. Also Whale sharks and Oceanic White Tip sharks.
- Currents: The currents do vary and can be from gentle to very strong.
- Average Depth: 5m - 40m