Dive in Egypt

Quick facts about the Egypt

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

Dive in:

• Hurghada, Egypt
• Safaga, Egypt
• Marsa Alam, Egypt
• El Gouna, Egypt
• Tondoba Bay, Egypt
• Makadi Bay, Egypt
• Ras Ghalib, Egypt
• Hamata, Egypt
• Alexandria, Egypt

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt Dahab, Egypt Dahab, Egypt Nuweiba, Egypt Nuweiba, Egypt Taba, Egypt Taba, Egypt El Quseir, Egypt El Quseir, Egypt Saint Johns, Egypt Saint Johns, Egypt Gubal Strait, Egypt Gubal Strait, Egypt The Brother Islands, Egypt The Brother Islands, Egypt Strait of Tyran, Egypt Strait of Tyran, Egypt Cairo, Egypt Cairo, Egypt Ras Mohammed National Park, Egypt Ras Mohammed National Park, Egypt

Best dive centers in Egypt

• Ilios Dive Club Hurghada, Egypt

Best dive sites in Egypt

• Abil Ali Saint Johns, Egypt
• Abu Aklas Hamata, Egypt
• Abu Galauwa - Small Wreck Hamata, Egypt
• Abu Hashish Hurghada, Egypt
• Abu Helal Dahab, Egypt