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The Red Sea in Egypt is a highly sought-after diving destination, with over 300 dive sites accessible by shore or daily boat, as well as top-ranking spots and marine parks accessible only by liveaboard. The Red Sea is known for its healthy reefs, featuring over 300 different types of corals and a great variety of landscapes, such as small and big reefs, shallow and drop-off areas, hard coral gardens, soft coral drop-off walls, caverns, and wrecks. The underwater visibility is excellent, ranging from 20 to 30 meters throughout the year. The Red Sea is home to over 2,000 fish species, from micro and small pelagic to big pelagic, including sharks and mantas. The sea’s mild to medium currents and weather conditions make diving comfortable year-round, with flat sea conditions most weeks of the year. The best time to dive in the Red Sea is from April to December, offering the most comfortable water temperature, best visibility, and opportunities for big marine life sightings.

Liveaboard Itenrary In Egypt

St Johns Deep South

Discover the magical underwater world of St. John’s, Egypt. Liveaboards offer spectacular views of walls full of gorgonias, black coral, and soft corals, as well as big pelagics such as Tuna, barracuda, napoleon wrasse, sharks, and dolphins.

North-Tiran

Daedalus & Fury Soals

BDE

Daedalus - Rocky Zabargad

Rocky-Zabargad - St johns

North& Brothers

Facts About Egypt

Language: The official language is Arabic
Religion: Islam (majority 84%), Coptic Cristian’s (15%), others 1%
Currency: Egyptian Pound (EGP in denominations of 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 (also as coin).
Electricity: Egypt has a 220V / 50Hz electrical system, with two plug types: Plug type C and plug type F.
Phone: If you want a SIM card you can buy one either at the airport or in most bigger towns a card of Orange or Vodafone. You will need to show your passport and make sure that your phone is unlocked before your trip to Egypt.
Airport: Our trips leave either from Hurghada Marina or Port Ghalib. Closest international airports: Hurghada and Marsa Alam

Egypt is the second biggest country Africa’s and has the largest, most densely settled population among the Arab countries. It has one of the longest histories of any country, tracing its heritage along the Nile Delta back to the 6th–4th millennia BCE. Egypt is located on the northeast corner of the African continent. It is bordered by Libya to the West, Sudan to the South, the Red Sea to the East, and the Mediterranean Sea to the North. The country is divided into 27 governorates, wherefrom the complete region around the Red Sea counts as one governorate, except the gulf of Aqaba. Egypt’s beaches on the Mediterranean and the Red Sea extend to over 3,000 kilometres which is just “wow”.

Climate

Egypt’s climate is predominantly hot and dry, with very little rainfall throughout the year. The country experiences two main seasons: a hot summer and a mild winter. The summer season runs from May to September, with temperatures ranging from 32°C to 40°C in most parts of the country. Along the Red Sea in the winter months the days are still hot and warm, but at night it might be windy. Consider taking a sweater or hoodie with you.

Water temperatures range between 22 (January – March) 23-25 (April) 26+ (May – November), December will still be around 24/25.

Visa

Most nationalities can buy their visa upon arrival at the airport or an e-visa online. The visa itself costs 25$ and is valid 30 days. Check ahead!

sightseeing

f you have time before or after your liveaboard trip, we can highly recommend you a visit to the ancient Egyptian history either to explore some of the majestic temples in Luxor, a Nubian village in Aswan or the pyramids in Cairo (Giza). There are also nice hotels spread all along the Red Sea where you can add an additional few days or week exploring more from the beautiful underwater world of the Red Sea.

Destinations

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