Diving in Hurghada and Safaga Egypt

EL Gouna

Also known as “The Little Venice of the Red Sea” , the El Gouna resort rejoices in having 33 diving sites, some of which are still virgin, and others which are renowned for their mysterious wrecks.
Whilst exploring the impressive reefs of Abu Nuhas, discover the colourful coral reefs and dense aquatic fauna that populate the underwater world of The Carnatic, The Chrisoula K, The Giannis D and the Rosalie Moller wrecks.

• Diving Ability

All levels

• Marine Life

Napoleon fish, turtles, rays, giant moray eels and va,rious species of shark.

• Unmisseble dives

Sha’ab El Erg for the Poseidon Garden’s coral gardens
Sha’ab Abu Nuhas for its wrecks

• Wrecks

Carnatic - Chrisoula K - Giannis D - Kimon M - Rosalie Moller - Ulysses

Hurghada

Hurghada is one of Egypt’s most unusual diving sites, a life-size aquarium which is a must for dedicated divers.
After threading your way through the swaying branches of giant red gorgonians at Police Station and admiring the fabulous alcyonarian coral at Erg Somaya, you’ll find yourself in the magical underwater garden which surrounds the coral reef islands of Shawan, Giftun and Gubal.

• Diving Ability

All levels

• Marine Life

Butterflyfish, rainbow wrasse, rocklings and moray eels, Napoleon fish, turtles, grouper fish, dolphins, blacktip sharks, schools of surgeonfish.

• Unmissable Dives

Police Station for its giant gorgonians
Small Giftun Islands (depth 100m)
Erg Somaya for its alcyonarians

• Wrecks

El Mina - Colona IV - Excalibur

Safaga

Safaga has numerous diving sites that are accessible to everyone, thanks to the excellent visibility and generally weak currents which characterise the local waters. Rich and colourful fauna abound in the sumptuous coral gardens, especially at Ras Abu Soma and Sha’ab Tobia. From Tobia Arbaa to the mythical spot at Panorama Reef, passing through the Middle Reef coral gardens and taking in the Salem Express wreck, any diving trip in this peaceful fishing port is sure to leave you with unforgettable memories.

• Diving Ability

All Levels

• Marine Life

Napoleon fish, parrotfish, barracudas, grouper fish, clownfish, rockfish, stingrays, red mullet, multicolored fish, sharks, and turtles.

• Unmissable Dives

Ras Abu Soma and Sha’ab Tobia for their pelagic fauna Panorama Reef for drops to depths of over 100 m
Middle reef for night diving

• Wrecks

Salem Express - Al Kahfain - M.V. Hatour
From El Gouna to Safaga
Visit the ‘aquarium’ and be astounded by the magnificent collection of fish, before relaxing happily on one of the beaches near these superb sites.