Hurghada is the central Red Sea coast diving hub — the largest dive centre concentration in Egypt, easy access to Giftun Islands, Carless Reef, Abu Nuhas wrecks, and offshore reefs. Articles, dive sit
Hurghada is the central Red Sea coast diving hub — the largest dive centre concentration in Egypt, easy access to Giftun Islands, Carless Reef, Abu Nuhas wrecks, and offshore reefs. Articles, dive site guides and trip planning advice.
The scalloped hammerhead (Sphyrna lewini) is the Red Sea's most famous summer shark encounter. Jackson Reef in the Straits of Tiran hosts reliable aggregations August-September.
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After 30 years running boats in both destinations, the honest answer to the most asked question in Red Sea diving — which base is right for your trip?
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A 70-metre Soviet-built warship sunk by Israeli aircraft in 1970, resting at 25-32m just twenty minutes from Hurghada Marina. Honest guide to the dive, the history, and what to expect underwater.
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A 115-metre passenger ferry that sank in 1991 carrying hundreds of pilgrims home from Mecca. The wreck, the history, and the ethical question every diver must answer for themselves.
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Carcharhinus longimanus — the Red Sea's iconic pelagic shark. Season, best sites (Elphinstone, Brothers, Daedalus), behaviour and safe-diving guidelines.
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Stenella longirostris — named for their aerial spins. Dolphin House, Sataya Reef, dolphin-watching etiquette and responsible encounter guidelines.
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Gymnothorax javanicus — the largest moray species on earth. Where to find them, the truth about their "aggressive" reputation, and photography tips.
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New visibility records at Giftun Islands plus a strong whale shark season — full updated dive site rankings for 2026 from PADI instructors diving Hurghada weekly.
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Chelonia mydas — the Red Sea's most commonly-encountered turtle. Resident populations, nesting behaviour, and how to dive with turtles respectfully.
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Cheilinus undulatus — the Red Sea's most recognisable reef fish, often following divers throughout the dive. Behaviour, best sites, conservation.
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The world's most famous wreck dive — cargo holds, motorbikes, rifles, locomotives. Everything you need to know about depth, currents, penetration routes and booking from Sharm or Hurghada.
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Over 100 species of sea slug in the Red Sea — from 1cm candy-stripe beauties to the 15cm Spanish Dancer. Best macro sites, species ID and photography.
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