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Explore Egypt

Diving in Egypt offers an unparalleled experience for enthusiasts looking to explore the vibrant depths of the Red Sea. Known for its crystal-clear waters and abundant marine life, Egypt provides a diverse range of dive environments from stunning coral reefs to dramatic wall dives and historic wrecks. One of the most famous sites is the SS Thistlegorm, a World War II shipwreck that attracts divers from all over the world. With a mix of shore dives, boat excursions, and liveaboards, divers of all levels can find their perfect adventure. The Red Sea's excellent visibility and warm waters create the ideal conditions for capturing the colorful fish, intricate corals, and the occasional dolphin or turtle sighting on camera.

Seasonal changes add a layer of excitement and variety to diving in Egypt. From March to May, divers are treated to the chance of spotting whale sharks, while the hotter months of June to August bring the thrill of encountering hammerhead sharks. As the sea cools from September to November, manta rays and thresher sharks make their appearances. Even during the low season from December to February, when ocean temperatures dip to around 22°C/72°F, the visibility is at its finest, offering pristine views of the underwater landscape. However, dive sites can become crowded during the high seasons as dive tourism peaks, so planning ahead is essential to ensure a memorable and enjoyable experience.

Power Plug Type
C, F
Payment Method
VISA, MC, AMEX
Tipping
10–20% / Service Staff & General Workers / Tipping (“baksheesh”) is customary and expected in most services; taxis usually excluded
Airports
CAI, HRG, LXR
Currency
EGP
Dial Code
+20
Electricity
220 V / 50 Hz
Time
UTC+02:00

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Open Water Diver

Open Water Diver

The course consists of the following sections: Academic material you will receive from the dive center. On your SSI App phone or tablet, you can study on your mySSIApp online whenever YOU have time. You will also need to review questions per chapter with multiple choice options to check your understanding of the topic. A final exam must also be taken with a score of min 80%. You can study the academic course material before arriving in Dahab. Of course, we will review the important parts of the academic material with you once you start the course. The practical part of the course includes 6 confined-water sessions in shallow water. During these training sessions, your instructor will brief you on the skills, explain them and demonstrates them underwater first, then ask each student to repeat the skills one by one. We offer a personalized approach and let you practice each skill until you master every single one. In addition, you will complete 4 open-water dives during the course. Open-Water Dives 1 and 2 will be conducted to a maximum depth of 12 meters. Open Water Dives 3 and 4 will be conducted to a maximum depth of 18 meters. During these dives, you will need to demonstrate some of the skills you have learned and practiced during the confined Session. Optional Dive #5 may be used to practice specific diving skills again without extra cost. The Course duration is 4.5-5.5 full days to complete. The price includes the following:  Academic SSI course material incl. certification fee. Full scuba equipment such as wetsuits, boots, fins, masks (except prescription masks), regulator, BCD, dive computer, tanks (various sizes with no extra cost), weights, and transportation to and from different dive sites for the Open Water dives. The Open Water dive sites are selected by the Dive Center each day according to the Tidal current & Wind.  The price incl. 14% VAT, Coast Guard fees per day, and MoT tax.  The Instructor-to-student ratio: 1:3  Transfer to and from the dive site. The Dive Centre is located at the Lagoona of Dahab, with sandy beach and shallow confined area ideal for the first confined session. The Dive Centre provides Class room, sitting area between training session. bathroom & outside shower, rinsing pool for dive equipment, dry room with lockers, hotel beach bar for juices. One Free water 1.5 ltr from the dive center / day .        What to bring with you: Beach towel, swimming costume, swimming shorts, in case you have sensitive skin bring a lycra shirt, sandals or Flip flops, sunglasses, sunlotian. Suggestion: bring rehydration salt with you / electrolytes   

Black Rock Dive Centre, Panda Dahab Resort, 46617, Dahab, South Sinai, EGY
August 17, 2026 +1 More
$461.25
€400.00

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Top Wildlife Sightings in Egypt

Egypt's Red Sea is a vibrant ecosystem teeming with marine biodiversity, making it a popular destination for divers. Common reef inhabitants include colorful fish species such as butterflyfish, angelfish, and the iconic clownfish, often seen darting among the coral gardens. These species are easily encountered year-round, offering a lively underwater experience any time you dive. Seasonally, divers can spot larger marine creatures. Between May and August, hammerhead sharks frequent the waters around the Brothers Islands and Daedalus Reef. Additionally, green turtles and hawksbill turtles are often seen throughout the year, particularly around Marsa Alam and the southern reefs. Rays, including the majestic manta rays, are also more prevalent in the summer months, making these warmer periods ideal for divers seeking encounters with these gentle giants.

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 200

Moray Eel

Moray Eel

118k Sightings
J
3.3k
F
3.2k
M
5.7k
A
9k
M
11k
J
11k
J
14k
A
12k
S
13k
O
16k
N
14k
D
7.1k
Green Turtle

Green Turtle

43k Sightings
J
1.4k
F
1.3k
M
2.4k
A
3.6k
M
4.2k
J
3.5k
J
4.8k
A
4.1k
S
4.7k
O
5.8k
N
4.9k
D
2.5k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 27

Barracuda

Barracuda

31k Sightings
J
876
F
789
M
1.5k
A
1.8k
M
2.3k
J
2.7k
J
4k
A
2.9k
S
3.6k
O
4.5k
N
4k
D
2k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 600

Wrasse

Wrasse

29k Sightings
J
723
F
717
M
1.6k
A
2.5k
M
2.7k
J
2.6k
J
3.4k
A
2.4k
S
3.2k
O
4k
N
3.1k
D
1.6k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 300

Octopus

Octopus

21k Sightings
J
419
F
421
M
909
A
1.9k
M
2.9k
J
2.3k
J
2.5k
A
1.4k
S
2.1k
O
2.7k
N
2.3k
D
923

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 25

Eagle Ray

Eagle Ray

12k Sightings
J
292
F
230
M
368
A
575
M
865
J
1.2k
J
2.3k
A
1.3k
S
1.5k
O
1.9k
N
1.2k
D
694
Hawksbill Turtle

Hawksbill Turtle

9.2k Sightings
J
144
F
245
M
342
A
574
M
750
J
692
J
1.1k
A
938
S
1.3k
O
1.4k
N
1.2k
D
513
Oceanic Whitetip Shark

Oceanic Whitetip Shark

5.4k Sightings
J
58
F
2
M
8
A
81
M
155
J
251
J
308
A
210
S
382
O
1.4k
N
2k
D
474
Loggerhead Turtle

Loggerhead Turtle

3.7k Sightings
J
62
F
81
M
118
A
227
M
376
J
286
J
464
A
377
S
522
O
580
N
410
D
194
Reef Manta Ray

Reef Manta Ray

3.6k Sightings
J
129
F
175
M
205
A
272
M
430
J
445
J
477
A
405
S
372
O
306
N
248
D
130

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 28

Clownfish

Clownfish

123k Sightings
J
4k
F
4.1k
M
7.2k
A
10k
M
11k
J
9.9k
J
13k
A
11k
S
14k
O
17k
N
13k
D
7.6k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 12

Lionfish

Lionfish

114k Sightings
J
3.8k
F
3.8k
M
7k
A
11k
M
11k
J
9.1k
J
12k
A
10k
S
12k
O
15k
N
13k
D
7.2k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 100

Parrotfish

Parrotfish

96k Sightings
J
3.3k
F
3.2k
M
5.9k
A
8.7k
M
8.7k
J
7.7k
J
10k
A
8.7k
S
10k
O
13k
N
10k
D
5.9k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

Butterfly Fish

Butterfly Fish

95k Sightings
J
3k
F
2.9k
M
5.4k
A
8.2k
M
8.9k
J
7.8k
J
11k
A
8.8k
S
10k
O
13k
N
10k
D
5.8k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 90

Angelfish

Angelfish

85k Sightings
J
2.8k
F
2.6k
M
4.8k
A
7.4k
M
7.7k
J
7k
J
9.5k
A
7.7k
S
9.2k
O
12k
N
9.3k
D
5.3k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

Pufferfish

Pufferfish

81k Sightings
J
2.8k
F
2.6k
M
4.5k
A
7k
M
7.2k
J
6.9k
J
9.2k
A
7.7k
S
9.1k
O
11k
N
8.6k
D
4.7k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 40

Triggerfish

Triggerfish

71k Sightings
J
2.2k
F
2.1k
M
3.9k
A
5.8k
M
6.6k
J
6.3k
J
8.5k
A
6.8k
S
7.9k
O
9.4k
N
7.6k
D
4.1k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 80

Stingrays

Stingrays

65k Sightings
J
2.3k
F
2.3k
M
3.8k
A
5.5k
M
6.1k
J
5k
J
7.1k
A
6k
S
7.1k
O
8.5k
N
6.9k
D
4.1k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 85

Surgeonfish

Surgeonfish

63k Sightings
J
2k
F
1.9k
M
3.4k
A
5.7k
M
5.9k
J
5.2k
J
6.7k
A
5.7k
S
6.9k
O
8.6k
N
6.9k
D
4k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 8

Bannerfish

Bannerfish

59k Sightings
J
1.8k
F
1.7k
M
3.5k
A
5.3k
M
5.4k
J
4.8k
J
6.7k
A
5.4k
S
6.3k
O
8.2k
N
6.5k
D
3.5k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

Soldierfish

Soldierfish

38k Sightings
J
1.1k
F
965
M
2.1k
A
3.3k
M
3.8k
J
3.4k
J
4.2k
A
3k
S
4.1k
O
5.1k
N
4.4k
D
2.4k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

Scorpionfish

Scorpionfish

35k Sightings
J
934
F
993
M
1.8k
A
2.8k
M
3.1k
J
2.9k
J
4.2k
A
3.5k
S
4k
O
4.9k
N
4.2k
D
1.9k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 150

Sweetlips and Grunts

Sweetlips and Grunts

34k Sightings
J
904
F
894
M
1.8k
A
2.9k
M
2.9k
J
2.8k
J
3.9k
A
2.8k
S
3.9k
O
5.1k
N
3.9k
D
1.9k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 90

Goatfish

Goatfish

33k Sightings
J
932
F
846
M
1.6k
A
2.7k
M
2.9k
J
2.7k
J
3.9k
A
2.8k
S
3.9k
O
4.6k
N
3.8k
D
2.1k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 350

Damselfish

Damselfish

31k Sightings
J
776
F
926
M
1.7k
A
2.5k
M
2.8k
J
2.4k
J
3.4k
A
2.5k
S
3.7k
O
4.3k
N
3.7k
D
1.9k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 25

Boxfish

Boxfish

27k Sightings
J
529
F
584
M
1.2k
A
2.3k
M
2.9k
J
2.7k
J
3.3k
A
2.4k
S
3k
O
3.7k
N
2.7k
D
1.2k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 40

Jackfish

Jackfish

24k Sightings
J
695
F
527
M
1.1k
A
1.6k
M
1.8k
J
1.9k
J
2.8k
A
1.8k
S
3.2k
O
3.7k
N
3.1k
D
1.6k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 30

Stonefish

Stonefish

23k Sightings
J
432
F
508
M
1.1k
A
2.2k
M
2.4k
J
2.1k
J
2.7k
A
2.3k
S
2.7k
O
3.3k
N
2.4k
D
1.2k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 110

Snapper

Snapper

22k Sightings
J
565
F
557
M
1.2k
A
1.7k
M
2.1k
J
1.9k
J
2.4k
A
2.1k
S
2.6k
O
3.2k
N
2.7k
D
1.2k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3

Cornetfish

Cornetfish

18k Sightings
J
468
F
538
M
901
A
1.7k
M
1.7k
J
1.4k
J
1.9k
A
1.4k
S
2.1k
O
2.9k
N
2k
D
1.1k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3

Trumpetfish

Trumpetfish

18k Sightings
J
492
F
508
M
1.1k
A
1.5k
M
1.5k
J
1.5k
J
2k
A
1.5k
S
1.9k
O
2.5k
N
2.2k
D
987

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

Grouper/Basslets

Grouper/Basslets

17k Sightings
J
411
F
436
M
822
A
1.3k
M
1.5k
J
1.4k
J
2.2k
A
1.6k
S
2.1k
O
2.4k
N
2k
D
1.1k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 15

Tuna

Tuna

13k Sightings
J
345
F
186
M
518
A
1.1k
M
1.5k
J
1.8k
J
1.9k
A
1k
S
1k
O
1.6k
N
1.5k
D
833

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3000

Nudibranch

Nudibranch

13k Sightings
J
150
F
203
M
671
A
1.3k
M
1.7k
J
1.2k
J
1.7k
A
1.1k
S
1.2k
O
1.5k
N
1.4k
D
587

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 20

Porcupinefish

Porcupinefish

11k Sightings
J
233
F
301
M
548
A
873
M
1.2k
J
849
J
1.2k
A
937
S
1.6k
O
1.8k
N
1.3k
D
533

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

Squirrelfish

Squirrelfish

9.7k Sightings
J
197
F
187
M
592
A
726
M
865
J
628
J
1.3k
A
694
S
1.2k
O
1.4k
N
1.4k
D
551

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 30

Sand Eel

Sand Eel

8.2k Sightings
J
263
F
294
M
403
A
710
M
728
J
610
J
888
A
726
S
966
O
1.2k
N
956
D
435

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 15

Garfish

Garfish

7.3k Sightings
J
152
F
161
M
294
A
513
M
582
J
424
J
820
A
731
S
882
O
1.4k
N
964
D
440

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 80

Emperor

Emperor

5.3k Sightings
J
118
F
61
M
220
A
368
M
508
J
388
J
618
A
474
S
811
O
780
N
614
D
329
Whitetip Reef Shark

Whitetip Reef Shark

5.2k Sightings
J
148
F
91
M
191
A
406
M
490
J
571
J
606
A
366
S
551
O
777
N
713
D
289

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

Pipefish

Pipefish

5.2k Sightings
J
85
F
108
M
301
A
447
M
544
J
374
J
539
A
389
S
610
O
832
N
649
D
277

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 120

Flounder

Flounder

4k Sightings
J
47
F
68
M
121
A
240
M
369
J
339
J
499
A
537
S
651
O
654
N
392
D
113

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3400

Shrimp

Shrimp

3.9k Sightings
J
46
F
59
M
119
A
241
M
351
J
254
J
667
A
531
S
492
O
613
N
418
D
143

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

Skate Fish

Skate Fish

3.6k Sightings
J
77
F
96
M
157
A
288
M
296
J
311
J
304
A
307
S
512
O
736
N
400
D
109
Garibaldi Damselfish

Garibaldi Damselfish

3.4k Sightings
J
51
F
26
M
144
A
342
M
417
J
279
J
326
A
296
S
353
O
378
N
567
D
201

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