Explore Red Sea Coast

The Red Sea Coast in Egypt offers an extraordinary diving experience, attracting enthusiasts with its year-round diving opportunities and pleasant temperatures. Known for its remarkable visibility, the region boasts coral gardens that surpass imagination, presenting countless shades of sparkling blue. Whether you're a novice or an advanced Tec diver, the Red Sea has something for everyone. Shallow coral reefs teeming with vibrant fish cater to beginners, while deep, challenging sites invite seasoned explorers. The area's unique geography, formed by a massive earth crack, provides incredible depths and fascinating dive environments, including thrilling drift dives in areas with stronger currents.

The pristine condition of the Red Sea's reefs is a pleasant surprise for many visitors. Despite its popularity, the marine ecosystem remains well-preserved, with divers often encountering dolphins, towering coral pinnacles, and an array of reef sharks. The region's dive spots are accessible by boat, with options ranging from daily trips to extensive liveaboard adventures. Additionally, efforts to promote marine conservation underscore the region's commitment to maintaining its natural beauty. The Red Sea Coast's consistent diving conditions and variety of unique experiences make it an inspiring destination for divers of all levels.

Places to Explore

Marsa Alam

60 Divesites 11 Centers

Marsa Alam is quickly becoming one of the most popular, major tourist destinations on the Red Sea Region of Egypt thanks to its beautiful beaches and resorts.

El-Quesir

52 Divesites 19 Centers

El Quseir is a great spot for shore diving, with reefs set just off the coast. The waters are clear and calm and reef fish abound.

Safaga

31 Divesites 13 Centers

Safaga is a wonderfully secluded tourist destination with just a few vacation homes and bungalows along with a small hotel.

Hurghada

22 Divesites 22 Centers

Hurghada has become a leading diving location with Soma Bay, Hurghada, Makadi Bay, and El Gouna all excellent diving locations.

Abu Nuhas

5 Divesites

Located two hours north of Hurghada, off the coast of the Red Sea in Egypt is Abu Nuhas, a ship graveyard and a wreck diving dream come true. Abu Nuhas translates to ‘Father of Badluck’ and with good reason, this submerged reef has been the cause of at least five ships to have sunk. There are four wrecks which are accessible for recreational divers; Carnatic, Giannis D, Chrisoula K and Kimon M. Divers diving at Abu Nuhas can penetrate these wrecks and swim through their history while also being surrounded by a colourful and exciting marine ecosystem.

Zabargad Island

1 Divesite

Hidden away off the southernmost tip of the Red Sea Coast in Egypt, is Zabargad. Along with Rocky and St Johns, Zabargad is one of three islands located in Foul Bay and lies approximately 50 kilometres off the coast of Berenice. Due to their remote location, these islands are still not as popular as some other diving destinations of this area, but this is beneficial to divers as the areas are less crowded and the marine environment is still in pristine condition. The Island is surrounded by drop offs which are crowded with coral formations and coral pinnacles, and as an added bonus, Zabargad has its own local wreck for divers to enjoy.

Rocky Island

Located in the south of the Red Sea off the coast of Egypt. Rocky is the small brother island of Zabargad and St John's located in the Foul Bay area. Rocky Island is a slim, long shaped island who looks small from above, but underwater has steep drops offs which disappear into the depths of the blue. Due to their remote locations, these islands have been voted some of the best preserved reefs, and so some of the best diving in the Red Sea. The drop offs and walls here are covered in impressive Gorgonians, Soft Corals, Black Coral Trees and Sea Fans. This is a popular spot for drift dives as there can be strong currents, but the ride is worth it as there is a wall on one side, and large pelagic species gliding past out in the blue, on the other side.

Daedalus Reef

1 Divesite

The Daedalus reef lies to the east of Marsa Alam on the coast of the Red Sea in Egypt. It is a shallow reef which has steep drop offs along all sides. This is a mecca for large marine species and the main highlight of why divers visit here. It is located far out and has heavy currents which attracts species such as Hammerheads, Thresher Sharks, Whale Sharks, Manta Rays...and more! Even though these large species are absolutely bucket list, Daedalus also offers some incredible coral tables and coral walls, including an entire wall covered in Anemones and all the Clownfish defending their homes, an adorable sight to see.

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Euro-Divers Utopia Beach Club

Obohacený vzduch Nitrox 2. stupeň (40%)

13 Nov 2025 + 33 more

Jako potápěč s Nitroxem můžete prodloužit časy na dně a bezpečnostní rezervy a navíc zkrátit intervaly mezi vynořením - takže můžete trávit více času potápěním a méně čekáním! V tomto programu si osvojíte nové dovednosti a rozšíříte své potápěčské znalosti a zároveň se naučíte, jak bezpečně plánovat a potápět se se směsí obohacenou vzduchem s obsahem kyslíku až 40 %. Po dokončení získáte certifikát SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% nebo 40%.

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Blue Submarine diving center Happy Life Hotel

Enriched Air Nitrox Level 2 (40%)

13 Nov 2025

As a Nitrox diver, you can increase your bottom times and safety margins, plus shorten your surface intervals - so you can spend more time diving and less time waiting! In this program, you will learn new skills and increase your diving knowledge whilst learning how to safely plan and dive with enriched air mixtures of up to 40% oxygen. Upon completion, you will earn an SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% or 40% certification.

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The Divers Universe

Enriched Air Nitrox Level 2 (40%)

13 Nov 2025 + 20 more

باعتبارك غواصًا Nitrox ، يمكنك زيادة أوقات الغوص في القاع وزيادة هامش الأمان، بالإضافة إلى تقصير فترات الغوص على السطح - حتى تتمكن من قضاء المزيد من الوقت في الغوص ووقت أقل في الانتظار! في هذا البرنامج، ستتعلم مهارات جديدة وتزيد من معرفتك بالغوص بينما تتعلم كيفية التخطيط والغوص بأمان باستخدام مخاليط الهواء المخصبة التي تحتوي على ما يصل إلى 40% من الأكسجين. عند الانتهاء، سوف تحصل على شهادة إس إس آي (SSI) الهواء المخصب بالنيتروكس(EAN) (Enriched Air Nitrox) 32% أو 40%.

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The Divers Universe

Advanced Open Water Diver

13 Nov 2025 + 23 more

Wenn du dich nicht entscheiden kannst, welche Specialty Programme für dich am besten geeignet sind, dann nimm an dem SSI Advanced Open Water Diver Programm teil! Du wirst Deep Diving und Navigation sowie 3 weitere Specialty-Bereiche ausprobieren, bevor du dich für eine vollständige Specialty-Ausbildung entscheidest. Es ist eine großartige Möglichkeit zu erfahren, worum es bei der Ausbildung zum Advanced Open Water Diver geht und wie wertvoll sie für deine Tauchabenteuer sein kann. Während des Advanced Open Water Diver Programms lernst du 5 verschiedene Specialties kennen, indem du nach einem ausführlichen Briefing mit deinem SSI Instructor einen Freiwasser-Trainingstauchgang pro Specialty absolvierst. Bei diesem Programm hast du völlige Freiheit, alles zu erkunden. Du kannst die kompletten Specialty Trainings jederzeit absolvieren und dir dein Advanced Open Water Diver Training darauf anrechnen lassen.

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Orca Diveclub El Gouna

Open Water Diver

15 Nov 2025

This globally recognized certification program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventures as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification.

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Coraya Divers Coraya Bay

Instructor Evaluation - IE

15 Nov 2025

Beginne noch heute - Du musst Divemaster oder gleichwertig sein, um an dem 3-stufigen Instructor Training von SSI teilzunehmen. Die Ausbildung beginnt mit der Teilnahme am Assistant Instructor / Instructor Training Course in Kombination mit Digital Learning. Nach erfolgreichem Abschluss des Instructor Training Course (ITC) nimmst du an einer Instructor Evaluation (IE) teil, um dich als SSI Open Water Instructor zu qualifizieren. Dieses 10-tägige Trainingsprogramm berechtigt dich dazu, verschiedene SSI Schlüsselprogramme wie Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue und Dive Guide selbstständig zu unterrichten.

Wer sich zwischen den Trainings mehr Zeit zum Lernen und Sammeln wertvoller Unterrichtserfahrung nehmen möchte, kann die 3 Teile auch in Einzelschritten absolvieren - Assistant Instructor, Instructor Training Course (ITC) und Instructor Evaluation (IE) nacheinander im eigenen Tempo und mit einem flexiblen Zeitplan.

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The Divers Universe

مرشد غوص

17 Nov 2025 + 2 more

برنامج Divemaster هو الخطوة الأولى في رحلة مثيرة. اكسب احترام رفاقك في الغوص وكن سفيراً للغوص من خلال الالتحاق ببرنامج Divemaster. كل ما تحتاجه للبدء هو 40 غطسة موثقة/ مسجلة وشهادات في الغوص العميق والملاحة والرؤية الليلية والرؤية المحدودة أو ما لا يقل عن 5 غطسات مسجلة/ موثقة في كل مجال بالإضافة إلى إجهاد الغواص والإنقاذ. سيتم اعتمادك كمرشد غطس بعد إكمال برنامج Divemaster بنجاح. عندما يكون شغفك هو تحويل شغفك إلى مهنة من خلال توجيه الغواصين المعتمدين أو تدريس برامج البيئة أو مساعدة المدربين أو حتى أن تصبح مدربًا بنفسك، فإن خطوتك التالية هي ترقية Divemaster مع ما لا يقل عن 60 غطسة مسجلة/موثقة. قم بالترقية إلى Divemaster على الفور أو في أي وقت بعد ذلك من خلال الدراسة الذاتية لمواد علم الغوص، واجتياز الامتحان النهائي الرقمي الذي يجعلك محترفاً في SSI.

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Orca Coral Garden

Diver Stress & Rescue

18 Nov 2025

The SSI Diver Stress and Rescue specialty program teaches you the skills you need to protect yourself and other divers. You will learn how to identify stress, how to prevent accidents and be taught practical techniques to conduct rescues and provide emergency care. With a combination of pool and open water practice sessions, you will become well prepared and confident at handling emergency and rescue situations. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty certification.

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Red Sea Blue Paradise

Decompression Diving

21 Nov 2025

The SSI Decompression Diving Specialty will teach you how to dive beyond the no-decompression limits. You will learn to plan and conduct dives to a maximum depth of 40 meters with limited decompression using your recreational total diving system and a single decompression cylinder. You will learn and practice how to effectively use your dive computer features, including switching gases, gas integration, time-to-reserve, and time-to-surface. Using these computer functions will become second nature, enabling you to safely conduct dives with limited decompression without hours of dive planning. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Decompression Diving Specialty certification and be able to explore stunning deep dive sites or larger wrecks without being restricted by the traditional no-decompression limits. The opportunities to expand your diving adventures have just got bigger!

Diver Level Programs / Courses

Red Sea Blue Paradise

Enriched Air Nitrox Level 2 (40%)

22 Nov 2025 + 1 more

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Extra Divers Makadi Bay

Assistant Instructor

24 Nov 2025

The Assistant Instructor rating is the next step after becoming a Divemaster along the scuba instructor pathway. It allows you to collect valuable teaching experience, practice briefings, teach academics, and conduct in-water training. If you want to further your career as a dive professional, you can finish the Instructor Training Course, pass the Instructor Evaluation, and become an Open Water Diving Instructor.

Professional Level Programs / Courses

Extra Divers Makadi Bay

Open Water Instructor (Instructor Training Course ITC)

24 Nov 2025 + 1 more

The Instructor Evaluation (IE) is the final step of SSI’s 2-Step Instructor Training Approach Divemasters or equivalent-level professionals will have to successfully complete the Instructor Training Course (ITC) first where you’ll learn how to: • Conduct academic sessions • Lead confined water training • Teach Open Water Diver and various Specialty programs like Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress&Rescue, Perfect Buoyancy and more • Develop student management and communication skills Already an experienced instructor with another agency? You may be eligible for shortened oboarding options where you will only have to complete certain parts of the Instructor Training Course (ITC) followed by passing an Instructor Evaluation (IE). Contact an SSI Training Center near you to learn more. Already certified as an Assistant Instructor with another agency? You could continue your professional journey with SSI. Get in touch with a local SSI Training Center to explore your options.

Top Dive Sites Map

★★★★☆ Marsa Gabal el Rosas (Ducks center)

Narrow entrance with a sandy bottom. Nice coral. A good dive site to make drift dives from the zodiac on the North Anemone City. Good for experienced and beginner divers.

★★★★☆ Kalawy House Reef, South

A beautiful house reef sitting just off-shore from the Magic Life resort. Easily accessible from the beach or the jetty with calm conditions and very clear water.

★★★★★ Salem Express, wreck

Travel time approx. 90 minutes. This wreck sank in 1991 with many casualties. The Salem Express is 110m long and 18m wide. She lies at a depth of 12-33m.

★★★★☆ Marsa Shagra House Reef

Marsa Shagara is a bay with an easy sand bottom entrance that leads to South or North reef dives. The depth starts at 1m and drops to 40m + outside the bay. It is one of the most pristine house reef dives in the south. This dive is great for entry level and experienced divers.

★★★★☆ Panorama Reef North

Panorama Reef is one of the top dive sites in the Safaga area. The reef formation and location attract all the amazing large marine species that you would expect to see in the deep blue. Two different dives can be done here: north and south Plato. Both dives average 0 to 40m plus in depth.

★★★★☆ Zabargad House Reef

At the Zabargad hotel you can dive in our Lagona Divers house reef, just pack your equipment at the dive center and walk 50 meters to the sea....

★★★★☆ Abu Ghusun (Wreck)

The dive site is located approx. 70km south of Marsa Alam and is a shallow dive from 5m to 25m with easy access from shore over the sand to the shipwreck that lays at 16m /17m deep. This dive is suitable for entry level divers, however, in rough conditions, visibility might not be the best.

★★★★☆ Shaab Samadai / Dolphin House

Shoaab Samaday, also known as Dolphin House, is a protected area by the Egyptian environment authorities. The crescent formation of the reef and shallow water has, over the time, attracted bottlenose dolphins to use it as a rest location. This dive is perfect for entry level divers and snorkelers alike.

★★★★☆ Elphinstone Reef

This is one of the most famous dive site in Egypt. The Elphinstone Reef is full of healthy corals, magnificent clear blue water, and rich marine life. It is also a great destination to see your first shark.

★★★★★ Abu Dabour

The nearby jetty can be used to enter this dive or you can enter from the shore through a very nice small canyon leading you to the clear blue water. This dive starts with a sloping sand bottom where you can choose to head to the north or south reef.

★★★★☆ Tulip Resort House Reef

The entrance to the dive site is from the jetty. There is a coral wall until 12m and then a sandy bottom with few coral gardens dropping to 40m. Beautiful hard corals.

★★★★☆ Utopia Beach House Reef South

Housereef directly in front of Utopia Beach Club / Pensee south of El Quseir, Egypt. Shallow inside part, great for snorkeling, training and night dives. Fairly protected from waves and currents. Sandy bottom with coral blocks. Many holes and caverns in the reef.

★★★★☆ Tobia Arbaa

Tobia Arbaa is a popular dive site near Safaga and can be reached by speedboat or daily boat tour. The dive site contains five main pinnacles on a shallow sandy bottom and is suitable for entry level and advanced divers alike.

★★★★☆ Shaab Bohar Kebir

Shaab Bohar Kebir east and west are located in the north part of Fury Shoals Reefs . Both sides have such a huge amazing coral garden and many coral blocks with soft corals.

★★★★☆ Daedalus Reef

Deadalus Reef can only be reached by Liveaboard boats and is one of the top dive sites on most diver’s wish list. A stand alone 400m long reef approx. 80km away from Marsa Alam, this spectacular reef is difficult to miss as it even has its own lighthouse.

Diving at the Red Sea Coast

The Red Sea Coast is renowned for its spectacular dive sites that cater to both shore and liveaboard divers. Among the top attractions is the SS Thistlegorm, a historic wreck dive teeming with WWII artifacts and vibrant marine life. This site offers an intriguing underwater museum experience that is both eerie and fascinating. For those interested in shore diving, Dahab's Blue Hole provides easy access to a vertical abyss, famous for its coral walls and schools of fish. Night dives in this region unveil unique marine behaviors, such as the feeding activities of nocturnal hunters, offering a thrilling experience for divers. The Red Sea's diverse offerings ensure an exciting balance between adventurous liveaboard trips and serene shore dives.

The best Months to dive at the Red Sea Coast

The Red Sea Coast offers excellent diving conditions throughout the year, attracting divers with its warm waters and rich marine life. Water temperatures range from 21°C (70°F) in winter to 30°C (86°F) in summer, ensuring comfortable dives in any season. Visibility is consistently superb, often exceeding 30 meters, which allows for breathtaking views of coral reefs and vibrant underwater ecosystems.

While diving is possible year-round, the best conditions typically occur between April and September, when the waters are warmest and visibility is at its peak. However, winds can be stronger during the winter months, potentially affecting surface conditions and currents. These factors may make some dive sites less accessible, but they rarely prevent diving altogether. Overall, the Red Sea Coast remains a prime destination for divers seeking adventure at any time of the year.