| The Red Sea's narrow, sheltered shores have | | | | Greek boat that sunk in 1983 after colliding |
| extensive shallow shelves which allow marine | | | | with another wreck. Divers can swim through |
| life to flourish; the region supports over | | | | the deserted hull and see large moray eels, |
| 200 hard and soft species of coral, over 1000 | | | | shoals of batfish, and butterfly fish. |
| invertebrates and over 110 species of fish - | | | | |
| 10 percent of which are not known to be found | | | | 'Thistlegorm', a British ship that was sunk |
| anywhere else in the world. The rich | | | | by bombers in 1941 is rated as one of the top |
| biodiversity of the area has been officially | | | | ten best diving sites in the world. Much of |
| recognised by the Egyptian government, who | | | | the huge vessel's cargo is very well |
| set up the 'Ras Mohamed National Park' in | | | | persevered and can still be seen, such as |
| 1983 to protect the Red Sea from pollution | | | | motorbikes, rifles and even train carriages! |
| and over development. | | | | |
| | | | Egypt is well equipped for hosting diving |
| As the world's most northerly tropical sea, | | | | holidays, and divers of all levels - from |
| it is very popular with European divers and | | | | complete beginners to experienced scuba |
| offers hundreds of top diving spots. Not only | | | | masters - are well catered for. Live-aboard |
| is it extremely diverse in marine life, but | | | | diving holidays are one of the best ways of |
| with an average water temperature of around | | | | maximising your underwater time and offer |
| 26C, good visibility and a small tidal range | | | | comfortable accommodation, with double or |
| it is also considered a safe place to dive. | | | | twin cabins, large air conditioned rooms with |
| Though the Red Sea laps the shores of several | | | | en-suite bathrooms available. Most also offer |
| North African and Middle Eastern countries, | | | | plenty of indoor and on-deck seating and a |
| including Sudan, Eritrea, Somalia, Saudi | | | | bar where guests can purchase soft drinks as |
| Arabia and Yemen, it is Egypt that is best | | | | well as beer and wine. Experienced crew |
| known as the host of diving holidays. | | | | members provide catering as well as guidance |
| | | | to the best diving sites in the area. |
| For experienced divers, the Red Sea's many | | | | |
| wreck sites offer a fascinating glimpse of | | | | With such as wealth of diving opportunities, |
| marine history and also how nature can take | | | | it's little wonder that the Red Sea, and |
| man-made materials and use them as a habitat. | | | | Egypt in particular continues to be one of |
| Examples of this includes the 'Ghiannis D', a | | | | the most popular diving spots in the world. |