Diving in Egypt

Hurghada:
Most of the dive sites in Hurghada are small island or reef rising from the deep. Diving is made from boats in this area and usually, day trips are made on charter boats. Moreover, night dive is not allowed there.

1. The Strait of Gubal:

Shaab Ali: a large reef area which is characterized with clean water. It has three large wrecks with corals that covers most of its parts.

Shaab Rock: at the Southern end of Shaab Ali. It has also wrecks and sharks can be spotted here. Usually it requires drift dives.

Shadwan: the largest island in the strait of Gubal. Large sharks, tuna and barracuda may be spotted here especially in the middle third of the island.

Siyul Kabirah (Big Siyul): characterized with black corals and some nice caves. Part of the reefs can also be seen above the surface.

Umm Usk: is located in the Northernmost site of the Gubal Group. It is characterized with coral outcrops and reef fish.

Abu Nuhas: is the greatest navigation hazard in the northern Red Sea. It was named after the oldest wreck which was carrying copper (Nuhas in Arabic). It has 4 wrecks in all, that can be accessed and is considered a good spot for wreck lovers.

Umm Qamar (Moon): the name of a little island. Most diving areas lie to the southeast where the island has mooring. It is characterized with fringing coral reefs and many caves. Moreover, sharks can be spotted here.

Shabroor Umm Qamar: considered the best diving site in the area. It has a ship wreck surrounded with many creatures. Some of these creatures can be touched and sometimes fed like the Napoleon and lionfish.

Safaga:
Safaga is a small town and port at the south. It has 5 diving spots: Abu Hashish, Sharm El Arab, Ota Tobia, Panorama Reef and Abu Helal.

Sharm El Arab has best of the coral formations and reef fish. It is characterized with its very big basket stars. Night dives are allowed.

Alexandria:
Alexandria is known for its beautiful beaches that attract people from all over the world; however, it is the most recent diving spot in Egypt. It now offers one of the most interesting diving experiences in the world. Unlike the Red Sea, Alexandria does not have beautiful coral reefs neither colorful fishes. Diving in Alexandria is a dive into history. Whole cities, palaces and boats are lie beneath the Alexandrian Shore and nobody knows the exact reason they sank in the first place. Although some of the important statues of queens and kings were extracted from underwater; some 7000 Monuments belonging to the Pharaonic and Roman dynasties are preserved underwater.

For all wrecks lover, Alexandria offers you wrecks of ships and cities dating back to 300 BC. Most of the underwater monuments are located in Abu Keer Gulf where whole cities still exist.

Aminotheese City: a whole city with its temples, houses, statues and enormous number of handmade craft. The Goddess Isis used to be worshiped in this city.

Heraliqueon City (The Sins City): This city witnessed the Pharos, Batalmeese, and Bezantic era. It was the Pilgrims City where people come to worship the Goddess Isis. Nobody knows why it is called the Sins City.

Cleopatra's city: This city dates back to 300 BC, and was build by Alexander the Great. It is a complete city with palaces, monuments and even shipwrecks.

Cleopatra Palace: is located inside the Western Port of Alexandria. You will enjoy seeing Cleopatra's royal districts, the statue of Mark Anthony and other monuments. Moreover another spot for diving is the debris of Cleopatra's sun boat and the wreckage of a 2nd World War plane that exists inside Cleopatra's palace.

Quaitabay Fort: There are 3 spots below Quaitbay Fort. The first one is the wreckage of a boat that used to carry goods to Alexandria during Cleopatra's era. The second is the remains of a Roman shipwreck that also used to carry goods to Alexandria. It is located about 650 meters away from Quaitbay Fort. The third spot is another wreckage of a ship that also used to carry goods during Cleopatra's era. It is located 450 meters from Quaitbay Fort.