It's every diver's dream: crystal-clear waters, beautiful marine life and an experience of a lifetime. It's a well-known fact that the Red Sea in Egypt has some, if not the best diving available anywhere in the world. From shallow coral reefs to deep wrecks, this place has it all.
Before you can experience the true beauty that the area holds, you will have to be qualified to dive. PADI (The professional association of diving instructors) are the world leaders in teaching diving qualifications. The basic open water qualification will allow you to safely dive to 18 meters (54 feet), which is more than enough to enjoy the diving you'll be taking part in. Visit http://www.padi.com/ for more details on their courses and to locate your nearest center.
It is possible to gain this PADI qualification, and gain others (such as advanced open water diver) whilst you are at the red sea. These are generally cheaper to take abroad, but they will cut down the time you have to do the things you want to do. These can take over 4 days, so if you're going for a week I would highly recommend becoming certified before you leave.
The most popular diving site in the red sea is Ras Mohammed national park. This offers everything a diver dreams about. There are beautiful coral gardens, drop offs and the awe-inspiring Yolanda wreck.
During your dives, don't be surprised if you see corals and animals ranging from lion and clown fish to stingrays, eels and triggerfish. The red sea is one of the most diverse marine ecosystems on the planet, which is why it continues to draw even more divers there each and every year.
Diving in the red sea truly is a remarkable experience that you will never forget. I highly recommend that you do it as soon as possible, as only when you've been to Egypt and know first hand what its like, will you understand how amazing it really is!
If you're thinking of taking a diving holiday to the red sea, there are many different options available. For the full experience of a diving holiday, live a board boats are by far the best value and most fun. However, they do retract from culture which is to be experienced in Egypt. If you are wishing to sight see, it'd be better to stay close to a dive resort, but still on the mainland. The Egyptian economy thrives off of its diving culture, so there are many different places to stay for all types of tastes and budgets.
To get the best out of Egypt and the red sea, it is advisable to go during July and August when the water is at its warmest and there is the best visibility. During these months the water averages around 27 degrees centigrade with at least 30 meter visibility.
So ask yourself; what will you be doing next summer?
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