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Red Sea Dive Overview

• Wrecks, abundant reef fish life, multiple macro critters, dolphins and awesome coral gardens.
• Water temperature: 74 - 82F, 23 - 28C.
• A 3-5mm wetsuit is recommended for summer and 7mm in the winter.
• 7-night charters

Diving The Red Sea

Scuba diving in the Red Sea is a true delight, offering an abundance of marine life that includes over a thousand fish species, with an impressive one-fifth of them found exclusively in this unique body of water. The region's sunny and favorable conditions promote coral growth, resulting in a stunning array of over 200 soft and hard coral species that form extensive gardens along the Red Sea's shallow shelves. Beneath the lively reefs, the median central trench plunges to remarkable depths of over 7000 feet, creating a water circulation system that supports a thriving and healthy marine environment.

The Red Sea's outer pinnacles and islands, such as The Brothers and Daedalus, act as a magnet for magnificent pelagic creatures, including majestic manta rays, playful dolphins, and various awe-inspiring shark species. Divers can have the extraordinary opportunity to encounter oceanic whitetips, hammerheads, threshers, and observe the flourishing populations of reef sharks.

For those with a fascination for underwater wrecks, the Red Sea does not disappoint, featuring an impressive range of wrecks, from traditional wooden-hulled sailing vessels to iron steamships, and even a modern liveaboard. These wrecks have been artfully adorned by the Red Sea's abundant marine life, adding a captivating blend of variety and drama to the already enthralling reef system.

[See: Red Sea Dive Travel Guide]