Marine Life:
High chances to see
- oceanic whitetips,
- hammerheads,
- grey reef sharks,
- turtles,
- Napoleon wrasse.
Liveaboard Diving in Egypt
The Red Sea offers some of the world's best diving, characterized by exceptional visibility, warm water, vibrant coral reefs, and a high density of shipwrecks. Diving is generally split between the diverse, wreck-heavy northern sites and the pristine, shark-frequented southern deep sites.
Why choose The Red Sea for a liveaboard trip
Coral Reefs:
Renowned for vibrant soft corals and massive biodiversity, particularly in the south and at Ras Muhammad.
Wrecks:
SS Thistlegorm (motorcycles, trucks),
Numidia, and Aida (Brothers Islands).
Dive Types:
Deep wall dives
shark cleaning stations
stunning night dives
Plan the experience
Liveaboard diving in Egypt offersvworld-class access to the Red Sea's renowned wrecks, vibrant coral walls, and pelagic action, typically featuring 3–5 dives daily. Running 6–10 nights, popular routes cover legendary spots like the Brothers Islands, Daedalus Reef, Elphinstone, and the SS Thistlegorm. It is a cost-effective, high-biodiversity destination, perfect for sharks, pelagics, and drift diving, with year-round availability.
Diving Areas
- Northern Red Sea & Wrecks (Hurghada/Sharm El Sheikh): Focuses on famous wrecks like the SS Thistlegorm, Giannis D, and stunning reefs in the Ras Mohammed Marine Reserve.
- Brothers, Daedalus & Elphinstone (BDE): Known as "shark routes," these offshore reefs offer high-speed drift diving, with strong chances to see oceanic whitetips, hammerheads, and thresher sharks.
- Deep South (St. Johns & Fury Shoals): Pristine, remote, and often calmer reefs, characterized by caves, labyrinths, and exceptional soft coral, ideal for relaxed diving.
Best for
Who this destination suits
Advanced divers, underwater photographers, liveaboard guests
Best season
When to travel
March to May (spring) and September to November (autumn) offer optimal water temperatures and pelagic sightings.
Getting there
Arrival planning
Flying into Hurghada (HRG), Sharm El Sheikh (SSH), or Marsa Alam (RMF) airports. Most operators offer transfers from these airports to ports like Port Ghalib or Hurghada for departures, with flights often connecting via Cairo. Visa on arrival (25 USD ) is available,
