Diving holidays can be tricky to plan. Getting a destination which still has bountiful coral coverage and marine life is no mean feat these days. The time of the year, temperatures and weather conditions also have to be considered. Then obviously theres the budget. What places still deliver bang for your buck?
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The Red Sea offers a wide array of quality diving holidays. Its temperate climate offers relatively stable sea conditions all year round. Divers will look forward to warm waters and great visibility. Typically divers can see for up to 20m within these clear waters.
Egypt has a huge reef system, which is mostly still undamaged. It is covered with a rich tapestry of 209 different species of coral. These types of waters supply home to 13 species of mammals, like dugong. Predators like the oceanic white tip and hammerhead sharks patrol the ocean. Large numbers of schooling fish including napoleon wrasse and tuna are drawn here too. And there are 325 different species of reef fish.
Diving holidays in Egypt cater to all types of scuba tourist. The favorite resort of Sharm El-Sheikh on the Sinai coast is well developed. Divers seeking a captivating night life and other amenities flock here. The Southern coast is significantly quieter by comparison. Marsa Alam is much more of a fishing village when compared to a tourist resort. It’s popular with sports-fishermen and divers seeking a less busy experience. Due to the lower boat traffic and small number of divers the reefs here can attract up to 70 different species of fish. This is compared to the 55 different species that dwell on un-degraded reefs near Sharm El-Sheikh.
If you need, liveboards run from the above spots to locations – Rocky Islands, Zabargad and St. Johns. These are worth a visit since they are the most unspoilt diving spots in Egypt.
Diving holidays to Egypt also offer an abundance of experiences to choose from. Reefs, wrecks, pelagic and macro opportunities are generally available to chose from. Hurghada provides easy access to the Abu Nuhas reef which has claimed 5 ships. These result in exciting dives. The Ghiannis D is especially good for those who are bold enough to enter a wreck.
With warm waters, fantastic diving conditions plus a large varied marine system, the Red Sea is a diving experience that will be one to never forget. Ultimatediving.co.uk cater for Red Sea diving holidays and pride themselves making the experience last a lifetime. Prices for a Red sea diving holiday are competitive at present for off and on shore stays. British pound = 9.8 Egyptian pounds at present along with only a few hours flight time from the UK, a simple to get to destination. Please contact ultimatediving.co.uk to learn more now.