Sharm El Sheikh

Located at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, Ras Mohammed National Park is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and diving enthusiasts. Explore the park’s stunning coral reefs, swim among colorful fish, and marvel at the diverse marine life in one of the world’s most renowned diving spots.

Naama Bay is the bustling heart of Sharm El Sheikh, offering a vibrant beachfront promenade with a plethora of shops, restaurants, and cafes. Relax on the sandy beach, indulge in water sports, or simply enjoy the lively atmosphere and stunning views of the Red Sea.

Immerse yourself in the local culture by visiting the Old Market, also known as Sharm El-Maya. This traditional market offers a glimpse into the authentic Egyptian way of life. Explore the narrow streets, shop for spices, textiles, and souvenirs, and experience the bustling ambiance of this vibrant market.

Embark on a boat trip to Tiran Island, located in the Red Sea. This pristine island is known for its breathtaking coral reefs, rich marine life, and crystal-clear waters. Snorkel, scuba dive, or simply relax on the beach and soak up the natural beauty of this idyllic island paradise.

Soho Square is a popular entertainment complex in Sharm El Sheikh, offering a mix of shopping, dining, and leisure activities. Explore the vibrant streets, shop for souvenirs, enjoy live music performances, and indulge in delicious cuisine from around the world. Soho Square is a lively hub for entertainment and a great place to spend an evening.

Shark’s Bay is a picturesque beach area known for its stunning coral reefs and excellent diving opportunities. Swim alongside vibrant marine life, or simply unwind on the sandy shores and soak up the tranquil ambiance of this beautiful bay.

Venture beyond Sharm El Sheikh to visit St. Catherine’s Monastery, an ancient Christian landmark situated at the foot of Mount Sinai. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is renowned for its historical and religious significance. Explore the monastery’s rich collection of religious artifacts and soak in the spiritual atmosphere of this sacred site.

For a unique and interactive experience, visit Dolphina Park, where you can watch captivating dolphin shows, swim with these intelligent creatures, and learn about their behavior and conservation. Dolphina Park offers an exciting opportunity to get up close and personal with these majestic animals.

Ras Katy is a shallow dive site, ideal for lunchtime and training dives. It’s located at a few hundred meters west of the Temple, and contains several coral pinnacles between 5 and 18 meters of height. Some of them contain parts of broccoli coral, while others are covered in soft white corals and its inhabitants. There are some caves and crevices which contain many lion fish and glass fish.

one of the main features of this dive site is the canyon which starts in an inlet in the shore reef at a depth of around 8m. There is either the main entrance or a little swim through to the canyon. For those that are qualified there is a cave on the right-hand side at 18 meters but lights and line are required as the bottom can get stirred up.

Beneath the towering cliffs that continue below the surface to disappear into the deep abyss the wall is covered with soft coral and honeycombed with numerous gullies and canyons that are home to hoards of glass fish and hatchet fish herded by red mouth grouper. An overhang, fringed with sea fans at 10 meters, is a great place to watch the Trevallies, Jacks and Turtles passing in the blue. At the southern end Anemone city is worth a visit.

There are different dive plans for this reef starting at the boat mooring point in the south. To the southwest is a shark amphitheatre, or more often called the bowl, as it represents a large circular bowl to 24 meters of depth and sharks may be spotted sleeping on the sand. You can also go eastward to a drop-off that starts in 16 meters of depth and which is covered in soft corals and gorgonians. There is the wreck the Lovilla or Lullia which ran into the north of Gordon reef in September 1981. This commercial freighter is easily seen from far away as it stands out more than 10 meters above the sea. Divers are actually waiting for this ship to collapse as it is not safe now to explore its interior areas.

Discovered in 1977, the “Dunraven” is an 80-meter steam and sail
ship, almost completely upside down, lying diagonally across a reef. The bow is
at 18 meters depth, while the stern is at 28 meters. For diving, start at the
bow and follow the keel to the rudder and screw, then descend around the stern.
On the starboard side, a large crack allows entry into the hull. Though light
filters through, a lamp helps explore the debris and machinery remains. The
inner compartments have disintegrated, resembling a cave, with an exit over the
boilers through a second large hole.

Situated at the southern entrance of the large bay Marsa Bareika, this dive combines a vertical wall, impressive chimneys and blue water. This is a good place to find large tuna, barracudas and in summer, cruising grey reef sharks. Make your decompression stops among the gullies and soft corals with a view into the blue.

Located at the tip of the Sinai Peninsula, this renowned
dive site features two small ergs connected by a vertical wall that drops into
the abyss. Begin your dive at Shark Reef and drift with the current to explore
the vibrant soft corals. At 30 meters, schools of barracuda and snappers
gather, and silky sharks are often seen outside the wall. As you move towards
Yolanda, you’ll encounter a plateau at 15-25 meters with small ergs and coral
outcrops, where stonefish and scorpionfish lurk. Continue around the reef to
find the wreck of the ‘Yolanda’ and its cargo of toilets and baths. This area
is also frequented by large fish, so keep an eye out for tuna, bluefish, and
occasional hammerheads.

Jackson Reef is a very popular one, located on the northern most of the four reefs that separates the Sinai with Saudi Arabia. The strong currents, often from the North, that are created here in the small opening make sure large pelagic, sharks and other big fish are seen here frequently. This reef is fully covered in beautiful soft and hard coral, and you will see barracudas, jacks, hammerheads and tiger sharks. Here at depths of 45 meters plus lie the remains of the mysterious Lara wreck, which was a Cypriot merchant ship that collided with the reef in 1981.

With its historical cargo of World War II machinery and equipment, all neatly stowed in its open holds, the Thistlegorm would be a diving highlight anywhere in the world, not just in Sharm El Sheikh. This most famous of Sinai Peninsula dives has to be experienced to truly appreciate its wonders.

This is a group of coral heads in a row coming up from a depth of 12-20 meters if viewed in the right position and using your imagination they look like columns of a temple. On the in-shore side there are sandy patches at about 8 meters with loads of inlets into the shore reefs. The coral heads themselves are about 2 meters apart allowing you to swim between them and a couple of them have swim through routes.