With fascinating natural seascapes and underwater environments, surrounded by towering red mountains and vast expanses of arid desert, the Red Sea is one of the most popular liveaboard diving destinations on our planet. As interesting as it is unique, the Red Sea is a body of water in the form of a cul-de-sac, resulting in an array of unusual marine life indigenous to the region.
In the north, Egypt's Sinai Peninsula provides the opportunity to discover sun, sand and sea. With Sharm El Sheikh as your base, Red Sea liveaboard diving cruises to the well-known Ras Mohammed National Park are quick and convenient. Unparalleled diversity with an abundance of coral growth and prolific marine life is the park's hallmark.
The peninsula stretches from Ras Mohammed all the way to the Straits of Tiran. Within this area the reefs are healthy and vibrant, with an abundance of coral reef fish and invertebrates, the likes of octopus, cuttlefish and squid. Wrecks are the main attraction including the Dunraven and the spectacular and world-renowned SS Thistlegorm. The dive sites are full of life with the headlines being stolen by hawksbill turtles, sharks and even dolphin sightings.
The Thistlegorm is the best known and most popular wreck in the Red Sea and with good reason. She sank with a large inventory of wartime supplies many of which can still be seen today in their watery home: jeeps, motorbikes, rifles and more! [More details on these dive sites: Thistlegorm].
Ras Mohammed National Park is some 20 km south of Sharm El Sheikh and it is the most popular national park in Egypt, consisting of numerous different dive sites. Including sites such as Yolanda Reef and Anemone City, Ras Mohamed is characterised by a spectacular array of reef and pelagic fish, diverse coral reefs and luxuriant sea walls. [More details on these dive sites: Ras Mohammed].
The Northern Wrecks are a wreck diver's dream come to life with all the choices laid before you. Choose from the wrecks of the Thistlegorm, Giannis D, Chrisoula K, Carnatic, Kingston, Rosalie Moller and the Dunraven, or simply take your time and do them all on one great cruise. [More details on these dive sites: Abu Nuhas].
The Northern Red Sea of Egypt encompasses the dive sites around the Sinai Peninsula, as well as the multitude of wrecks and reefs that lie between Hurghada and Sinai. The Red Sea North & Wrecks liveaboard trips allow you to visit many of these excellent sites. Highlights include the Thistlegorm, the best known and most popular wreck in the Red Sea, Ras Mohammed National Park, and numerous fantastic wrecks. Trips tend to feature 4 dives a day.
Other cruise options such as Red Sea North, Wrecks & Brothers will allow you to visit both the Red Sea North and also sites further south, including the world-famous Brother Islands as well as sites local to Hurghada. Note also that many of the boats from our 'Southern Red Sea' section also make liveaboard tripss of the North and Wrecks.
> [More details: Red Sea North Trips]Combine your Red Sea diving safari with an unforgettable exploration of Egypt's ancient wonders. Extend your adventure with a Cairo tour to marvel at the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, or embark on a Nile River cruise through Luxor's legendary Valley of the Kings. Discover more: Egypt antiquity tours.
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Egypt's Northern Red Sea offers year-round diving, with peak water temperatures reaching 27-28°C during European summer (June-August). While temperatures gradually cool to 22°C by February, they begin warming again from March through June. Note that winds can occur anytime, particularly between October and April.
Summer air temperatures average 35°C (occasionally reaching low 40s), while winter months like January typically stay around 20°C.
Hammerhead sharks and schools of barracuda are more frequently seen in the Straits of Tiran between July and September.
Red Sea North & Wrecks liveaboard cruises depart either from Sharm El Sheikh on the Sinai Peninsula or Hurghada. Red Sea North, Wrecks & Brothers trips which visit both northern and southern Red Sea sites depart from Hurghada, and sometimes Safaga.
You will find the ports used on each trip in the 'Departure Schedule & Prices' section on the boat's web page. The boat operators usually provide a transfers from the local airport or hotels (if you overnight beforehand). We will send you full departure details during the booking process. Note also that the boats are moored at port and only depart the day after the trip begins. This means you could arrive quite late on the first day of the tour and still board the boat before it sets sail the following morning.
Most people fly into Cairo. It is well serviced by over 70 international airlines from Europe, the US, Africa and Asia. Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada are accessible on domestic flights or direct from a few international airports. Read more information on: How to get to Egypt.
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