Diving Destinations in Egypt
Explore the most incredible underwater destinations in Egypt. From tropical reefs to dramatic walls, discover your next diving adventure.
Dahab
Dahab is a laid‑back Bedouin village on Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula that has become a magnet for divers and free divers alike. The fringing reef starts just a few metres from the beach, dropping into a coral‑covered plateau and steep walls cut by canyons and chimney‑like holes. From beginner‑friendly shore entries at Lighthouse and Coral Garden to the legendary Blue Hole and Canyon, Dahab offers reef gardens full of anthias, butterflyfish and turtles as well as thrilling drift dives and deep blue walls. Year‑round sunshine, clear desert air and a bohemian vibe make it easy to spend weeks exploring the many dive sites along the shoreline and by boat.
Hurghada
Hurghada is one of Egypt’s original Red Sea resorts and remains a popular base for day‑boat diving and liveaboard departures. Situated on the mainland’s eastern shore, the city offers easy access to a wide variety of reefs, wrecks and islands within a short boat ride. Warm, clear waters, gentle conditions and lively coral gardens make Hurghada ideal for training and fun diving, while nearby sites such as Abu Nuhas and the Thistlegorm wreck keep more experienced divers enthralled. Topside, the modern resort town boasts a lively promenade, international restaurants and plenty of après‑dive entertainment.
Marsa Alam
Once a sleepy fishing village on Egypt’s southern Red Sea coast, Marsa Alam is now synonymous with pristine reefs, encounters with sharks and dolphins, and long, deep walls far from the crowds. Stretching from El Quseir in the north to Wadi Lahami in the far south, the region encompasses famous offshore pinnacles such as Elphinstone and Daedalus, seagrass meadows where dugongs graze, and shallow bays sheltering green turtles. Compared to Hurghada and Sharm, the reef systems here are relatively untouched and the crowds thin, making Marsa Alam ideal for divers seeking pelagics, dramatic drop‑offs and a taste of the desert wilderness.