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Considering a dive holiday to Egypt and the Red Sea? Start by reading ZuBlu’s free 50 page guide with everything you need to know about this exceptional dive destination.

From eerie wrecks and thrilling shark encounters, to current-swept reefs, dolphins and dugongs, the Red Sea is one of the most diverse dive destinations in the world.

And with coral reefs stretching from Ras Mohammed in the north, to the Brothers, Zabargad and St John’s in the south, divers are spoilt for choice when it comes to booking their next dive holiday.

ZuBlu's guide to scuba diving Egypt's Red Sea

But with so much good diving throughout this vast region, how do you choose from the different dive destinations, or pick the right time of year to go?

We’ve created a comprehensive guide to the best diving in the Egyptian Red Sea, complete with everything you’ll need to know to start planning your next dive holiday.

The guide includes:

  • Detailed descriptions of the best dives sites in the Red Sea
  • The top Red Sea wrecks
  • An introduction to Egypt’s incredible coral gardens
  • Shark species of the Red Sea
  • Surprising species
  • How to get there
  • Seasons and weather
  • Cultural highlights


Download your free guide today and start planning your next dive trip to Egypt and the Red Sea.

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Free Red Sea dive guide

Explore the top wrecks, where to dive, the best seasons and pro tips in this 50 page guide to Egypt and the Red Sea.

Article written by
Matt Oldfield
Co-founder, dive travel expert

Matthew has lived in several of the world’s top dive destinations and was the lead photographer for ‘Go Scuba Dive’ shot in Dahab and Sharm El Sheik. He is our resident expert at finding the perfect dive resort, the right time of year to encounter marine life, and destinations with the best street food to dive into!

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