Egypt boasts some of the finest diving in the entire Red Sea, from the coral playgrounds of southern Sinai to the undiscovered offshore splendour of the deep south. Well-known diving areas like Ras Mohammed National Park, situated south of Sharm El Sheikh, have received the lion's share of international attention, but even in the most intensely dived resort areas, there are still untouched reefs waiting to be discovered.

This part of Egypt is becoming more and more popular and is well known as an ideal place for SCUBA diving holidays. The advantage for UK divers is that this world-renowned diving area, suitable for divers of all levels, is only five hours away. Thousands of kilometres of coastline are blessed with extensive reef formations and islands. The underwater scenery, rich with coral-covered walls and beautiful gardens, coupled with year round good weather, offers an unforgettable experience above and below the water. Outstanding underwater visibility gives you the opportunity to observe over 400 varieties of coral and 1,500 species of fish, turtle and shark that make the Red Sea their home.

Scuba Diving holiday in the Red Sea, Egypt It is your responsibility to ensure YOU ARE FIT TO DIVE

If you are unsure please download the PADI medical statement listed below and contact your GP to arrange a medical prior to your departure. Clients who wish to go scuba diving require a doctor’s certificate to confirm their medical fitness.

Participants of all ages must sign and complete: Discover Scuba/Discover Scuba Diving Statement in resort before entering the water. Every participant must sign and complete the following forms in resort. If under 18 years of age, forms must also be signed by a parent or guardian:
◊ Statement of Risk and Liability
◊ Assumption of Risk
◊ Medical Statement and History
◊ Standard Safe Diving Practices Statement of Understanding
For further information please click here to download these forms

If you intend to learn to dive, bring a couple of passport sized photos along.

PADI Scuba Diving in Sharm el Sheikh ©Red-Sea-Holidays.comAll divers wishing to participate in any diving packages must present an internationally recognised diving certificate and log book.

If you are a PADI Open Water diver and/or have not dived in the past 6 months and/or have less than 20 logged dives, please expect to undergo a check dive or a scuba review which you will be expected to pay for locally. Please check individual dive centre website for local rules and costs.

In addition to your holiday insurance, which must sufficiently cover you for diving, at Aqua-Sport Taba an additional insurance must be purchased according to the local diving law - this covers any emergency medical treatment that may be required in the unlikely event of a diving accident.

Scuba Diving in the Red Sea, Egypt Diving Centres - Short Listed

Scuba Diving holiday in the Red Sea, Egypt Enjoy A Safe Diving Holiday

◊ Make sure your travel insurance also covers scuba diving to the depths you anticipate to be diving (and other water sport activities you may indulge in).
◊ If taking your own diving equipment, be sure to test it before you go.
◊ Use dive centres that are PADI affiliated or other recognised diving agency.
◊ Only dive within the limits of your training.
◊ Wear a thin dive suit, which helps avoid stings from coral and sea life.
◊ Do not collect or touch shells, corals or marine life and do not feed the fish.
◊ Keep out the sun, use plenty of sun block and drink lots of non-alcoholic fluids when out at sea for long periods, otherwise you may miss some good diving due to sunburn and dehydration, not to mention predisposing yourself to DCI.
◊ Do not dive for 24 hours prior to flying home. This will help reduce the chances of suffering from decompression illness on the flight.

Scuba Diving in the Red Sea, Egypt Baggage Allowance

Standard bagagge allowance is 20kg per passenger. Any additional allowance is at the discretion of the airline check-in staff unless previously arranged. Please expect to pay excess baggage charges for any overweight luggage. Divers are given additional baggage allowance (5 - 10kg depending on the airline) to facilitate the carriage of diving equipment.

For a supplement payable directly to the airline in advance they will allow extra baggage for diving kit, this must be packed in a separate bag.
Please contact your airline’s passenger services department to pre-book this.

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