The Red Sea, one of the most famous diving destinations in the world . . .
This is due to the good visibility (almost all year round) and the beautiful coral formations. The high salinity of the Red Sea (more water is lost through evaporation than enters from precipitation) means that the water retains heat.
The Red Sea has a very well established dive industry which, when it became popular some decades ago, resorts in Egypt were the busiest. However, recently, Jordan and Sudan have begun to outstrip them.
The Northern Red Sea was included in the Seven Underwater Wonders of the World by CEDAM International. The CEDAM acronym stands for: Conservation, Education, Diving, Awareness, Marine-Research. In 1989 CEDAM brought together a panel of distinguished marine scientists to pick underwater areas which they considered to be worthy of protection.
Middle East & Red Sea: Latest User Reviews
A return visit is the true test of a dive company.
Sinai Divers - Sharm el Sheikh, Sharm El Sheikh
5 Star Rating
Added: 24th August 2010 by read17
Second trip this year to Sharm and second week of diving. Did the works - Dunraven, Blue Hole, Thistlegorm, Tiran and Ras Mohammed.
This to me is always the test of a site. Will I enjoy it again and will they look after me?
They passed all with flying colours I'm...
martini rock.. if it lasts
Al Aqah Gold Palm Resort, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
1 Star Rating
Added: 15th August 2010 by simons
well i dived with these guys and being an instructor i was amazed at how many standards were breached...there was no briefing on safety..buddy checks no...and to top it the instructor forgot his fins when he went in... all i can say is look after yourself, they don't.
And they anchored...
Gaining confidence, 22nd dive.
Extra Divers - Makadi Bay, Hurghada
4 Star Rating
Added: 1st August 2010 by diverLux
I stayed at the Iberotel Oasis in the Madinat Makadi Bay the last week of June and choose the Extra Divers for convenience, the dive base is only a short walk away. Nice facility and friendly staff. It is a busy place. You get a locker with a key to...
Reliable choice
Al Aqah Gold Palm Resort, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
5 Star Rating
Added: 28th July 2010 by alfalasi
I love diving on the East coast, and I've dived with Al Aqah a few times in the past. They are consistent in their performance and very informative. The sites they take you out to as great as well.
First time diving
Aqua-Sport - Hilton Taba, Taba
5 Star Rating
Added: 12th July 2010 by daddybear3
Whilst snorkeling in Taba I decided to have ago at scuba so went along to the dive centre and asked about an intro dive all of the staff there were really helpful and booked me in. I had a personal instructor who set me up with all the equiptment and...
Fantastic staff who had the ability to make even me feel comfortable!
Aqua-Sport - Hilton Taba, Taba
5 Star Rating
Added: 7th July 2010 by YorkshireNat
Been the sort of person that is not only scared of been in the sea, but also of the living creatures in it - scuba diving was one of the things which I would never have seen myself doing! Having decided to give it a go, the staff made me...
Great Place To Learn!
Aqua-Sport - Hilton Taba, Taba
5 Star Rating
Added: 7th July 2010 by jojo
I took my open water course here last year and found it an amazing place to learn! The staff were fantastic, friendly and helpful and made me feel safe and at ease.
Management Response from Aqua-Sport:
Our dive centre unique location, 20m away from the sea shore where is a very nice,...
