Diving Destinations in Sharm El Sheikh
Egypt · SSH
Egypt Red Sea is Europe's cheap + close diving paradise — 4h flight from London, world-class visibility (30m+), coral reefs, wreck diving (SS Thistlegorm), whale sharks (Marsa Alam).
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4 curated diving destinations in Sharm El Sheikh
SS Thistlegorm Wreck (Sharm El Sheikh)
USD 80-140 for day tripWWII British freighter — motorcycles, trucks, ammunition still visible. World top-5 wreck dive.
Ras Mohammed National Park (Sharm)
USD 60-100 for 2-tank dayCoral wall + Anemone City + Shark Reef. World-class reef diving 30 min from Sharm.
Elphinstone Reef (Marsa Alam)
USD 90-150Oceanic whitetip + hammerhead + oceanic manta rays. Advanced divers only, current + depth.
Dolphin House (Sha'ab El Erg, Hurghada)
USD 60-90 for day tripWild spinner dolphin encounters — pod of 100+ dolphins visit daily. Snorkelable, easy conditions.
Best neighbourhoods in Sharm El Sheikh
- •Sharm El Sheikh (Thistlegorm + Ras Mohammed)
- •Dahab (relaxed + Blue Hole)
- •Hurghada (dolphin house + budget)
- •Marsa Alam (whale sharks + oceanic critters)
Budget + season
Budget: USD 60-150/dive. All-inclusive dive resort packages USD 100-250/day.
Season: March-May + September-November (mild + best viz). June-August very hot (40°C+). Winter (Dec-Feb) cool water but great visibility.
Who this is for: European divers (short-haul), wreck enthusiasts, shark divers, budget-focused divers, dive instructors
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