Diving in Sharm El Sheikh


Scuba Diving in Sharm El Sheikh

Diving in Sharm El Sheikh is a scuba diver's dream come true. Coral reefs and warm, clear waters invite you to take a plunge and see what's beneath the surface!


Some Divers Visit Sharm on an annual basis


Known throughout the world as a full service diver’s destination, the waters surrounding Sharm El Sheikh along the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt continue to be visited by more and more divers on an annual basis. The entire area is now known as the Red Sea Riviera for its many high quality resorts and remarkable natural beauty.


Marine Life Extravaganza


The warm waters of the Red Sea are home to a diverse number of sea creatures. From Ras Mohammed, known as the one of the top sites in the world due to the meeting of the Gulfs of Suez and Aqaba and the unique ecosystem that has created, to the Jackson Reef at the northern limit of the peninsula – with its sharks, turtles and groups of banner, puffer and trigger fish, divers of all skill levels are sure to be satisfied.

Currently most visitors planning on participating in diving in Sharm El Sheikh or water related events look to several different neighborhoods in the city for their diving charters and their accommodations. The most popular include Na’ama Bay, which offers the largest assortment of dive centers in the area and Shark’s Bay which is a bit of an upscale area and is home to the original diving outfits and schools.

Most divers spend their time in the Ras Mohammed National Park, which means any collecting or disturbing of the wildlife is strictly prohibited, which also insures that the many more diving tourists who will come to enjoy the waters will be able to see the remarkable wildlife in its completely normal and natural state.


A Diving and Tourism Hotspot


In only twenty years the area has developed into a diving and tourism hot spot. This is due to the early 1980s peace agreement between Israel and Egypt which left the entire peninsula in the hands of the Egyptians, who quickly moved forward in continuing the development the Israelis had just only begun. From 1982 the town’s hotel count climbed from three to the year 2000’s count of ninety one resort and hotel accommodation providers.

A great deal of the development in the area was due, in part, to the popularity of diving in Sharm El Sheikh. Prior to the development the region was known for its beauty, but also for its lack of facilities or diving support services. Today however the region is not only known for its excellent diving tour providers, but its world class diving schools and educational facilities.

The area is also home to the Sharm El Sheikh Hyperbaric Medical Center which provides comprehensive care for all dive related injuries and conditions.



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