If you want to discover the best diving spots in the Red Sea for your trip, this is your article. Keep reading to find out!
The Red Sea: The “all-in-one” of diving
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Carnatic Wreck
This time you will enjoy another iconic wreck located at the mouth of the Gulf of Suez. We are talking about the Carnatic, a ship that sank under unexplained circumstances in 1869. It can be found between 12 and 25 m deep next to a reef, which has allowed an infinity of corals to grow over its remains for over 200 years. Thanks to this, a great variety of benthic species can be found, including large moray eels, the elusive scorpionfish, stonefish, parrotfish, and Napoleon wrasse, among many others.
The best thing about this area is that it is a dive site with optimal visibility conditions and practically no currents, as well as being accessible all year round. A wonderful combination for enjoying diving with people of any skill level.
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Ras Mohammed Reef
The impressive Ras Mohammed is one of the most famous diving spots in the region. It is one of the best-preserved dive sites in all of Egypt. The number of coral reefs formed and the abundance of fish species make it a must-visit location for divers from all over the world.
The two most impressive dive sites are Shark Reef and Yolanda Reef, where you can see practically all the fish species of the Red Sea in just two spots, especially Batfish and Jackfish. The number of fish attracts majestic grey reef sharks. You can also find giant manta rays and moray eels, Lyretail hogfish, and, with luck, a scorpionfish.
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Thistlegorm Wreck
When it comes to wreck diving, visiting the Thistlegorm is a must. It is one of the best sites in the world for recreational wreck divers. This imposing 128-meter-long steam-powered armored vessel served as a cargo ship transporting war supplies from Glasgow to Alexandria for British troops during World War II. It was sunk in 1941 by two German bombers after being discovered.
It can be found between 15 and 30 m deep and is accessible to most divers. You can explore the steam locomotives, the propeller along with the rudder, and the area where the explosion occurred. Over time, it has been colonized by hundreds of different species, including moray eels, barracudas, batfish, and turtles.
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The Brothers Islands
We couldn’t leave out one of the most important spots of the trip, The Brothers, two small islands: ‘Big Brother’ and ‘Small Brother’. It is considered the second-best diving site in the Red Sea and ranked within the Top 50 in the world, according to CNN.
Located 40 miles east of El Quseir, the amount and variety of colorful corals and fish are impressive, but the highlight is that this biodiversity attracts hammerhead sharks and oceanic whitetip sharks, making them common sightings when diving in these spots.
The abundance of marine life isn’t the only surprise these islands hold. In fact, you can find two impressive wrecks: Numidia and Aida. However, due to strong currents, divers need advanced skills to visit them.
The Place That Offers All Types of Diving…
As you can see, this place has it all. For us, it is one of the best diving spots in the world, and with our team, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy it.
We have scheduled trips to this special destination. To see the available dates, just click HERE.
Check out our other article on diving in the Red Sea, southern route.
