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- 9.3 Superb
- 32 Reviews
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- 9.1 Superb
- 47 Reviews
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- 9.2 Superb
- 18 Reviews
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- 9.4 Superb
- 34 Reviews
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- 9.3 Superb
- 17 Reviews
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- 8.9 Fabulous
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Liveaboard Diving in Red Sea
What To Expect On A Red Sea Liveaboard
Liveaboards in the Red Sea have long been a divers favourite destination offering amazing scuba diving with healthy, colourful reefs and abundant marine life. Egyptian liveaboards have provided divers from around the world, some amazing dive experiences on some of the worlds best-known dive sites. Numerous liveaboard itineraries are available which can visit remote reefs or wrecks from WWII.
The name 'Red Sea' is rumoured to come from the seasonal blooms of red coloured algae that appear near the surface at certain times in the year. But despite its name, the waters are an amazing blue water destination boasting comfortable water temperatures throughout the year, superb visibility and great dive conditions year-round. As some of the best dive sites are far from shore a liveaboard dive cruise is the best way to visit the more remote areas of this region.
The Red Sea is actually a seawater inlet extending from the Indian Ocean and lays between Africa & Asia. It holds the title as one of the saltiest bodies of water on earth, due mainly to its geological formation, leading to high evaporation levels. Due to the water's high salinity, divers should be aware that they will most likely need to add extra weight to their normal amount to compensate for the extra buoyancy provided by these salty waters.
Whilst the Red Sea is primarily bordered by Egypt and Saudi Arabia, most diving liveaboards in the Red Sea offer diving safaris directly from Egypt, with multiple well-established tourist destinations located throughout the country from North to South. An Egypt dive liveaboard is certainly the best way to see this amazing dive and snorkelling area.
Diving areas/regions can be split between North & South, with different dive trip itineraries offered in both areas.
Northern Red Sea
The northern area of the Egyptian Red Sea is a divers paradise, offering amazing dive cruises at world-famous dive sites such as the Straits of Tiran, Ras Mohammed National Park. If diving wrecks is your thing, then the SS Thistlegorm or Dunraven wrecks will surely be a must-do on your dive list. A dive liveaboard departing from either Sharm El Sheikh, Safaga or Hurghada is an excellent way to fully explore the different dive sites available.
Southern Red Sea
To the south awaits some fantastic dive opportunities away from the crowds for those visiting on a liveaboard dive trip. Dive sites that are only accessible by overnight dive safaris can be explored. With well known sites such as Daedalus Reef, The Brothers, St. Johns, Elphinstone and Fury Shoals it will surely delight all divers. Most liveaboard itineraries that operate in this southern area will depart from either Port Ghalib (Marsa Alam), Hamata or Hurghada.
Getting There
Northern Red Sea - Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada both have their own international airports which have various international airlines flying directly to them. These would be a more convenient arrival port for dive liveaboard departures. Cairo is the main International airport in Egypt and will also offer domestic flights to most areas within Egypt.
Southern Red Sea - Marsa Alam International airport to the south is used by some international airlines, mainly from Europe and is located very close to Port Ghalib (Marsa Ghalib), so is a perfect arrival port for liveaboard trips leaving from this area. Domestic flights from Cairo are also available. Land transfers from Hurghada to Port Ghalib are also possible, the journey takes approximately 2.5 hours each way.
Red Sea Diving Reviews
- 9.2 Superb
- 224 Verified Reviews
- 8.4 Very good
- Ralph G
Germany
Good value for the money but nothing exceptional. Maybe we weren't lucky this time.
Diving Red Sea in September on the Golden Dolphin
- 4.4 Review score
- Cesar B
Brazil
Disappointing. No sharks or big animals at all. Specially because the package sold was specifically targeting diving with sharks.
Diving Red Sea in September on the Emperor Asmaa
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Annette S
United Kingdom
The diving in the North Red Sea was amazing and I am looking forward to now visit the South.
Diving Red Sea in August on the Ghani
- 8.8 Fabulous
- Robert L
United States
Well, a bit disappointing compared to other well known dive spots (Raja Ampat, Alor, Cuba, etc. ). Coral is healthy but fish life is lacking. Best time for sharks is mid September to early December.
Diving Red Sea in March on the Blue
- 8.4 Very good
- John A
- United States
Our February trip was quite windy and cool, visibility was just okay, and water temp was 20-21C. But what can you do about Mother Nature?
Diving Red Sea in February on the Blue Planet 1
- 8.8 Fabulous
- Pascal W
Switzerland
always awesome to see the all kind of colores
Diving Red Sea in February on the Emperor Asmaa
- 5.6 Review score
- Nico S
Belgium
Nice and warm and my 7mm was never too warm.
Diving Red Sea in May on the Emperor Superior
- 9.2 Superb
- Mark W
- United Kingdom
5 stars. Dolphins and coral in the north were incredible
Diving Red Sea in January on the Emperor Elite
- 9.2 Superb
- Casper M
Denmark
Super great, I will make a tour to the south red sea after this great experience in the north
Diving Red Sea in January on the Emperor Elite
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Stephen L
- United States
A bit cold for me (I'm a Caribbean diver - so my being cold is not a spectacular remark). Some divers bring dry-suits, I settle for a 7 mm wetsuit. I like the Red Sea - there's always something to see on each dive.
Diving Red Sea in December on the Emperor Echo
- 8.0 Very good
- Agata Ewa P
Poland
Good, but not world-beating like had been hyped on various sites / articles. That could be because we have been diving in the Philippines for four years. Nothing we saw compared to Tubbataha or Verde Island.
Diving Red Sea in December on the Blue Seas
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Robert K
- Germany
At between 21 to 24 degree celsius for this December trip, this was some of the „cooler“ diving we have done so far but it was well worth it and the dive sites were not as crowded as they can get during peak season.
Diving Red Sea in December on the Sea Friend
- 8.4 Very good
- Kiley S
- United States
Overall good; lot of variety,Good
Diving Red Sea in November on the Emperor Superior
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Conor M
- United States
Overall the diving in the Red Sea was great.
Diving Red Sea in November on the Red Sea Blue Force 3
- 9.2 Superb
- Maya K
Canada
Not as much fish as I was expecting but I hear may/ June are the best months - we were at the end of the season ,I look forward to returning in high summer for the epic fish schools :)
Diving Red Sea in November on the Emperor Superior
- 10.0 Exceptional
- John B
- United States
Gorgeous, wonderful, breathtaking.
Diving Red Sea in October on the Vita Xplorer
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Thomas Gregory B
- Denmark
One of the days we found a pod of dolphins, that carried up coral and played coral catch with us.
Diving Red Sea in November on the South Moon
- 8.0 Very good
- Cornelius F
- United States
Definitely a diving bucket list
Diving Red Sea in October on the South Moon
- 9.2 Superb
- stephan R
France
Für mich immer noch das schönste Tauchgebiet
Diving Red Sea in October on the King Snefro 6
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Mark I
- United Kingdom
Amazing and 1st time there, but wont be the last
Diving Red Sea in September on the Emperor Superior
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Benjamin D
- Germany
It was our first dive in the red Sea and we were positively impressed.
Diving Red Sea in September on the Tillis
- 10.0 Exceptional
- David S
Netherlands
Good visibility and nice temperature
Diving Red Sea in September on the King Snefro 5
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Miriame O
- France
Very good for wreck diving
Diving Red Sea in September on the Dreams
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Pedro P
Portugal
It is a wonderful place to dive, plenty of life and wrecks. It can be physically demanding on some sites as currents can be strong.
Diving Red Sea in September on the Tillis
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Emre A
Turkey
Thanks to Red Sea to share with us all the beauty of itself...
Diving Red Sea in August on the Contessa Mia
- 8.0 Very good
- Luiz Roberto C
- Brazil
Good, the soft corals are amazing and the thistlegorm is fantastic
Diving Red Sea in August on the Emperor Superior
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Santtu M
Finland
Amazing. Currents vere too much on some days but other than that I have no complaints
Diving Red Sea in August on the Emperor Superior
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Michael O
- United Kingdom
Warm, clear, relaxing. Why wouldn't you dive?
Diving Red Sea in August on the Emperor Superior
- 9.2 Superb
- YUKA K
Japan
I saw many new fish and visibility always great comparing with others places. Good price and good guide.
Diving Red Sea in July on the Tillis
- 9.2 Superb
- Ralph C
- United Kingdom
As ever fantastic and great value for money.
Diving Red Sea in August on the Tillis
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Silvy P
- Canada
Made it to the top 3 of my favorite ! STUNNING !
Diving Red Sea in June on the King Snefro 5
- 9.2 Superb
- Sandra F
- Canada
Excellent. Dreamlike conditions. Warm, blue, clear, and full of life.
Diving Red Sea in July on the Blue Melody
- 9.2 Superb
- Daniel G
- Switzerland
Wonderful, the beauty in the sea is still amazing.
Diving Red Sea in July on the Sea Serpent
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Luca M
Italy
The richness of marine life is staggering
Diving Red Sea in June on the South Moon
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Martin R
Austria
Great overall - plenty of sea life and corals in very good condition (bit bleached as it happens all over the world). Highlights were seeing plenty of Giant Morays, also two sea turtles and an octopus.
Diving Red Sea in June on the Liberty
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Ryan P
- United States
Great- Lots of fish and coral, excellent visibility.
Diving Red Sea in June on the Liberty
- 8.4 Very good
- Miao W
China
very salty. coral life generally healthy but didn't see nearly as many pelagics as expected.
Diving Red Sea in June on the Emperor Asmaa
- 9.2 Superb
- Benjamin H
- United States
transfers were great. The staff helpful and friendly. Felt safe on the dives and in the area. Great condition of the reef and the many species of fish. Visibility was usually 30 meters and only a few dives dis it go down to 20 meters. I love the Red Sea.
Diving Red Sea in June on the King Snefro 5
- 8.4 Very good
- Henrik R
- Denmark
Really nice with good variation,Please see question one
Diving Red Sea in May on the Emperor Superior
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Daniel L
Sweden
Overall very good and diverse.
Diving Red Sea in May on the King Snefro 5
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Isabelle M
- United States
Excellent, lots of variety.
Diving Red Sea in May on the Tillis
- 9.6 Exceptional
- WONKYU L
South Korea
Easy diving with marvelous corals and small marine life.
Diving Red Sea in April on the Blue Horizon
- 8.8 Fabulous
- 裕介 新
- Japan
too cold water temperature for me
Diving Red Sea in April on the King Snefro 5
- 8.8 Fabulous
- Mostafa G
Egypt
Relatively nice and calm with warm waters and countless dive sites to explore all over the red sea.
Diving Red Sea in April on the King Snefro 5
- 8.4 Very good
- Mike W
- Netherlands
Very good visibility all over, nice reefs and not too busy
Diving Red Sea in April on the Blue Planet 1
- 7.6 Good
- Austin L
- United States
A touch cold but great viz!
Diving Red Sea in April on the Tillis
- 9.2 Superb
- Raquel M
- United Kingdom
Excellent! Dolphins are definitely the highlight!
Diving Red Sea in March on the Tillis
- 8.8 Fabulous
- Joar M
- Sweden
As always the Red sea offers really great diving! Especially for its price and closeness to Europe.
Diving Red Sea in December on the Emperor Asmaa
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Taj H
- United States
I would recommend-GREAT corals, but if you want sharks, end of February is not the right time of year.
Diving Red Sea in February on the Blue Seas
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Stephen L
- United States
A bit chilly for me since the water ranged from 21 to 23 degrees and I am a tropical water diver, but having a thick wet suit helps.
Diving Red Sea in December on the Emperor Superior
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Martijn K
- Netherlands
Very colorful. Very much life.
Diving Red Sea in December on the Tillis
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Michael D
- United States
Good vis, great coral, fewer fish than I was expecting, maybe due to time of year. Wreck dives were very impressive.
Diving Red Sea in December on the King Snefro 5
- 9.2 Superb
- adam K
- United States
i preferred the reefs closer to hurghada than the brothers. i found much more variety of wildlife on the reefs closer to shore
Diving Red Sea in October on the Seawolf Dominator
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Goran M
Slovenia
Current is always issue but you MUST have experienced dive master who nows when and where to go.
Diving Red Sea in October on the King Snefro 6
- 9.2 Superb
- Dmitry M
- United Kingdom
Splendid as always - water was 30c+, would not recommend a 5mm even for a trip with over 30+ consecutive dives.
Diving Red Sea in August on the Nouran
- 8.8 Fabulous
- Stefano P
- Italy
Fantastic, clear waters, big pelagics, pristine corals, we loved it
Diving Red Sea in August on the Blue Fin
- 8.0 Very good
- Sujeong O
- South Korea
It was great to dive in the Red Sea thanks to good visubility, mild current, variety grographical features, beautiful marine life, accessibility, warm underwater temperature and reasonable diving price.
Diving Red Sea in August on the Blue Melody
- 8.8 Fabulous
- Joel V
- Netherlands
Still one of the best locations to dive
Diving Red Sea in July on the Contessa Mia
- 8.4 Very good
- Michael G
- United States
In the south, we did not have any close encounters with hammerheads since the water was too warm
Diving Red Sea in July on the Blue Horizon
- 8.4 Very good
- Marc D
- Switzerland
Interesting divesites nice wrecks no sharks
Diving Red Sea in July on the Red Sea Adventurer
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Douglas R
- United States
A little sparce, but some interesting citing. Wreck lovers will enjoy!
Diving Red Sea in June on the Blue Planet 1
- 8.0 Very good
- Oliver H
- Germany
Das erste mal am Roten Meer - beeindruckend!
Diving Red Sea in June on the Blue Planet 1
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Stefano P
- Italy
Red Sea diving is my absolute favorite, after having seen Central America and the Caribbean, Central Pacific, Mediterranean, Great Barrier reef, Maldives and Oman, this was by far the very best diving I have ever experienced.
Diving Red Sea in June on the Tillis
- 9.2 Superb
- david R
- United States
I could not ask for better.
Diving Red Sea in June on the Excellence
- 9.2 Superb
- Alex S
- United States
Great area to dive and visit. Will certainly return.
Diving Red Sea in June on the Tillis
- 8.8 Fabulous
- Nicolai J
- Denmark
The red offers really nice diving for all levels
Diving Red Sea in June on the Blue Melody
- 10.0 Exceptional
- PRAPHAPHORN K
Thailand
Good if who like shark don't miss.
Diving Red Sea in June on the Tillis
- 9.2 Superb
- Annmarie C
- United States
Overall good. Visibility was 50-75’ and a little disappointing. Had heard visibility was 100’ plus. Many reefs were heavily covered with silt. Some fish species were quite large, e.g. Napoleon Wrasse, Moral eels, which were fun to see. There were lots of colorful tropical fish and a high concentration of Crocodile Fish were seen. After hearing many accolades from other divers and reading about great diving in the Red Sea, I was a bit underwhelmed with the variety of species. After 10 dives (including 2 night dives) I did not see a single crustacean, shark or turtle.
Diving Red Sea in May on the King Snefro 5
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Kaylan M
- United States
Brilliant - amazing visibility most of the time!
Diving Red Sea in February on the Emperor Superior
- 8.4 Very good
- Sonny C
- United States
Always a beautiful way to spend a day in your life
Diving Red Sea in June on the Emperor Superior
- 8.4 Very good
- Marc F
- France
Very nice destination for divers who wouldn't travel too far from Europe to live good experience underwater...
Diving Red Sea in September on the Emperor Asmaa
- 8.8 Fabulous
- Paulo A
- Brazil
Really nice, very nice water
Diving Red Sea in September on the King Snefro 5
- 8.0 Very good
- Vladislav P
- Germany
Great combination of wrecks, coral reefs and dolphins
Diving Red Sea in August on the Blue Pearl
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Nasr A
Jordan
Diving in the Red Sea is just amazing, one of the greatest diving spots in the world that any diver should have.
Diving Red Sea in August on the Excellence
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Kathleen P
- United States
Amazing! A dream come true
Diving Red Sea in July on the Miss Nouran
- 8.8 Fabulous
- Sang L
- United States
Excellent and beautiful as i had imagined.
Diving Red Sea in July on the Red Sea Adventurer
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Annika A
- Germany
First time there, so I didn't expect to see lots of big stuff. But still we saw few hammerheads and oceanic white tip. The coral formations are amazing and visibilty pretty good.
Diving Red Sea in May on the Emperor Elite
- 9.2 Superb
- Frank U
- Germany
Wonderful and colorful as always
Diving Red Sea in May on the King Snefro 5
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Sergey Z
Russia
Visibility is perfect, weather is fine, sea life is beautiful
Diving Red Sea in May on the Emperor Superior
- 9.2 Superb
- Jonathan B
- United States
In general, I would summarize the Red Sea as beautiful reefs and anthias. These are some of the prettiest reefs I have seen anywhere in the world (and I have been virtually everywhere, from the arctic to the antarctic and everywhere in between.). The reefs have all the color of Raja Ampat except with super clear water. The down side is that it is rare to see anything larger than a shoebox. A single whitetip reef shark sitting in a hole is a big deal. This is not the place to come for "big stuff."
Diving Red Sea in May on the Seawolf Felo
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Andrei P
- Sweden
Wonderfull. Great sea life and fauna. Although Egypt doesn't take care of the reefs as it should.
Diving Red Sea in March on the Emperor Elite
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Pieter S
South Africa
Love it - the water could have been a little warmer but it was such a great experience that didn't matter
Diving Red Sea in March on the Emperor Superior
- 10.0 Exceptional
- PINHAS K
Israel
Amazing dives. I've already done a number of safaris in the Red Sea
Diving Red Sea in March on the Blue Melody
- 9.2 Superb
- stefan D
- Switzerland
great as always, perfect visibility
Diving Red Sea in February on the Red Sea Adventurer
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Frances D
- United States
scuba diving in the Red Sea is always beautiful. many fish and beautiful coral. i think i saw one piece of plastic the entire week i dived.
Diving Red Sea in February on the Red Sea Adventurer
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Adrian R
- Switzerland
Nice and diverse, but not a lot of "big stuff" in February.
Diving Red Sea in February on the Snefro Pearl
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Garion K
- South Africa
Fantastic. Visibility, water temp, fish life, coral life.
Diving Red Sea in December on the Blue Seas Liveaboard
- 8.4 Very good
- Andrew J
- United Kingdom
No place better within 5 hours of the uk
Diving Red Sea in December on the Emperor Elite
- 9.6 Exceptional
- John G
- Denmark
The visibility in the red sea is the best I have seen.
Diving Red Sea in November on the King Snefro 5
- 9.2 Superb
- Frances D
- United States
Diving in the Red Sea is great. Water had good visibility. The dive guide always seemed total me to places that were amazing.
Diving Red Sea in November on the MY Seawolf Dominator
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Sabrina H
- Germany
in general a good place for diving. A lot of beautiful corals, and clean.
Diving Red Sea in November on the Snefro Love
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Stephane M
- Canada
Very nice corals and small fishes! Many sharks, especially oceanic white tip, and hammerheads in Daedalus.
Diving Red Sea in October on the MY Seawolf Dominator
- 9.2 Superb
- Patrick H
- Germany
Best time currently as not too many boats were cruising
Diving Red Sea in September on the Blue Horizon Liveaboard
- 9.2 Superb
- Jason W
- United States
Diving in the Red Sea was lovely. There are many things to see in such close proximity: vast coral gardens, tons of varieties of fish, wrecks, walls, large marine animals (mantas, rays, Dolphins, turtles, etc)
Diving Red Sea in September on the Snefro Love
- 10.0 Exceptional
- John F
- United Kingdom
As expected, utterly brilliant!
Diving Red Sea in August on the Blue Fin Liveaboard
- 8.8 Fabulous
- Qais M
- United States
Best I have ever done , warm and exceptional viability
Diving Red Sea in August on the Blue Fin Liveaboard
- 9.2 Superb
- mohammad M
Kuwait
Very good & good locations
Diving Red Sea in August on the King Snefro 5
- 10.0 Exceptional
- James D
- United States
Amazing! Better than I remembered. The visibility was amazing and the variety of life superb!
Diving Red Sea in June on the Blue Seas Liveaboard
- 9.2 Superb
- Marc B
- Netherlands
As I expected. I know the Red Sea for some years but then the Tiran and Rad Mohamed area. This was my first trip to Brothers. Was amazing.
Diving Red Sea in June on the Blue Pearl Liveaboard
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Genevieve G
- Canada
Amazing Visibility. Lots of life and things to see.
Diving Red Sea in April on the Snefro Pearl
