Scuba Diving, Sharm El Sheikh

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You have to go diving or snorkelling in the red sea at some point around its reefs. Its the best diving i have ever done and alot of people i know say its the best they have as well. Alot of people think only the barrier reef is better but i havn't done that yet to say but the reef where just full off didn't colours and fish. I havn't ever seen so many fish all in one place which looked so different between each one. The coral was amazing to and the colours off it are so bright and colour not dull at all. I went for a full day diving which i got 3 dives for around 40 mins each plus i did the snorkelling in between the dives. I got see various fish but the loin fish and parrot fish stick in my mind from there most

Sharm el Sheikh is the great place for diving, especially when you have never tried it before. You can choose some combined snorkelling and diving trips, ie. Ras Mohamed National Park or Tiran Island. I chose Tiran Island. Among other trips this one was the most exciting and memorable. Before going into the deep water, you will be trained how to use the equipment and behave under water. Even if you're scared of the ear pression or breathing you can easily manage it if you follow the instructions. If you're lucky you can see the turtles, lion fish and other sea specious. The easiest way to buy such trips is to find some local travel agencies if you want to avoid higher prices from the hotels. Prices may vary between $ 45-100 depending on the boat quality, food and equipment.

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underwater photography is the toughest but also the one of the most rewarding activities. fish are like people: some are excellent subjects and like to be photographed, others will tease you, run away a bit, but will allow you to take a picture. a certain group, "prima donnas" will simply make photographer's life miserable :)

if you are looking for a underwater camera, check my tip on Olympus camera.

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Whether you are a relatively new Advanced Open Water Diver or an experienced Dive Master, a dive few dives at the Thistlegorm will leave you in awe.

Take a day boat or Safari boat to the site.

Depth to Seabed: 31 M
Visibility: 25-30m

Booked with the tour operator and conducted out of a little shack just south of old Sharm - a bit worrying when you first turn up but you don't spend any time there.

The boats are lined up in the harbour like taxis outside a train station - except the loading of wetsuits and diving gear an obvious difference.

The instructor goes through the kit and the experience with you putting your mind at ease - but there is still the worry.

This is a great place to learn how to dive. The staff was friendly and helpful and classes are entertaining.

I loved being under water. The reefs in the Sinai are far more colorful and lively than any of the ones I have snorkeled in Hawaii or Okinawa.

The down side of scuba in sharm is how expensive it can be. Check out the price list on Sinai Divers website. You can get a 10-20% discount for pre-booking.

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One thing you MUST do is Snorkel or if you fancy doing deeper try scuba diving. Both are available in Sharm. the Red Sea is up there with the Great Barrier Reef for views. Both myself and my other half have never snorkelled before so of course we were apprehensive but the moment you start it leaves you in awe of the beauty of the fish and the coral.

Snorkelling gear can be purchased at most supermarkets / shops in sharm prices vary!!

Diving the Red Sea is the best thing to do in Sharm. There are loads of excellent dive sites all along the coast. Some of the highlights include the Ras Mohammed NP with top dive sites such as Shark & Yolanda Reef and Ras Za'atar. Tiran Island with Jackson and Woodhouse Reef. And there is of course the Thistlegorm WW II ship wreck precisely at 30 m below the surface.