# Red Sea - Page: https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/destinations/red-sea - Last updated: 2026-10-16 - Bookable trips: 8 Egypt's entire Red Sea coast — Hurghada to Marsa Alam — reefs, wrecks, and year-round diving. Divers and snorkelers on Egypt's coast between Hurghada and Marsa Alam can reach reefs and wrecks in any month of the year. The water is warm, clear and fed by currents, and the reefs keep their colour in every season. Sites run from the coral walls of Ras Mohammed to the Thistlegorm wreck. ## What visitors do in the water Most visitors dive the Thistlegorm wreck, snorkel along Ras Mohammed's coral walls, or spend several days at sea on a liveaboard diving safari. The coast is consistently ranked among the world's best places for diving and snorkeling, and all three activities draw on the same reefs and wrecks. Our trips cover these options and several more: - Red Sea Liveaboard: 3-Day Diving Safari - Sharm El Sheikh: Thistlegorm Wreck Diving Day Trip - Red Sea Dolphin & Reef Snorkeling Safari - Red Sea Deep Sea Fishing Charter - Red Sea Sunset Sailing Cruise - Red Sea Kite Surfing Safari - Red Sea Night Diving Experience - Red Sea Coral Restoration Volunteer Dive ## Marine life on the reefs and wrecks Divers and snorkelers regularly meet clownfish, which are easy to spot by their bright orange bodies and white bands. Napoleon wrasse, eagle rays, green sea turtles and guitar sharks are also commonly seen. Several shark species turn up often: - whitetip sharks - silvertip sharks - grey reef sharks - hammerheads - oceanic whitetips Wrecks pull in open-water animals such as dolphins, manta rays and turtles. At Ras Mohammed, visitors find parrotfish, blue-spotted stingrays and reef sharks. Spinner dolphins live permanently at Sataya Reef. ## The Thistlegorm and diving qualifications The Thistlegorm is the best-known wreck on this coast. Swimming through its cargo holds requires a PADI Wreck Specialty certificate or an equivalent one. The deeper sites in general are easier to reach for divers who have completed PADI certification before travelling. ## When to visit Conditions are favourable all year, because visibility and water temperature hold up through every season. No single month is the only workable one for diving or snorkeling. Liveaboard berths fill up in peak season, so those trips need to be booked well ahead. ## Frequently asked questions **Is there a best season for diving and snorkeling here?** The coast works year-round. Visibility and water temperature remain favourable in every season. **Can I go inside the Thistlegorm wreck?** Exploring the cargo holds from the inside requires a PADI Wreck Specialty certificate or an equivalent qualification. The Thistlegorm Wreck Diving Day Trip from Sharm El Sheikh is our trip to this wreck. **Which animals might I see?** Common sightings include clownfish, Napoleon wrasse, eagle rays, green sea turtles and several shark species. Dolphins, manta rays and turtles gather around wrecks, and spinner dolphins live at Sataya Reef. ## Things to do - Dive the Thistlegorm wreck - Snorkel Ras Mohammed's coral walls - Take a liveaboard multi-day diving safari ## Best time to visit Year-round — visibility and water temperature stay favorable in every season. ## Travel tips - Get PADI-certified before your trip if you want to dive deeper sites - Liveaboards need booking well in advance in peak season ## Trips in Red Sea - [Red Sea Coral Restoration Volunteer Dive](https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/red-sea-coral-restoration-volunteer-dive) — Half Day, from USD 75.60 per adult - [Red Sea Deep Sea Fishing Charter](https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/red-sea-deep-sea-fishing-charter) — Full Day, from USD 128.31 per adult - [Red Sea Dolphin & Reef Snorkeling Safari](https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/red-sea-dolphin-reef-snorkeling-safari) — Full Day, from USD 62.50 per adult - [Red Sea Kite Surfing Safari](https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/red-sea-kitesurfing-safari) — Full Day, from USD 75 per adult - [Red Sea Liveaboard: 3-Day Diving Safari](https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/red-sea-liveaboard-3-day-diving-safari) — 3 Days / 3 Nights, from USD 726.86 per adult - [Red Sea Night Diving Experience](https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/red-sea-night-diving-experience) — 2 Hours, from USD 81.25 per adult - [Red Sea Sunset Sailing Cruise](https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/red-sea-sunset-sailing-cruise) — 2 Hours, from USD 36.25 per adult - [Sharm El Sheikh: Thistlegorm Wreck Diving Day Trip](https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/red-sea-thistlegorm-wreck-diving-day-trip) — Full Day, from USD 118.75 per adult ## Frequently asked questions **What's the best wreck dive in the Red Sea?** Red Sea Wreck Diving: Thistlegorm Day Trip covers the famous WWII shipwreck. **Is there a liveaboard diving option?** Yes, Red Sea Liveaboard: 3-Day Diving Safari covers multiple dive sites over several days aboard a boat. **Can I do night diving in the Red Sea?** Yes, Red Sea Night Diving Experience is a dedicated night dive trip. **Is there a volunteer coral restoration dive?** Yes, Red Sea Coral Restoration Volunteer Dive lets certified divers take part in real reef restoration work. **Can I go deep sea fishing in the Red Sea?** Yes, Red Sea Deep Sea Fishing Charter covers a dedicated fishing trip. **Is there dolphin snorkeling in the Red Sea outside a specific town?** Yes, Red Sea Dolphin & Reef Snorkeling Safari is a general Red Sea option not tied to one resort town. **Can I jet ski in the Red Sea?** Yes, Red Sea Jet Ski Safari covers it directly. **Is there kitesurfing available generally on the Red Sea coast?** Yes, Red Sea Kite Surfing Safari, alongside town-specific lessons in Dahab and Marsa Alam. **Is there a sunset sailing option on the Red Sea?** Yes, Red Sea Sunset Sailing Cruise covers a relaxed sunset sail. **What's the best general guide to Red Sea diving for first-timers?** A First-Timer's Guide to Red Sea Diving covers what to expect before booking any specific dive trip. **Which Red Sea town has the best diving overall?** Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab and Marsa Alam each specialize differently — see Sharm El Sheikh vs Hurghada vs Dahab, and Marsa Alam's listing above, to match the site type you want. **Do I need my own dive gear for Red Sea trips?** No — Sunny Egypt's diving trips include full gear as standard, with equipment like a dive computer or private underwater photographer available as optional add-ons on select trips.