Scuba Diving in Marsa Alam

The clear blue waters of Red Sea, the coral reefs and the underwater wonders are all reasons why Scuba diving is one of the most interesting activities in Marsa Alam. Infact, it has now become one of an international diving destination. There are plenty of diving resorts, diving centers and camps that are all ready to help you out with your adventure! You can also opt for some certified courses on scuba diving in Marsa Alam.

You can go for scuba diving either from shore or you can also take the boats that take you on full day or half-day trips. There are plenty of excellent diving sites and some thrilling drop offs. Here are some popular diving sites in Marsa Alam:

  -   Samadai: This is a crescent shaped offshore reef that is also known as the Dolphin House because you can find plenty of dolphins in the sheltered waters of the lagoon. Seeing the feats of the spinner dolphins can be quite exciting!

  -   Abu Dabab: If Samadai is the place to see dolphins, then Abu Dabab is famous for the dugongs. It's really a pleasure to watch these dugongs playing around.

  -   Elphinstone Reef: This site may be a bit dangerous for the inexperienced swimmers. The currents are strong enough and for those who are seeking for some real adventure this would be the   -  red sea dream dive  -  !

You can take the help of the diving centers to make the most out of it. There are diving centers for the absolutely naives as well as for those who have some knowledge of scuba. You would also be given certificates at the completion of professional and technical courses. You would also get guides to help you dive to some outstanding areas. For those who do not have any kind of license, there are free of cost pool intro's where you can have all the thrill of scuba diving in the hotel swimming pool with the help of an instructor. There are also special experience programs that will take you to actual diving sites under the vigilance of a diving expert.

Make the most out of your stay at Marsa Alam and enroll yourself in some good scuba diving courses and discover all that is waiting for you under the enchanting Red sea!