© iStock/narvikk Diving in Egypt Egypt is mostly made up of desert with the exception of the Nile River which flows through it. The Nile is the longest river in Africa and, along with the Amazon, one of the longest in the world. The majority of Egypt’s agriculture is focused along the Nile’s banks and on its delta. The official language of Egypt is Arabic, while English and French are also prevalent. The Arab Republic of Egypt is a country that sits in the Northeast corner of Africa on the Mediterranean Sea to its north and the Red Sea to its east. It covers an area of around 1 million square kilometers (390,121 square miles) and has a population of 95 million people, making it the most populated country in the region, the third most populated in Africa, and the 15th biggest country in the world. Not only is Egypt home to one of the world’s oldest civilizations, its glorious beaches and the crystalline waters of the Red Sea have made it a top diving destination, with the chance to see a dazzling array of marine life. Featured Training Centers Instructor Training CenterEuro-Divers Utopia Beach ClubClub Ras Soma Diving CenterExtra Divers DahabORCA DIVE CLUB SAFAGADiving.DE Abu DababUnited DiversDive For LifeMV Legends IIRed Sea Aggressor II This data is provided from the logbook information in the MySSI app Featured places to go in Egypt © iStock/Mustang_79HurghadaHurghada has become a leading diving location with Soma Bay, Hurghada, Makadi Bay, and El Gouna all excellent diving locations.Learn more © iStock/Anton_PetrusSafagaSafaga is a wonderfully secluded tourist destination with just a few vacation homes and bungalows along with a small hotel.Learn more © iStock/Alberto MasnovoEl QuseirEl Quseir is a great spot for shore diving, with reefs set just off the coast. The waters are clear and calm and reef fish abound.Learn more © Shutterstock/Caroline Jane AndersonMarsa AlamMarsa Alam is quickly becoming one of the most popular, major tourist destinations on the Red Sea Region of Egypt thanks to its beautiful beaches and resorts.Learn more © iStock/Oleg_PSharm El SheikhSharm El Sheikh is also a great dive destination with around 30 dive sites accessible on day excursions and a whole variety of liveaboardsLearn more © MaresGiftun IslandsDiving in Giftun Islands, you will explore the wonderful reefs with a rainbow of soft coral as well as hard coral and dramatic drop-offs.Learn more © ScubaproEl GounaEl Gouna offers great access to the northern Red sea with over 40 dive sites that can be dived all year long.Learn more © ScubaproMakadi BayMakadi Bay is a wonderful yet underrated place to dive in the Hurghada area.Learn more © ScubaproSoma BaySoma Bay has a rich marine ecosystem and an astonishing variety of marine life which any visitor enjoys.Learn more © AqualungPort GhalibElphinstone Reef is the most popular of these day trips to access from Port Ghalib.Learn more © AqualungBrother Islandsthe brother islands are home to dazzling coral reefs and wonderful wrecks and you can even swim alongside whitetip and hammerhead sharks.Learn more © MaresCoast El QuseirThe coast of el quseir is a dive site that can be either a relaxing or an exciting one depending on what you are looking for and your skill and experience levelLearn more © MaresHamataThe Hamata area features around a dozen wonderful dive sites to take in and experience.Learn more © ScubaproBig Brother IslandBig Brother Island is among some of the best diving in the Red Sea, if not the world.Learn more © AqualungLittle Brother IslandLittle Brother Island offers great wall and drift dives where you can see shoaling fish.Learn more Dive Sites in Egypt Travel Information for Egypt Power Plug Type C, FAirports CAI, HRGCurrency EGPLanguage arElectricity 220 V / 50 HzTimezone UTC+02:00 Discover the Wonders of the Deep with SSI's Blog Join us on an exciting journey of discovery and learn more about exhilarating diving adventures, dedicated conservation initiatives, and innovative educational opportunities that will help you illuminate the extraordinary beauty of the underwater world. Let's explore the underwater world together and delve into the hidden wonders beneath the gentle waves. The descriptions provided here are intended as general information and personal experiences related to specific dive sites and locations and should not be construed as definitive advice or recommendations. Before diving, please confirm that diving is permitted at your chosen location, and comply with all relevant local laws, regulations, and posted signage. The responsibility for verifying the legality of the dive and assessing any associated risks rests entirely with you.