The Worlds Best Scuba Adventure: The Red Sea
Red Sea Diving Holidays are a diving fanatics dream! the array of aquatic wildlife is breath taking with 20% of the fish species specific only to the red sea. the most admired diving experience is to catch a glimpse of the uncommon sail fish, the sail fish spans over 1 meter long and is the fastest fish species known to man as it can hit impressive speeds of up to 68 Mph making the sailfish extremely agile and perfectly adapted to catching its nippy prey. the Protected reefs around Egypt are Heaving with millions of fish of all species and varieties aswell as other exotic underwater wildlife . the most popular diving areas around sharm are the "Striates of Tiran" which offer divers a great chance to Swim among exotic fish at a sunken ship wreck, on this scuba excursion expect to encounter many Schools or grouper, Barracuda and king fish. If you fancy pushing the boat out or are after new sort of rush why not try a Shark Diving , partake in a heart pounding shark dive and swim the with shark species like black tip and hammer head.
The red seas waters gradually get a tad colder in the winter months averaging at about 22 degree Celsius, a 7mm wet or semi dry suit would be more than appropriate in these conditions. Be warned that doing 3 or 4 dives a day in a 3mm or a 4.5 mm dry suit you may start leaving you a little chilly.
there are many excellent Scuba Diving Holidays available around the red sea from Siani to Aqaba and Jordan, selecting the ideal scuba resort for you can be quite mind boggling.
I have heard good reviews about the Savoy Hotel in Sharm el Sheik a luxurious resorts which specialises in water sports adventures e.g Snorkelling and Scuba diving trips.