Red Sea

Tourist Submarine Collides with Reef in Red Sea.

(Dive Travel Business News - February 13, 2012) -- Three tourists drowned in the Red Sea after their sightseeing submarine sank off the coast of a popular Red Sea resort. A German couple and their child died in the accident off the resort town of Hurghada. Thirteen other tourists of different nationalities were rescued. Four of the rescued tourists were taken to hospital, state television reported.

Egyptian state television said a preliminary tourism police investigation found that the submarine had collided with a coral reef, shattering a glass partition and filling the vessel with water.

Submarine excursions allow tourists to see coral formations and exotic fish without having to snorkel or dive. Submarines can accommodate up to 45 people and dive to a depth of 70ft. The larger tourist submarines are operated by two pilots and have large reinforced glass windows.

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Touring and Diving Post-Revolutionary Egypt

Calm and normalcy have returned to Post-Revolutionary Egypt

(Dive Travel Business News - March 24, 2011) -- Learning Through Travel recently sponsored a familization (FAM) trip of US based dive shop owners traveling to Egypt on March 5-19th to tour Cairo, Luxor and to dive in the Red Sea resort cities of El Quseir, Marsa Alam, Safaga, Sharm el Sheikh and Dahab.

The group saw that normalcy has definitely returned for tourism in Egypt and all Red Sea resort cities. The mood in Cairo and Luxor was calm and quiet but tourist numbers were increasing daily. The highlight of the trip was the Red Sea diving. Pharaoh Dive Club in El Qusier, Pharaoh Divers in Sharm and Dive In Dahab took excellent care of the divers. The group also had the opportunity to tour Blue O Two's luxury live-aboard fleet. read more »

Experts Called in After Shark Attack Causes Fatality in Sharm El-Sheikh

Atypical behaviour of single shark a possible culprit.

(Dive Travel Business News - December 7, 2010) -- Egyptian authorities have called in an international team of shark experts to "assess and advise on the best course of action" after the Red Sea resort of Sharm el- Sheikh experienced five shark attacks in one week. read more »

Live-aboard Diving in the Red Sea

Reef & Wreck Itinerary offered by Emperor Divers and Fly & Sea Dive Adventures

(Dive Travel Business News - October 18, 2010) -- Fly & Sea Dive Adventures has teamed up with Emperor Divers to offer “Reefs and Wrecks” of the Red Sea itinerary. This new liveaboard route combines the best wrecks in the Red Sea with some stunning reefs and walls. Originating from Hurghada, the 7 night itinerary visits the wrecks of the SS Thistlegorm, Rosalie Moeller, Dunraven, Giannis D, Carnatic and others. Abu Nuhas and the Straits of Gubal are featured on this route on the itinerary: The horseshoe shaped reef of Shaab El Erq is a perfect example of the quality of reefs offered, with its beautiful hard coral garden and the chance to see dolphins. Walls dives in Ras Mohammed Park include Shark Reef, a sheer wall that plummets into the deep blue. read more »

Diving a Gem of the Sinai, Red Sea

Discover the Red Sea with Learning Through Travel

(Dive Travel Business News - May 10, 2010) -- Discover Red Sea diving with Learning Through Travel's Discover Dahab Dive Expedition. A small town situated on the southeast coast of the Sinai Peninsula, approximately 80 km (50 miles) northeast of Sharm el-Sheikh, Dahab is considered to be one of Egypt's most treasured diving destinations. Many reefs are immediately adjacent to Dahab's waterfront hotels and the nearby Blue Hole and Canyon are internationally famous dive spots.

Discover Dahab Dive Expedition package includes international airfare NYC-JFK to Cairo; domestic flights in Egypt; 7 nights accommodations at Dahab Hilton or similar; 5 days of diving-10 guided dives (boat and shore); Half day sightseeing in Cairo and Pyramids and Sphinx; 8 breakfasts and 5 lunches and transfers within Egypt and porterage of 1 piece of luggage. 10 Days/8 Nights $3,125.00 pp (Valid May 1-19, August 20-December 12, 2010)/ $3,525.00 (Valid May 20-August 19, 2010). read more »

Dive Pristine Reefs by an Ancient Egyptian Trading Route

(Dive Travel Business News - May 10, 2010) -- Discover the undiscovered with Learning Through Travel's Explore El Quseir Expedition to the southern Red Sea. El Quseir is a truly unique unspoilt resort town on the mid-southern coastline of mainland Egypt, approximately 140km south of Hurghada. read more »

Red Sea Liveaboard Destroyed in Blaze

(Dive Magazine UK - February 1, 2010) -- Dive Magazine reports that the Red Sea Live-aboard MY Typhoon has been destroyed by a fire in a Suez dry dock. Typhoon was part of the Tornado Marine Fleet operating in Egyptian waters. Three other live-aboards sustained damage: MY Sweet Dreams, Hyatt and VIP-One. Travel Professionals are busy making alternate arrangements for clients who were booked on these boats.