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3mm
or 5mm wetsuit (November - April), shorty for rest of the year |
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Visibility: |
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20
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Marine
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Turtles,
blue spotted rays, jacks, snappers, barracudas, lionfish, reef
fish, colourful coral |
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Requirements: |
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Entry
visas are required when visiting Egypt. These can be purchased
at the airport itself at a cost of about $25 USD / £15 GBP.
Sharm El Sheikh from the UK - Direct five hour flights from Gatwick
and Manchester on Sundays. Dahab is 90km from Sharm. |
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Your questions about diving in Lanzarote answered below:
Common Questions (Answers below)
Where is the Red Sea ?
Why is the scuba diving in the Red Sea so good?
What fish and ocean life will I see?
What after-diving fun can I expect?
Does it have year-round sunshine?
Is the diving the same year-round?
What equipment will I need to dive in the Red Sea ?
Where is the Red Sea
?
The Red Sea separates the north east coastline of the African continent
from Saudi Arabia and the Middle East .The Gulf of Aqaba and the Gulf of
Suez around the Sinai peninsular come together creating the northern most
point of the Red Sea, and at its most southern point meets the Indian Ocean
. Only 5 hours flight from the UK , the Sinai peninsular is surrounded by
Egypt , the Gaza strip, Jordan and Saudi Arabia . The Red Sea also flows
past the Sudan , Eritrea , Djibouti and Yemen coastlines.
Why is the scuba diving in the Red Sea so
good?
The higher salt content and protected topography of the Red Sea
has allowed hard corals to grow over thousands of years. Heat from the
deep Median trench (reaching a depth of 2,850 metres) beneath the Red Sea
, warms the water to a much higher temperature at depth (21 o C at 1,000
metres where normally the Ocean temperature is 6 o C). The high mineral
content, warm temperatures and year-round sunshine have created one of
the most bio-diverse seas in the world.
What fish and ocean life will I see
diving in the Red Sea ?
Hopefully will see: Dolphins,
grey reef sharks, manta rays, white tips, scalloped hammerheads & turtles! Normally
always see: Blue spotted eagle & sting rays,
lionfish, yellow clown fish, napoleon fish, large moray eels, yellow and
blue masked butterfly fish, emperor angel fish, giant triggerfish, steep
headed parrot fish, stone fish, bluespine unicorn fish, shoal surgeon fish,
bluegreen pullers, octopi, blackfin barracudas, large shoals of jacks,
red antheas, lined butterfly fish, nudibranchs, fan corals and much, much
more...
Sighted on occasion: Whale
sharks, tiger sharks and whales.
What after-diving
fun can I expect?
Diving is a social sport. The Red Sea is a very social place, with Sharm
el Sheikh being quite lively and upbeat, and Dahab a more relaxed and laid-back
place. It has plenty of bars and restaurants. Locals and tourists mix freely,
and our divers and instructors often spend time in the evening over a beer
discussing the days dive, and anything that comes to mind! Some divers
prefer time alone, and relax with a nice evening meal watching the sunset.
All rooms have a few sky channels.
Does the Red Sea have year-round sunshine?
Yes! Being far closer to the equator (on the same latitude as the Sahara
Desert ) it is hotter, and has only two seasons. The Sinai peninsular air
temperature ranges between 20 o C and 40 o C, has an average humidity of
55% and an annual rainfall of 250mm. So, it is hot and sunny year-round.
Is the diving the same year-round?
The visibility is fairly consistent – around 30 metres. During the
winter months you will see less divers, but also less large predators and
Manta rays. The spring season brings hundreds of baby fish, so the visibility
drops a little. The summer is the best time go scuba diving in red sea
and see large marine life, especially for diving in sharm el sheikh.
What equipment will
I need to dive in the Red Sea?
Most divers use anything from a 3mm shorty to a 5mm one or two piece wetsuit.
If you get cold quickly use a 5mm, especially in the winter months. DSMB's
are generally not needed (non-tech diving) but of course it's always safer
if you have one. Torches are great for the many crevices and coral heads.
Adjustable strap fins and wet boots definitely recommended over full foot
fins. Contact us for more information.
CONTACT US NOW TO TALK TO AN INSTRUCTOR & TRAVEL PLANNER ...GO
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