The Red Sea

How lucky we are to have one of the world’s most incredible open seas located on our doorstep. The Red Sea is a relatively trapped body of water. At one end are the Gulfs of Aquaba and Suez while at the other, 2,000km away, it narrows to just 29km wide and 134m deep where it meets the Indian Ocean. This entrapment of the sea results in warm waters, species found only in the Red Sea and stunning environmental conditions like no other place on earth.

From a diving and water sports viewpoint, the Red Sea represents one big playground of exploration, opportunities and the chance to interact responsibly with up to 1,350 species of fish and over 300 types of coral. Visibility reaches 40m on good days and water temperatures are between 21c and 30c.

Despite some development along its coastlines the Red Sea is still a vast wilderness easily circumventing any attempts to control or dominate it by commercial means. You can still be a day’s sea travel from anywhere and not see a single town. Hotels and buildings are low level and relatively unimposing compared to other holiday destinations and in most cases environmental concern prevents this valuable region from decline.
The Red Sea’s evolution and significance as an important international waterway has resulted in a variety of marine life, dramatic underwater topography and a selection of world-class shipwrecks to dive on. It is full of life and colour and waiting for you to enjoy your Red Sea experience.