Since Mubarak resigned from the Presidency in 2011, Egypt has been in the news for various reasons and as a result tourism in the country has suffered greatly. While the northern cities of Cairo and Alexandria have seen demonstrations calling for greater democracy and North Sinai has been linked to ISIS, the southern parts of the country hundreds of miles away have continued to be stable and welcoming to tourists. Throughout the last few years of turmoil, red sea holidays have been safe and the resort areas unaffected by politics.
Since the sad loss of a Russian airliner to terrorism, the airport in Sharm El Sheikh on the southern tip of the Sinai has boosted security and many countries now deem it safe to fly in and out of the resort. Tourism is returning slowly and those who are taking the decision to visit this beautiful resort are enjoying the amazing scuba diving on near empty reefs. For many divers this is the perfect time to visit.
During the height of Sharm El Sheikh's popularity there were often long queues at the jetty, too few moorings at popular reefs and overcrowded boats. With tourism greatly reduced the queues have disappeared and snorkel boats no longer take all the best mooring spots. Instead of hunting for a place to tie on Jackson, the site is likely to be yours alone and the water teeming with fish instead of humans.
One of the most popular dives is that of the wreck of SS Thistlegorm. In years gone by, one of the biggest complaints was how busy the wreck was and people were unable to fully appreciate the experience. Liveaboard boats would travel overnight to get an early start, while day boats needed to leave harbor before sunrise to get a decent mooring.
A trip to Thistlegorm now is a relaxed boat ride to the wreck site where the likelihood of another boat already being tied is extremely small. Even if someone has beaten you to it, it is just a matter of waiting for them to surface and then enjoying this amazing WWII ship without bumping into another diver. Imagine exploring the decks at leisure with just the curious fish for company.
The flora and fauna are also enjoying the respite from thousands of curious snorkelers to breed undisturbed. White tips, rays, turtles and dolphins are in abundance bringing great joy to those working in the industry. Guests can be given a near certain guarantee of spotting something incredible wherever they jump in the water.
For those who might still be nervous about travelling to Sharm, the mainland coast is an attractive alternative. Hurghada and Marsa Alam remain popular along with El Gouna and Safaga as these resorts can easily be reached by flying into Hurghada. Many of the dive centers in these areas operate both daily boats and liveaboards so there are plenty of ways to get into the water.
There has never been a better time to visit the beautiful waters of the Red Sea. Marine life is abundant and the reefs are not crowded. Summer is the time for hammerheads so do not miss out on seeing these incredible creatures.
Since the sad loss of a Russian airliner to terrorism, the airport in Sharm El Sheikh on the southern tip of the Sinai has boosted security and many countries now deem it safe to fly in and out of the resort. Tourism is returning slowly and those who are taking the decision to visit this beautiful resort are enjoying the amazing scuba diving on near empty reefs. For many divers this is the perfect time to visit.
During the height of Sharm El Sheikh's popularity there were often long queues at the jetty, too few moorings at popular reefs and overcrowded boats. With tourism greatly reduced the queues have disappeared and snorkel boats no longer take all the best mooring spots. Instead of hunting for a place to tie on Jackson, the site is likely to be yours alone and the water teeming with fish instead of humans.
One of the most popular dives is that of the wreck of SS Thistlegorm. In years gone by, one of the biggest complaints was how busy the wreck was and people were unable to fully appreciate the experience. Liveaboard boats would travel overnight to get an early start, while day boats needed to leave harbor before sunrise to get a decent mooring.
A trip to Thistlegorm now is a relaxed boat ride to the wreck site where the likelihood of another boat already being tied is extremely small. Even if someone has beaten you to it, it is just a matter of waiting for them to surface and then enjoying this amazing WWII ship without bumping into another diver. Imagine exploring the decks at leisure with just the curious fish for company.
The flora and fauna are also enjoying the respite from thousands of curious snorkelers to breed undisturbed. White tips, rays, turtles and dolphins are in abundance bringing great joy to those working in the industry. Guests can be given a near certain guarantee of spotting something incredible wherever they jump in the water.
For those who might still be nervous about travelling to Sharm, the mainland coast is an attractive alternative. Hurghada and Marsa Alam remain popular along with El Gouna and Safaga as these resorts can easily be reached by flying into Hurghada. Many of the dive centers in these areas operate both daily boats and liveaboards so there are plenty of ways to get into the water.
There has never been a better time to visit the beautiful waters of the Red Sea. Marine life is abundant and the reefs are not crowded. Summer is the time for hammerheads so do not miss out on seeing these incredible creatures.
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