Curious about what the Red Sea looks like underwater?
Simply put – it’s like swimming in an aquarium fit for a giant! The deep blue waters are crystal clear, some of the best visibility we’ve encountered underwater. About 50 metres from the dusty Dahab beach is a steep wall drop, home to countless varieties of coral reef formations, colourful tropical fish and eerie underwater wildlife.
While on our first scuba dive, we spotted a timid Reef Octopus (also known as a Cyane’s Octopus or Big Blue Octopus) that camouflaged itself by changing its colour and texture of its skin to match the reef surroundings. Luckily our dive master spotted him because he blended right into the rocky formations.
Rather then trying to describe the surreal underwater paradise, click on the short video below and experience it for yourself!
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Click here to watch on YouTube – Snorkeling and Diving the Red Sea, Egypt
We spent 10 days exploring the warm, crystal clear waters of Dahab, easily one of the best snorkeling and scuba diving experiences we’ve had (sorry Great Barrier Reef, the Red Sea steals the top spot in our books).
There are about a dozen prime snorkeling and scuba diving spots within walking distance from the main strip in Dahad (where the hotels and restaurants are located), which is ideal if you’ve got your own snorkeling equipment. Our adventures in the Middle East completely exceeded our expectations.
Don’t you love it when that happens?
You might also like our Photo Blog: Snorkeling the Red Sea in Dahab, Egypt
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Wow, this looks like a beautiful place to snorkel and dive! What type of camera did you use? The images are so clear…
We’ve got a pocket sized Olympus Underwater camera, nothing special but it works great!
One part of adventure that I never tried before, I would like to try snorkeling to take photos of the animals living under the sea. This can be a great experience.
The underwater marine life in Dahab is as wonderful a sight as the Sinai mountains dropping right down to the sea. Simply spectacular!
I’ve been diving for many years but I’ve never to the Red Sea and it’s such a shame for someone who loves to dive, to miss out on one of the best diving destinations in the world. When is the best time of the year to explore the Red Sea?