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The lively resort of Hurghada
offers divers a choice of more than 30 dive sites around the many
islands located just off shore. The islands provide shelter for the day
boats. To the north of Hurghada
lies Abu Nuhas which is world renowned as a place for wreck divers
whilst the SS Thistlegorm is also within reach of day trips from Hurghada.
The diversity of dive sites in Hurghada
mean that a full range of regular and technical diving is available of
both certified divers and those wanting to learn.
Photo:http://www.flickr.com/people/silkebaron/ Giftun Island and more 
Giftun lies just of the coast of Hurghada
and offers numerous dive sites. Sheer drops disappear into the blue and
its craggy profile features some interesting caves. Hard and soft corals
cover the reef including Gorgonians. Further north, Abu Nahas is a ship
graveyard with of number of 100m wrecks found between 5-28m. Due to
their location, these wrecks can only be dived if conditions permit. If
you don’t mind traveling slightly further, you can also find the most
famous wreck in the Red Sea, the SS Thistlegorm. This 126m British cargo
ship was sunk in 1941. Sitting upright at around 30m, her cargo holds
are easily accessible revealing motorbikes, trucks, armoured vehicles,
Wellington boots and a locomotive on deck. Tidal currents, prevailing
wind and the depth means the SS Thistlegorm is only for experienced
divers.
Technical Diving in Hurghada 
The Black Canyon (Giftun Drift) is arguably one of the best deep dives
in the world and is suitable for Nitrox to Advanced Trimix. The wrecks
of the Colona and the Mobil Oil Tug Boat can be found at 60m and 105m
and the beautiful drop off at Erg Somaya is suitable for Nitrox Semi
Closed Circuit Rebreather to Extended Range. Hurghada is just one of the
resorts where you can go technical
diving in Egypt.
Booking your diving in advance will save you money on resort rates. To
discuss your diving requirements, call 0208 816 8789 or send us
an email via the 'Contact
Us' page and we'll get right back to you.
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