dive trips red sea

If you get the chance to be involved in one of the many dive trips across the red sea you will witness some of the most colourful and exuberant experiences that you will ever encounter in your life. Whether diving or snorkelling any time spent in the water will be priceless, you owe it to yourself to discover the underwater world. The pristine shining waters provide ideal conditions for underwater visibility that buoy the red sea’s reputation for offering unforgettable experiences beneath the surface.

Snorkelling is easily accessible and popular amongst dive trips, for those who are nervous in the water or not quite ready to begin scuba diving its perfect, with some of the most diverse marine life in the world easily visible from the waters surface. Out of 1100 species of fish catalogued around the world around about 10% are located in the Red Sea alone, perfect for your first of many dive trips. This is a result of the fringing reefs which are extended along the coastline, ageing up to 7000 years old. These reefs provide shelter for the marine life and approximately 44 different species of shark. The marine life found across the red sea is exquisite and not remotely threatening if you have any concerns for potential dive trips, the creatures are often curious about your presence but offer no threat.

While you might not think of it right away, snorkelling is an ideal sport for children and you can introduce them to some of the most beautiful sites on the planet, commonly the first snorkelling or diving holiday becomes one of many dive trips yearly, it’s an addictive activity. As long as your child is comfortable in the water, you can get them some experience with the snorkel and away you go!

There are plenty of snorkelling services available, many offering shore snorkelling or dive trips from a boat, these allow you to snorkel whilst the divers go deeper under the water. Equally dive centres are present on every corner if you decide to go further than snorkelling however if you wish to book before you leave try Active Diving (087 123 11 122, http://www.activediving.co.uk), they can arrange snorkelling and diving taking care of all the small details before you begin travelling. If you don't have your own equipment, it can certainly be rented.

One of the best things about snorkelling in the Red Sea is the chance to see a living ecosystem in action, the destinations for dive trips across Egypt are endless, whatever your needs Egypt can fulfil it. Right in front of your eyes, you'll see schools of fish interact, identify solitary fish and watch them dart around each other in the coral reefs. Keep an eye out for the symbiotic relationship of the clown fish and the sea anemone. As the clown fish glide easily between the poisonous tentacles of the sea anemones, watch as the colourful stingers float in the water.
Snorkelling involves viewing the beautiful sea life involving the colourful fishes and water creatures and also the wild corals beneath the surface either from the shore or as part of one of the dive trips on offer. Come and be a part of this amazing activity in Marsa Alam, once you’ve tried snorkelling you eyes will be open to a whole new world.
To find out more about how you can take part in one of our dive trips across The Red Sea, Lanzarote and South Africa visit http://www.activediving.co.uk and quote: ART

Author: Emma Parker (23/08/08)

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