Is snorkeling good in the Red Sea?

The Red Sea in Egypt is one of the world's best and most famous locations for both snorkeling and diving activities due to its wealth of rich corals and diverse sea life. The waters are calm and clean and very safe for all ages.



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On this page you will find an overview of the dangerous creatures that you can meet while diving or snorkeling in Egyptian part of the Red Sea.
  • Scorpionfish and Stonefish. ...
  • Lionfish. ...
  • Muray Eels. ...
  • Blue Spotted Stingray and other rays. ...
  • Sharks. ...
  • Trigger Fish. ...
  • Sea Urchins. ...
  • Cone Shells.


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Tourism in the city Hurghada's major industry is foreign and domestic tourism, owing to its landscape, year-round hot and dry climate and long beaches. Its waters are clear and calm for most of the year and have become popular for underwater diving and snorkelling.

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Hurghada is slight cooler than Sharm.

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9 Best Places to Snorkel in the World
  • Baa Atoll, Maldives. Why it's special: Swim with manta rays, whale sharks and sea turtles in a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. ...
  • Maui, Hawaii. ...
  • Koh Tao, Thailand. ...
  • Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. ...
  • Great Barrier Reef, Australia. ...
  • Nusa Lembongan, Indonesia. ...
  • Bora Bora, French Polynesia. ...
  • Punta Mita, Mexico.


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Located in the Gulf of Aqaba, Sharm el-Sheikh is arguably Egypt's most famous snorkeling destination.

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Get up close to dolphins on a snorkel trip from Hurghada. Enjoy a boat tour to areas in the open sea where you can swim or snorkel with dolphins among colorful coral reefs.

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