Taking the Plunge: Scuba Diving in Marsa Alam

With colourful coral reefs, diverse sea life and fascinating wrecks to discover, Marsa Alam has gathered a reputation amongst diving enthusiasts as a standout scuba and snorkelling destination. Located in the South of Egypt’s Red Sea Riviera district, the dive sites of Marsa Alam are also far less crowded than most other scuba spots in the Sinai Peninsula.

So if you’re thinking about taking the plunge and exploring the unfamiliar waters, reefs and wrecks of Marsa Alam, what exactly can you expect to find?

Spectacular Seascapes

Egypt’s Red Sea is world renowned for its spectacular coral seascapes and diverse collection of sea creatures. When diving in Marsa Alam, scuba enthusiasts can expect to discover a multi-coloured underwater universe teeming with endless communities of tropical fish, turtles, dolphins and hammerhead sharks. Perhaps the most popular of Marsa Alam’s sea creatures is the dugong – the languid and friendly sea cow that invariably greets scuba divers in the resort’s deeper waters.

Warm Waters

Marsa Alam benefits from very pleasant sea temperatures all year round. During the peak summer months of July and August, the Red Sea regularly measures in at 29 degrees Celsius – an absolutely ideal temperature in which to explore the Egyptian coastal resort’s underwater world. Even during the height of winter, the water temperature at Marsa Alam exceeds 20 degrees Celsius, making year round diving a realistic option.

Serene Scuba Sites

Unlike the busier diving sites found in the waters off of Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada and Taba, Marsa Alam’s most popular diving spots still remain relatively quiet and uncrowded even during peak holiday season. With fewer divers competing for space in the water, Marsa Alam offers scuba enthusiasts the opportunity to discover the vibrant sea life and colourful coral seascapes of the Sinai Peninsula at a relaxed pace.

Whether you’re a novice diver or a seasoned scuba expert, you’ll find deep sea diving in Marsa Alam a rewarding and life affirming experience. With diving expeditions, schools and courses available at most of the resort’s beachfront hotels, all you have to do is pull on a scuba suit and take the plunge.

For more information on diving in Marsa Alam, check out www.marsaalam.co.uk - a guide to the popular Egyptian Red Sea resort.