Hi, Which is better for diving Sharm or Hurghada? My husband and I have dove Sharm several times and we're considering checking out Hurghada since we haven't been there before. The issue is that my sister and her husband are coming to visit and they haven't dove the Red Sea so we want to make sure we dive someplace as good as if not better than Sharm. Thanks in advance for any advice. Kim
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kinghead_egypt
hello from the sun land ( egypt )
im so happy u have enjoyed your dive trips in sharm so i cheerful u will like in hurgada as well,as we have such awonderful places for diving there Board the 96 Foot Deluxe, cruise boat / diving boat,for a seven-day diving safari among the colorful marine life, caves and walls that make the southern part of the Red Sea a unique diving paradise. The Brothers Islands , which consist of the exposed tips of two massive reef pillars, known as Big Brother and Little Brother, offer some incredible diving. Sheer vertical walls with amazing coral growth, soft corals, gorgonians, black corals and rich fish life are present everywhere. The variety of fish includes jacks and snappers, turtles, white-tip and gray reef sharks and hammerheads. Two ship wrecks, the Aida and the Railway Wreck rest on the slopes of Big Brother. They are completely covered with soft corals and are full of life.
as we have also others magic programs,Im glad to assiste you . so Please don't hesitate to send any suggestions to me mohamed@badwytours.com i can tell you all the details and rates as soon as i get your massage , best wishes to you have dream trip in your second home egypt .
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magdihanna
Hello Krmanion,
Hurghada is very nice and the further south you go the nicer it becomes, try booking a liveaboard from Safaga or Marsa Alam. If you feel adventurous enough and don't mind driving long distances go all the way to Hamata and take a boat to St. John; the islands an reefs around there and simply fabulous, way beyond anything you will ever see in Sharm or Hurghada.
Have a safe trip,
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catw
Hurghada is a big touristic factory aiming at Westerners travelling with cheap tour operators. This is really not the best place to be in Egypt. Sharm is also a horrible tourist factory but it is supposed to be higher-ranking, due to its location in Sinai and because it has the best diving sites in terms of fish and shipwrecks.
Now I would encourage you to go to Dahab, about 1h30 from Sharm by the road. This is where you'll encounter all young expatriates living in Cairo and experienced divers. Sharm and Hurghada cater for mass tourism, Dahab is for people who know better.
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mcdennis
Come on!
Offcourse the villages Hurghada and Sharm both are not a bit interesting! There built for/by tourists! But that's not why you go there is it? Its the magnificent red sea whitch is the sole atraction of these places, right?
Both places heve exellent dive-spots (worlds best!) within an hour sailing. Hurghada has allso lots of "housereefs". Some of these are very good for snorkeling!
Furthermore Hurghada gives you the possibility to take the bus (6 hours) to Luxor.
Offcourse; if you've got the budget and the time there are (a tiny bit) more authentic places, but both Hurghada and Sharm (nowadays Marsa Alam too) have there own airport (cheap flights) and are therefor easier to travel to!
Have fun!
Dennis
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