The coral caverns of southern Egypt offer a glimpse of the world that has seduced many a cave diver. Words and photographs by Simon Rogerson

Egypt’s best shore diving traditionally takes place from the sandy idyll of its desert camps and resorts. Simon Rogerson chooses his top five sites.

Not so long ago, the Egyptian Red Sea south of Marsa Alam was regarded as a remote and inaccessible dive location

Those looking to extend their Red Sea diving experience may be intrigued by this little-known diving location. Susan Chenard reports…

Great diving, hospitable people and the chance to visit ancient ruins, all combine to make Jordan an excellent diving holiday destination. Four DIVE readers give their verdicts.

Many of the delights of Sinai are overshadowed by Egypt's bigger resorts, but they shouldn't be ignored. DIVE picks out some of the Sinai's lesser known resorts: Taba, Nuweiba, Dahab and Shark's Bay...

More divers pass through the airports at Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada than anywhere else in the world – but which destination is best? An old hand at diving the Red Sea, Charles Hood delivers his verdict

The resorts of southern Egypt offer a luxurious experience on land, but is the diving good enough to lure people away from the favourites of the north? Jane Morgan reports from the Werner Lau resort at Marsa Alam

Located in the far north of the Sinai peninsula, Taba is the gateway to Eilat and her shores overlook Israel, Jordan and Saudi Arabia across the Gulf of Aqaba.

Liveaboards are offering divers an ever-greater variety of Red Sea experiences. DIVE compares two of the best. By Ciara Korving and Simon Rogerson…

The Fantasy VoyageSimon Rogerson and John McIntyre devise the ultimate liveaboard itinerary, taking in the very best of the ‘corridor of marvels’.

A new generation of boats is sailing the Red Sea and there are no excuses for second-rate service

Divers prepared to put creature comforts to one side and head for Sudan can find some of the best diving in the Red Sea …

InDepth Dahab, Taba and NuweibaThe area of Sinai stretching north of the Strait of Tiran offers as much variety as the popular resorts further south and maintains a character all of it own...

When you think about holiday in Israel, one of the first images that spring to mind is Eilat – the eternal summer city and where diving is one of the best in the world..

The Million Hope in the Egyptian Red Sea has been overlooked by the majority of divers. Peter Collings, who witnessed the ship’s sinking, returns five years on to take us on a tour of the wreck

No single shipwreck epitomizes the moral maze of wreck diving more fully than the Salem Express.

Panorama SharmM.Y. Panorama Sharm has shown a remarkable change of direction in her new design, which combines Egyptian charm with modern facilities and represents the ultimate diving vessel amongst Red Sea liveaboards.

Red Sea MarathonA new liveaboard claims to be able to visit all of Egypt’s main offshore dive sites – from the Brother Islands right down to the bottom of the St John’s reef – in a week. DIVE editor Simon Rogerson was on board to see if it could be done

Out in the Red Sea two wrecks cling to the steep reef surrounding Big Brother island. Peter Collings reports ...

Diving is becoming big business in Jordan, with centres springing up along the Aqaba coast. But what's it like underwater? Charlotte Boan finds out. Photographs by Paul Kay

Nuweiba, translated from Arabic, means ‘bubbling springs’ and this oasis can be found sandwiched between Dahab and Taba.

Steaming to SudanFor the first time in more than a decade, a liveaboard has been granted permission to make the voyage across the Sudanese border from Egypt to Port Sudan.

The sister ship of the Thistlegorm makes a challenging dive for those who have the skill and experience. Peter Collings, a member of the expedition that discovered the Rosalie Moller, takes us on a pictorial tour of the wreck…

DIVE readers select their favourite boats from the mass of vessels that currently sail the Red Sea. Interviews by Kate Quarry.

Dahab, EgyptPack your BC, beachwear and Birkenstocks and prepare yourself for the warm, relaxed atmosphere at the palm-fringed Egyptian Red Sea diving destination of Dahab.

A week is a short time in diving. So, if you want to make the most of your break in the Red Sea, a luxury liveaboard could be the answer. Words and photographs by Pat Morrissey…

The Red Sea offers good diving all year round, but May to September is the period for greater fish numbers, when you will see shoals of fish numbering thousands.

The Sharm ChallengeAs an experiment, we set journalist Geordie Torr a list of intriguing tasks designed to get the best out of this classic scuba destination. Can he accomplish them all?

For many years Dahab on the Gulf of Aqaba was the haunt of hippies and travellers looking for low-cost living. But as its popularity grows, it is becoming more expensive. However, Red Sea aficionado John Nightingale can still find the best of Dahab...

The Dahab SolutionFor those in search of a recuperative break, the Red Sea resort of Dahab has a bohemian charm that sets it apart. Charlotte Boan goes in search of diving’s healing power. Photographs by Jane Morgan

Dahab - quick guideA traditional stop on the Sinai desert backpacker trail, the hippy-styled northern Egyptian Red Sea resort of Dahab is the ultimate chill-out destination.

Over the past 25 years Sharm El Sheikh has been transformed from a small fishing port to an international beach resort. Sharm remains a favourite with divers, but with so many topside facilities how do you get the best out of the area?

The liveaboard that epitomises the current direction of Egyptian shipbuilding is the Hurricane.

It is only in the past couple of years that the Southern Red Sea has become a popular dive destination. Mark Webster takes a look at some of the wrecks in the south that are set to become regular dive haunts of the future

In my past life as a dive travel consultant, I had arranged a holiday to Nuweiba for photo guru Alan James and partner Heather Hammond.

The Red Sea offers some terrific diving – both shore-based and from a liveaboard. DIVE readers report on some of the best bargains. Interviews by Kate Quarry

Sharm comes of ageSharm El Sheikh’s longest-established dive centres have been celebrating anniversaries this year, marking more than two decades of diving in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula. Charlotte Boan reports

Three journeys, one sea. DIVE takes three liveaboard trips around the north, south, and islands of the Red Sea in search of some world-class diving...

All aboardDIVE's roundup of Red Sea liveaboards

Located 240km south of Hurghada, Marsa Alam has long been popular with divers seeking adventure...

For Franck Goddio, the renowned underwater archaeologist behind the Alexandria excavations, it was the ultimate challenge. Could he perform a ground-breaking, deep-sea survey of an 18th-century ship that teetered on the slope of an isolated pinnacle?

No longer are you likely to be on the only dive boat you see during a trip to the southernmost part of Egypt, but the quality and range of diving are still world-class.

Diving the Red Sea doesn't mean you have to rough it.…

Having dived the reefs of Sudan extensively during the 1970's and 80's, Jack Jackson returns to see what the diving is like now...

Out in the Red Sea two wrecks cling to the steep reef surrounding Big Brother island. Peter Collings reports

The discovery of the wreck of a tanker four years ago by Akhmed the then skipper of the Lady M liveaboard was the start of an investigation that was to become one of the most interesting, if frustrating, wreck identification projects I...

The northern part of Sudan is slowly opening to the British diver, with opportunities for exploration and some dramatic big-animal encounters.

In the past 20 years Hurghada has grown from a small fishing village to become one of the Egyptian Red Sea’s largest resorts. DIVE readers give their verdicts.

How would you like to dive a virgin wreck in the Red Sea? Stefano Ruia was part of the team that spent four frustrating years trying to explore a Second World War gem.

Whale sharks, hammerheads, dolphins - sometimes you get it all. Graeme Gourlay has a stunning trip in the southern Red Sea...

Looking for a Red Sea trip that avoids the throngs around the most popular sites? The coast of Saudi Arabia could be your answer. Graham Wood charters a liveaboard and explores the kingdom’s newly discovered reefs

Muck diving is not the sole preserve of Southeast Asia. Look around the rubbish-strewn lagoons around Dahab and you can chance on a hidden gem

The Red Sea is a massive market for Europeans and it’s easy to see why, but there are times of the year when fewer people want to travel, and that’s when you get your bargains.

If diving with sharks has always been on your wish list then we have the perfect trip for you! Oonasdivers have a great trip to the Red Sea with a focus on diving with sharks

Egypt’s remote southern reefs have become a favourite summer destination, but with rumours of big seas and cold water, should divers visit during the winter months? Joanne O’Brien

There is access to more than 18km of coral fringed coastline extending down the eastern arm of the Red Sea to Jordan's border with Saudi Arabia.

Located at the tip of the Sinai’s golden desert and descending to the deepest channels of the Red Sea, Shark Reef and Yolanda Reef reserve a special place in many logbooks.

Many of the delights of Sinai are overshadowed by Egypt’s bigger resorts, but they shouldn’t be ignored. DIVE picks out some of the Sinai’s lesser known resorts: Taba, Nuweiba, Dahab and Shark’s Bay