Egypt

The Egyptian Red Sea is one of the most popular scuba diving destinations in the world - just a short hop from most of Europe, Egypt is the birthplace of many dive careers
Aggressor unveils redesigned Red Sea Aggressor II

Aggressor unveils redesigned Red Sea Aggressor II

ByDIVE StaffSep 18, 2026
Aggressor Adventures has announced a complete redesign of the Red Sea Aggressor II, including a significant reconfiguration of guest cabins
Day-boat Dreaming in the charming Egyptian resort of El Gouna

Day-boat Dreaming in the charming Egyptian resort of El Gouna

ByGraeme GourlayAug 7, 2026
Graeme Gourlay rediscovers the pleasures of uncrowded reefs and day-boat diving at the charming Egyptian resort of El Gouna
Crew member reportedly dies after Red Sea liveaboard Sea Spirit sinks

Crew member reportedly dies after Red Sea liveaboard Sea Spirit sinks

A crew member has reportedly died after the Red Sea liveaboard Sea Spirit sank off Ras Ghareb in Egypt's Gulf of Suez on Tuesday, 14 July.
Camel Dive Club announces Underwater Stories from the Red Sea winners

Camel Dive Club announces Underwater Stories from the Red Sea winners

ByDIVE StaffMay 7, 2026
Sharm El Sheikh's famous Camel Dive Club has announced the winners of its Underwater Stories from the Red Sea photo and video competition
All Star Liveaboards – why nearly 50 years of experience matters

All Star Liveaboards – why nearly 50 years of experience matters

ByDIVE StaffApr 30, 2026
Experience matters in the scuba diving world, and All Star Liveaboards is now celebrating 46 years of liveaboard expertise across the globe
Order now! DIVE Spring 2026 print issue preview

Order now! DIVE Spring 2026 print issue preview

ByDIVE StaffMar 30, 2026
Take a look at what's in store in our Spring 2025 print magazine - great writing and beautiful photography from across the globe
Tornado Marine – a new standard for Egyptian liveaboard safety?

Tornado Marine – a new standard for Egyptian liveaboard safety?

With Egyptian liveaboard safety standards repeatedly called into question, Tornado Marine stepped up to try and raise the bar for divers
Fire breaks out on Red Sea liveaboard Golden Dolphin II

Fire breaks out on Red Sea liveaboard Golden Dolphin II

ByDIVE StaffMar 2, 2026
Red Sea liveaboard Golden Dolphin II has been seriously damaged by fire in Hurghada, just weeks after her sister vessel was destroyed.
Full Circle – a return journey through 25 years of Sharm El Sheikh

Full Circle – a return journey through 25 years of Sharm El Sheikh

DIVE's Editor Mark ‘Crowley’ Russell on his return to the love of his diving life, Sharm El Sheikh, after a 13-year absence
Red Sea liveaboard Golden Dolphin III destroyed by fire

Red Sea liveaboard Golden Dolphin III destroyed by fire

ByDIVE StaffJan 25, 2026
Popular liveaboard Golden Dolphin III has been destroyed by fire while moored and unoccupied in Hurghada, Egypt.
Tourist boat runs aground near Marsa Alam, Egypt

Tourist boat runs aground near Marsa Alam, Egypt

ByDIVE StaffJan 5, 2026
All passengers and crew were rescued after a tourist boat runs aground near Hamata, south of Marsa Alam, during a Red Sea trip
Camel Dive launches Red Sea storytelling contest for underwater creators

Camel Dive launches Red Sea storytelling contest for underwater creators

Sharm El Sheikh's Camel Dive Club has launched a competition inviting divers, photographers and filmmakers to submit their Red Sea Stories
Egypt's visa has been $25 since 2014 (Photo: Shutterstock)

Egyptian Ministry of Tourism says visa fees remain unchanged

ByDIVE StaffDec 8, 2025
The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism has said that tourist visa fees have not increased, and remain unchanged at $25
Egyptian liveaboard Seaphoria runs aground off Marsa Alam

Egyptian liveaboard Seaphoria runs aground off Marsa Alam

ByDIVE StaffNov 26, 2025
The Egyptian Chamber of Diving and Watersports (CDWS) has issued a statement following the grounding of liveaboard Seaphoria at Daedalus Reef
Howard Rosenstein’s Dawn of Red Sea Diving is heading for Hollywood

Howard Rosenstein’s Dawn of Red Sea Diving is heading for Hollywood

Howard Rosenstein's personal history of his journey as a Red Sea scuba diving pioneer, is to be turned into a documentary
Coroner frustrated by lack of answers over fatal Hurricane liveaboard fire

Coroner frustrated by lack of answers over fatal Hurricane liveaboard fire

ByDIVE StaffOct 31, 2025
Coroner investigating death of British diver in the Hurricane liveaboard fire 'frustrated' by 'limited information' from Egyptian Authorities
Egyptian Liveaboard Royal Evolution grounded at Abu Dabbab

Egyptian Liveaboard Royal Evolution grounded at Abu Dabbab

An Egyptian Red Sea liveaboard has been grounded off Marsa Alam over the weekend; all passengers and crew safely evacuated without injury
Quadriplegic Egyptian naval officer sets third world record

Quadriplegic Egyptian naval officer sets third world record

Egyptian naval officer breaks Guiness World Record for longest scuba dive in a controlled environment by a quadriplegic
Aggressor Adventures launches three new liveaboards

Aggressor Adventures launches three new liveaboards

Aggressor Adventures' three new liveaboards are launching this week with itineraries in Komodo, the Bahamas, and Egypt's Deep South
Divers, crew evacuated as Red Sea liveaboard Firebird strikes reef en route to Dahab

Divers, crew evacuated as Red Sea liveaboard Firebird strikes reef en route to Dahab

Passengers and crew evacuated as Egyptian Red Sea liveaboard MV Firebird strikes a reef and suffers 'significant damage'.
An open letter from the parents of Sea Story’s British victims

An open letter from the parents of Sea Story’s British victims

ByDIVE ContributorsApr 16, 2025
Jenny Cawson and Tarig Sinada disappeared when Sea Story capsized. Jenny's mother wrote a powerful letter to the dive community calling for action
Sea Story survivors speak out – Part 4: The ‘interrogation’

Sea Story survivors speak out – Part 4: The ‘interrogation’

Survivors of the Sea Story liveaboard disaster recount how they were pressured into giving statements just hours after being rescued
submarine under the water with coral reef and fish

Six dead, nine injured as Egyptian tourist submarine sinks

An Egyptian tourist submarine has sunk of the coast of Hurghada killing at least 6 of its passengers and seriously injuring others.
Emperor Divers launches new Emperor Adventure brand

Emperor Divers launches new Emperor Adventure brand

ByDIVE StaffMar 26, 2025
The Emperor Group, owner of Emperor Divers, has launched a new brand, Emperor Adventure, for both scuba diving and land-based experiences
Review: Treasures, Shipwrecks and the Dawn of Red Sea Diving, by Howard Rosenstein

Review: Treasures, Shipwrecks and the Dawn of Red Sea Diving, by Howard Rosenstein

A review of Treasures, Shipwrecks and the Dawn of Red Sea Diving, by Howard Rosenstein, published by Dived Up - now available in paperback
picture of the emperor seven seas boat

Emperor Seven Seas liveaboard destroyed by fire in Port Ghalib

Popular scuba diving liveaboard Emperor Seven Seas has been destroyed by fire while docked in Port Ghalib, Egypt
Sea Story survivors speak out – Part 3: Trapped

Sea Story survivors speak out – Part 3: Trapped

DIVE talks to Swiss diver Michael Miles, who spent more than 36 hours trapped in his cabin after the Egyptian liveaboard, Sea Story, capsized
Sea Story survivors speak out – Part 2: the rescue

Sea Story survivors speak out – Part 2: the rescue

Survivors of the Sea Story liveaboard disaster speak out about life rafts that were not fit for purpose and a lack of action by authorities
Egyptian tourist boat sinks off Hurghada

Egyptian tourist boat sinks off Hurghada

Another Egyptian liveaboard has capsized - the same day the UK government issued a warning over Red Sea dive boat safety.
UK Government issues safety bulletin for Egyptian liveaboards

UK Government issues safety bulletin for Egyptian liveaboards

Marine Accident Investigations Branch identifes multiple safety failures in structure, equipment, training and briefings on Egyptian liveaboards
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