🇪🇬Egypt

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Dec 7, 2025.

• DiveJourney Destinations Directory - Used to identify DiveJourney destination coverage for Egypt (currently includes Dahab) and to standardize internal links.
• DiveJourney: Dahab destination guide - Primary DiveJourney destination reference within Egypt for shore, snorkeling, and training-oriented planning.
• Met Office: Sharm El Sheikh holiday weather averages - Monthly climate averages used for Red Sea seasonal planning (air temperatures, wind).
• Met Office: Hurghada holiday weather averages - Monthly climate averages used for Red Sea seasonal planning (air temperatures, wind).
• Egypt eVisa portal - Official visa information and fees for tourist entry planning.
• Chamber of Diving and Water Sports (CDWS): Rules and Regulations - National diving and water sports regulatory framework referenced for safety and operator compliance expectations.
• CDWS: Medical Facilities directory - Directory of diving medical support and hyperbaric facility information used for safety planning.
• NOAA Coral Reef Watch: Monthly climatology (thermal history) - Reference for sea surface temperature climatology concepts relevant to Red Sea seasonal water conditions.
• UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List: Ras Mohammed - Context on Ras Mohammed as a flagship protected area relevant to diving and conservation.
• Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency (EEAA): Wadi El Gemal protected area document - Protected-area reference for southern Red Sea conservation context.
• International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI): Egypt member page - High-level overview of Egypt's coral reef and MPA context.
• UK Government travel advice: Egypt (emergency numbers and safety) - Reference for common emergency contact numbers and general safety planning.
• Divers Alert Network (DAN): Emergency assistance - Dive medical assistance and evacuation support reference.