Articles tagged with "red sea"

Regaldive's Top Five Shark Spots

In honour of Shark Week, we've compiled the Regaldive Top Five Shark Spots!

Dolphin Encounter Code of Conduct

Red Sea NGO HEPCA (Hurghada Environmental Protection and Conservation Association) and PADI have produced this video message to highlight the importance of responsible tourism in the conservation of the dolphin population of the Red Sea. Please watch and share!

Diving with Whale Sharks

Diving with whale sharks ranks near the top of any diver’s bucket list. These gentle giants of the underwater world may look intimidating due to their enormous size but in fact they are known to pose no threat to humans, and munch their way through algae, plankton and krill, filtered from seawater through their enormous mouths.

Red Sea... like it used to be

There’s never been a better time to dive the Red Sea. Conditions are perfect at this time of year, you get the pick of the dive sites, and there’s a whole lot less boats out there.

Max your diving in Marsa!

If you haven’t discovered Marsa Alam yet, this resort is one that really does tick every box. Boat Diving. Shore Diving. House Reef Diving. Dugongs and Dolphins. Sharks. Wrecks. Legendary sites. Marsa Alam has it all!

Regaldive’s Top 5 Snorkelling Spots

Snorkelling is the perfect introduction to the wonders of the underwater world. All you need is a mask, a snorkel and a pair of fins and you can instantly be at one with the fishes.

Child Friendly Holiday Tips

Travelling with young children? Read Regaldive team member Helena's top tips for a child-friendly holiday in the sun!

I’ve worked in travel for 21 years which should qualify me for booking my own holiday. . . .  Shouldn’t it?! However, throw a child of school age into the mix and it’s a whole new ball game.

Head to Hurghada: Great for Qualified Divers or Newbies

The first commercial dive base in the Red Sea, Hurghada is now a thriving resort that caters for both divers and none divers. Outstanding reefs and drop-offs are available, whilst Hurghada’s location also gives access to the legendary wreck graveyard of Sha’ab Abu Nuhas.

Top Picks for Your Family Diving Holiday

Are you travelling with young children? Here are Helena's top picks for a child-friendly holiday in the sun:

I’ve worked in travel for 21 years which should qualify me for booking my own holiday… Shouldn’t it?! However, throw a couple of school age children in the mix and it’s a whole new ball game.

Diving Holidays with Kids

Plenty of hotels offer kids' clubs and activities to keep little ones entertained, or for young divers a summer holiday is the perfect time to take those first few breaths underwater! Take a look at our Junior Diving Courses for more information…

Unexpected delights in the Red Sea

I was picked up in the morning from my hotel, the impeccable Sunrise Marina Resort in Port Ghalib, and a few minutes later was welcomed at the Emperor Divers dive centre on the far side of the marina. As this was a work trip rather than a diving trip, I hadn’t brought my dive gear.

What We Love About Sharm El Sheikh

"Having been dropped off in Jackson Reef, my best mate and I allowed the gentle drift of the current to push us back towards where our small dive boat was moored.

Scouting out Sharm

Having never been to Sharm el Sheikh, the Red Sea or even Egypt before, visiting this part of the world seemed like a wonderful opportunity to provide a first hand experience of the area as well as visit some of our partners.

New to Regaldive: Red Sea Liveaboard - MY Vita Xplorer

This liveaboard operates Saturday to Saturday, which means that only 5 days annual leave is required. Flights depart from Gatwick on Saturday morning.