While most people say it’s great to be back home, we’re back from the thriving waters of Egypt with mixed emotions! After many trips of superb diving & delicious buffets, we know Egypt never disappoints! Our recent trip to the Red Sea in South Egypt strengthened our drive to Dive Egypt Till We Drop with its beautiful people & abundant reefs as we soaked in the Egyptian sun.
After meticulous planning & thorough
research, we find ourselves on-board an uber luxurious vessel on an adventure
to the Southern parts of the Egyptian Red Sea. The Red Sea attracts many a
diver with its protected marine ecosystem, abundance of species & clear
blue waters. The Southern waters are calmer so diving is more relaxed and
perfect for divers looking for bliss & tranquillity underwater with easier
diving conditions. Departing from Port Ghalib, we made our way through
legendary dive areas like St. John’s Reef, Fury Shoals & the world famous
Elphinstone Reef.
Our ultra-spacious vessel boasted 12
premium AC & en-suite cabins fully equipped with a TV (which no one switched
on) and mini bar too (which was more frequently visited)! To top this off, the
staff on board was very experienced, warm, hospitable & eventually became
friends. At the risk of sounding a bit like a hog, just the buffets were worth
making the trip for.
Each of the 21 dives we did brought on a
surreal experience and showed us exactly why the Red Sea is held in such high
esteem. Beneath the surface, life on the vibrant and colourful coral reefs
thrived as if untouched by human exposure. Fury Shoals brought on an added
surprise of dolphins underwater which didn’t seem to be bothered with us
divers. Witnessing such conscious creatures in their homes was a treat to the
eyes and will remain in fond memory. Macro life came alive as critters scuttled
across the reefs making our Night dives full of action! But with all that these
waters had to offer, the intricate cave systems of St. John’s reefs stood out
for the feeling of solitude it left us with. The towering pinnacles covered
with live coral & almost ethereal like swim-throughs left us with a sense
of awe and respect for nature.
It’s hard to put into words an experience that is so surreal. So, to take you through our journey we’ve put together a little video of our journey to the thriving reefs of Egypt’s southern waters & its glorious cave systems.
This video is a home creation and hope it does justice to the one passion we all share (The Oceans).
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Now back on solid land enriched with our shared experiences, our group of 25 people grew connected by mutual respect for our oceans and love for diving. Now the only question that remains is “Where next?” And so, we’ll spend our time scouring through the best dive destinations in the world to craft dive trips the “Absolute SCUBA” way. If you’d like to stay tuned to our upcoming destinations or want to begin your life of adventure, visit us and we’d be happy to share.
We hope to see you suspended somewhere in the Blue someday.
Shaun Patel, PADI OWSI
After starting his diving back in 2011, Shaun went professional in 2013. He’s logged in over 1100 dives since then.
About Absolute SCUBA
Absolute SCUBA is the brainchild of two seasoned Dive
Industry professionals, Seemant Saxena and Siddharth Pujari. Between them, they
share a collective experience of over 15 years in the Dive Training, Scuba
Certification and Dive Travel business.
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Happy & Safe Diving always – Team Absolute
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