Press Release
Egypts Minister of Tourism
Egypt Update
February 10, 1999
Diving Spots Re-opened in the Red Sea
Some of the most precious diving spots in the Red Sea, previously announced as natural preserves, are now re-opened. The decision was made by the Egyptian government in response to several calls made by the tour operators and diving enthusiasts as to the unbeaten beauty and uniqueness of underwater coral reefs found in Zabarghad, Rocky, Brothers, and Abul Kizan islands of the Red Sea.
The diving fees are $5.00 per person where the following packages are provided:
Two weekly trips (each should not exceed a caravan comprising of six boats - with a total of 15 divers per boat); the duration of the first trip is seven days to the Brothers Island, while the second trip is 12 days, touring all islands.
Trips are subject to cancellations if they do not meet these requirements.
List of Islands where Diving is Banned
El Ashrafy | Halayeb | Shaker |
Gaisoom | Om El Kamar | Sheawan |
Ghanem | Om El Khoroush | Towal |
Gobal | Om Kaiman |
List of Islands where Diving is Permitted
Abou Monkar |
Mekawaa |
Sahl Hashish |
Abu Roman |
Om El Heran |
Saial |
Baklaan |
Om Gawish |
Shawareet |
Gefton |
Om Saadan |
Wadi El Gemal |
Klack |
Rowabeel |
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Mahabees |
Safaga |