Red Sea Scuba Diving Holidays for the Whole Family

Scuba diving holidays are generally not holidays you’d consider taking with the family. They’re adventurous for sure, and not generally child friendly. However, the Red Sea is actually a great place to take your family on vacation.

The Red Sea

The Red Sea is a body of water that stretches from Egypt to Ethoipia. Its waters are abundant with a rich and diverse collection of fish. In fact, there are more than 1200 species of fish, almost 10% of which are indigenous to the Red Sea. Much of this diversity is due to the coral reef which extends along its 1,240 mile coastline. These reefs are 5000-7000 years old.

One of the most protected areas of the Red Sea is the Ras Mohammed National Park, which was created in 1983 by the Egyptian government. It’s protected by law and is a huge center for diving enthusiasts. It’s also family friendly.

What Makes the Red Sea Family Friendly?

The Red Sea is particularly friendly to families because it offers a diverse and wide range of diving opportunities and levels. Additionally, lessons for beginners are offered in many of the major recreational diving sites.

In addition, many of the accommodations comprised of camping and lodges along the Egyptian coast cater to the diving community. That means it’s easy for families to have a pleasant vacation and to make scuba diving reservations, rent equipment and get lessons which are quite easy and safe. Many of them are also adopting a more environmentally-friendly approach to tourism and scuba diving to preserve their beautiful coastline.

And Egypt has more to offer than diving – riding a camel to a dive site would be a highly regarded adventure for many children, as would exploring a shipwreck. You can also enjoy the beach, go fishing, go shopping, rent a boat, go windsurfing, bird watching and enjoy desert excursions.

Where to Scuba Dive In the Red Sea?

With more than 1200 miles of coastline there are virtually endless places to dive. However, the south end of the Red Sea is a bit troubled by pirates now and most of the key family friendly places are located on the Egyptian Coastline. When researching and planning a Red Sea scuba diving holiday for the whole family, check out:

* Ras Mohammed
* Elphinstone
* The Brothers
* Dolphin Reef
* Rocky Island

If you’re looking for an adventure and you have a scuba diving family, even if some are beginners, then a Red Sea scuba diving holiday may be the perfect family holiday. Imagine taking lessons as a family and then heading out to explore the miles of pristine coastline and coral reefs. It’s educational and fun.