Scuba Diving in Egypt & The Red Sea

<body> <h1><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular" color="#4169e1"><a href="red_sea_diving.shtml">Scuba Diving </a><a href="red_sea_diving.shtml">Egypt & the Red Sea</a></font></h1> <p><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular" size="2">The capital of Egypt holds over twelve million inhabitants and is one of the most vibrant African cities. Mixing new architecture with old, and only 8 miles from the Pyramids and Sphinx, this diverse city should not be missed! </font></p> <h3><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular" color="#191970">Take a Trip Down the Nile</font></h3> <p><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular" size="2">The Nile cruise ships offer double cabins with private bathrooms, large lounge and sundeck areas, small swimming pools with separate restaurants, bars and entertainment.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular" size="2">Land based diving out of Sharm el Sheikh can be arranged for the divers who prefer to stay in a hotel and go out on the day boats provided by Sinai Divers.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular" size="2"><b>We have many hotels we can book you at, here are just a couple: </b></font></p> <ul> <p><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular" size="2"><img height="130" width="150" src="photos/red_sea_mena.jpg" border="0" hspace="3" vspace="1" align="left" alt="Red Sea Hotel Mena House">The <b>MENA House</b> in Cairo is renowned 5 star hotel situated in the shadow of the Pyramids at Giza. Set in a 40 acre garden, the hotel offers golf, tennis and a swimming pool. All 500 rooms are air-conditioned (most with balcony), bath and shower. Rooms with views towards the Pyramids are at a supplement. One of the many hotels that you can experience in Cairo.<br clear="all"> </font></p> <p><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular" size="2"><b><img height="116" width="150" src="photos/red_sea_meriden.jpg" border="1" hspace="3" vspace="1" align="right" alt="Red Sea Hotel Le Meridien Cairo">Le Meridien Cairo</b> is another luxurious 5-star hotel close by the Pyramids.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular" size="2">Start your adventure in ancient Egypt with a full day tour with a private Egyptologist as your guide. Visit the impressive Cairo Museum with the famous King Tut collection, try your hand at bargaining with the locals at the famous Khan el-Khalili Bazaar. Spend half the day seeing the famed Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx.</font></p> </ul> <p><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular" size="2">After a tour in Cairo you are ready to cruise down the magical Nile River on one of our many Nile cruise ships. Here you will experience some of Egypts most intriguing and historical sites, including the wonderful Valley of the Kings and Queens and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari. See some of the greatest tombs of ancient Kings and Queens. </font></p> <h3><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular" color="#191970"><a name="RED SEA LIVEABOARDS"></a><img height="98" width="150" src="photos/egypt_soft_coral.jpg" border="1" hspace="3" vspace="1" align="right" alt="red sea underwater">Liveaboard Diving</font></h3> <p><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular" size="2">The best way to dive the Red Sea is by live-aboard. We offer several Red Sea Boats to choose from. Out Northern route starting from Sharm el Sheikh and our Southern route from Hurghada. South Pacific Island Travel represents the very best in quality, luxury, service and safety.<br clear="all"> </font></p> <p><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular" size="2"><b><img height="96" width="150" src="photos/red_sea_Oyster.jpg" border="1" hspace="3" vspace="1" align="right" alt="Red Sea diving Oyster liveaboard">M/V Oyster</b>  This 120-foot steel hulled vessel comfortably carries 20 divers 4 Cabins with picture window view: 1 with queen bed and 3 with twin beds side by side. Located in Lido deck (above main deck). 2 large cabins with portlight views, 2 beds side by side and bath tubs. Experience the mystery and famed beauty of the Egyptian Red Sea aboard this luxury liveaboard offering a high level of service and first-class diving locations.<br clear="all"> </font></p> <p><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular" size="2"><img height="100" width="150" src="photos/red_sea_voyager.jpg" border="1" hspace="3" vspace="1" align="right" alt="Red Sea diving Ghazala Voyager liveaboard"><b>M.Y. Ghazala Voyager</b>  The guest of the Ghazala Voyager will feel at home in the spacious comfort of its 90-ft length and 3 deck levels. With a maximum of only 16 divers in 8 staterooms with all private facilities, there is ample living areas. Two fresh water desalinators allow generous use of showers and rising of cameras and equipment. Around the clock 220V electric power guarantees fully charged strobes and hot and cold running water. The center of the social life aboard is the air-conditioned lounge, with stereo and video system. Three first class meals, snacks, coffee and tea at your convenience, will make each day a total success.<br clear="all"> </font></p> <p><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular" size="2"><img height="94" width="150" src="photos/red_sea_Wild_Cat.jpg" border="1" hspace="3" vspace="1" align="right" alt="Red Sea diving Wildcat liveaboard"><b>M/Y Wildcat</b>  Built in 1999, and based out of Sharm el Sheikh, The Wildcat cruises the northern routes of the Red Sea with up to 14 guests in perfect comfort and luxury aboard this 97-foot vessel. All cabins are airconditioned with ensuite bathrooms. One cabin is a VIP stateroom with a queen-sized bed.<br clear="all"> <a name="safe"></a></font><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular" color="#191970"><b>Travel to the Middle East? Is it Safe to go to the Red Sea?</b></font></p> <p><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular" size="2"><img height="103" width="150" src="photos/red_sea_egypt.jpg" border="1" hspace="5" vspace="1" align="left" alt="Red Sea diving"><i>We at South Pacific Island Travel are being asked this in these days of unrest and violence in Israel and the Middle East.</i></font></p> <p><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular" size="2"><i>Traveling in Egypt remains untouched by these problems. All live-aboards and resorts are operating in the Red Sea. They are far removed, economically and geographically, from troubled areas in the Middle East. We have had groups go there recently on the M/V Oyster and have a wonderful time. The Egyptians remain friendly and warm, and welcome western travelers and divers.</i></font></p> <p><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular" size="2"><i>The Red Sea is a spectacular diving area, and Egypt a fascinating country to travel to. While it remains a personal decision on the part of any traveler to go to this area, we feel there is no reason not to.</i></font></p> <p><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular" size="2"><i>Please contact us for the latest information and developments. 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