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An honest review of Cairo, Luxor, Hurgadha, and Sharm El Sheikh.

There is SO much going on in Egypt. It’s chaotic and calm. Overwhelming and grounding. Ancient and completely alive - all at the same time. I didn’t go in with any huge expectations. 

But I left deeply grateful - for the history, the people, the water, and the chance to experience all of it together.

Our dive experts just spent 3 weeks exploring Egypt’s Red Sea—from famous northern wrecks to Elba Reef’s pristine southern sites. Get firsthand tips on top liveaboards, best dive seasons, and must-see spots like the Thistlegorm and spinner dolphins.

Explore Oman’s surprisingly vibrant reefs and macro life with Bluewater Travelaboard the Oman Explorer—the only liveaboard in the country.

Our 26-day journey through Egypt and Jordan transported us to ancient lands rich in history and wonders, both on land and underwater. Highlights included the pyramids of Giza, the city of Petra, diving in the Red Sea, and exploring wrecks like the SS Thistlegorm. From Cairo to Aqaba, we immersed ourselves in diverse cultures, history, and natural beauty.

In early August, a group of adventurers (led by myself) descended on the Hilton Hurghada (on the coast of Egypt) before being transferred to Marsa Alam and boarding the M/V Blue Horizon in anticipation of a week of world-classdiving in the Red Sea. We opted for Hurghada due to flight travel from the United States is much easier to Hurghada than Marsa Alam (most U.S. flights only fly to Marsa Alam a couple of times each week). Our approximately four-hour transfer was on a large comfortable bus, including snack boxes and water.

The beautiful Red Sea Aggressor docked in Port Ghalib, getting ready fordiving the Red Sea.