Hi there,
I’m heading to Hurghada for a few days in November. I’m looking for a spot where I can go snorkeling right from the beach. Is that still possible, or do you absolutely need to take a boat trip to see anything worthwhile?
I’ve read about Makadi Bay, but also that it’s packed with big resort complexes—which I’d rather avoid. Are there any beaches accessible without staying at one of those huge hotels?
Any great tips or advice for me?
Thanks in advance,
Lucille
For Hurghada, either you stay in the city and take excursions here and there, but be aware that the beaches in town no longer have coral and the seabeds are non-existent from the shore—you’ll need to take boat excursions.
Or you go to a spot with snorkeling right from the beach, which means at least Sahl Hashish or Makadi Bay.
I’m heading back to Makadi Bay in a week for the second time, staying at an all-inclusive hotel with snorkeling directly from the beach. But be very careful when choosing hotels: some only have access to snorkeling at the end of a long pier, and then you’re dependent on the weather, as swimming is sometimes closed if it’s too windy.
As far as I’m concerned, after lots of research, I’ve concluded that the best spot is Sharm El Arab, a small private bay accessible only from the Al Nabila Grand hotel (recently renamed Taj Mahal). We spent a week there last year and loved it. Just a heads-up—this hotel is a bit outdated, and the service isn’t 5-star; I’d say it’s more like 2 or 3 stars with an all-you-can-eat buffet that’s not very varied but decent. We spent a week in the water! The marine life is exceptional and accessible in all weather because it’s a small private bay (check it out on Google Maps/View). The scenery and the view from the hotel terrace are stunning.
Otherwise, in Makadi Bay itself, it seems the only beach with sand and direct access to fish is the one at Fort Arabesque or nearby hotels sharing the same beach. Most hotels have private beaches, and only guests are allowed. So, it’s often essential to be a hotel guest.
Some people go from Hurghada to El Gouna—worth considering if you prefer, though it seems more suited for diving.
Just wanted to let you know that the Al Nabila hotel (renamed Red Taj Mahal) is back on booking.com, and the current prices are really good.
I booked for All Saints' Day at 26 € per day plus taxes for a double room with full board!!! You should know there’s a total of 27% tax on this type of hotel in Egypt. It’s still super cheap for the amazing setting of this hotel, even if the rooms are a bit outdated and the food is repetitive day after day. But we’re not there to eat—we’re there to swim among the fish :)
I recommend the rooms with a sea view: you’re guaranteed a breathtaking view from your balcony :)
Anyway, we’re back, with the following observations:
The best advice I can give is still the same: head all the way south in Makadi Bay to the private bay of Sharm El Arab at the Al Nabila / Red Sea Taj Mahal hotel.
We paid for an all-inclusive double room for less than 40 euros per day, taxes included for two. We were delighted. The hotel has a slightly outdated pharaonic style, but they’re renovating bit by bit. The food is excellent (buffet) and even better than last year. They really go out of their way to please you.
It’s all-inclusive "light"—basically, you get three meals and occasionally an ice cream in the afternoon. Soft drinks are free, but alcohol is extra. There’s one beach bar that serves a little food at lunchtime if you don’t want to go to the restaurant. The all-inclusive drinks are just Coke and Sprite. But hey, you’re paying 20 euros per day per person for an unforgettable location, a beach that isn’t overcrowded, you always have a parasol and sun lounger, and a bay that’s unmatched for snorkeling, plus a few water sports to choose from (extra cost but affordable).
If you want a cocktail, it’s 2 euros, and they bring you something amazing.
In short, it’s paradise.
On the other hand, we tried a fancier, higher-rated hotel in Makadi Bay for comparison: the PrimaLife. We regretted it.
It’s more upscale, more modern, and more expensive (nearly 100 euros per day for two). At the same time, it’s a tourist factory. The grounds are quite narrow, the gardens are pretty but limited. It’s packed. Lots of noisy activities. If you don’t reserve your sun lounger by 8 AM, you won’t get one! The restaurant is a bit better stocked, but it’s a noisy train station. The beach is narrow, and there are basically 2 or 3 patches of coral near the buoys that mark your beach area—the coral is damaged by tourists walking on it with their flippers. By the afternoon, all the sand is stirred up, and you can’t see anything! It’s VERY limited compared to the vast marine area you could explore at Al Nabila.
In short, we’ll be going back to Al Nabila and won’t be going anywhere else.
We prefer the slightly old-fashioned charm of a hotel that isn’t top-of-the-line for renovations but has fewer people, less activity, a bit more simplicity, and above all, the desert, the cliffs, a breathtaking view, and a bay practically to yourselves.
Hi there!
Thanks so much, that’s really kind of you. The views are gorgeous, especially of the parrotfish, lionfish, and the reef.
And yeah, going a little deeper often gives you a better angle, but I also love the top-down views—they usually bring out the colors better (especially for the reef).
Thanks for the link to your videos, they're amazing!
You’ve given me more snorkeling ideas for the future.
About Ko Wai Pakarang, everything was destroyed by a storm, and when we were there last year, there were hardly any fish left—just sergeant majors. All the others had disappeared... You were lucky to go in 2012.
Hi there, I hope you don’t mind me reaching out—I came across several posts you wrote about Egypt. I’ve got a bunch of questions, but feel free to answer just the ones you can! ;-)
First off, safety: we’re traveling with our 11-year-old son, and while Egypt’s underwater world has been calling to me for years, I don’t want to take any risks. Did you feel unsafe at all during your stay, either on land or at sea? There are some creatures that scare me, like the lionfish you photographed and the shark attacks that have happened.
As for the hotel, your tips made me really want to stay at the Red Sea Taj Mahal. The direct beach access (I assume you mean the lagoon-like area next to the hotel) sounds great, but it looks like a road leads right to it—can you access it even if you’re not staying at that hotel? I also saw a beachside restaurant. Is that separate from the one included in the all-inclusive package? And the sun loungers on the beach—are those paid? Same with drinks—do you have to go back to the hotel bar for them to be included in the all-inclusive? I noticed you said alcoholic drinks weren’t included, which seems odd for an all-inclusive!
I only found this hotel as a standalone option, so do you book the flight separately? Because I saw that flights alone cost at least 350 € per person, not including the hotel.
Did you go on any excursions, or did you stay at the hotel? We usually rent cars to explore, but given the safety concerns, I don’t think that’s a good idea here.
This might be a tough one, but do you remember if all the areas (pool, beach, restaurant) were accessible via ramps or alternative routes without stairs? I’m in a wheelchair.
I saw you’ve been to Asia—where do you think is the most interesting place for snorkeling from the beach, especially to see a wide variety of fish?
It's a great destination for an 11-year-old; they're going to love it.
Here are a few answers:
- Safety: No insecurity at all—everything is very well designed and protected (checkpoints on the roads, the hotel is completely inaccessible from the outside). Generally, Egypt seems very safe to me; I never felt unsafe in the Hurghada area—in fact, quite the opposite.
- Beach accessibility from the Red Sea Taj Mahal hotel: The biggest challenge for you will be the wheelchair, as the hotel is perched on a cliff. You can either go down a staircase that I didn’t find very reassuring myself—though they’ve made improvements by fixing handrails and repairing some steps. Otherwise, there are small buggies that go down regularly whenever there are people who can’t take the stairs. In your case, they’ll take you down to the little bar on the right side of the square when facing the sea. After that, there’s the beach, the sand, etc. To reach the sea, you’ll still have a few meters to cover.
By the way, I spent a few days at the PrimaLife in Makadi Bay—it’s a 4-star hotel with a lot more services and much more crowded, but it’s 100% accessible (ask for a ground-floor room). That’s another option.
- That said, I have an idea: the staff are very attentive and happy to help for a small tip. They’re very kind but poorly paid. One or two euros a day would likely be enough to guarantee physical assistance from one of the many employees. The same goes for the rooms—a little "extra" now and then ensures impeccable housekeeping.
- Room accessibility: For the rooms, ask to be on the lobby and restaurant level (rooms 300, etc.), so you’ll be on one level. But all rooms and levels, including the garden and pool, are wheelchair-accessible because, in addition to the stairs, there’s a gentle slope that allows you to move between floors in a wheelchair.
- Beach bar: The little bar serves soft drinks all day, and at noon, you can eat down there. I had a neighbor who didn’t go back up for lunch (since she went down by buggy and came back up in the evening to avoid the stairs) but had salad, chicken, and drinks at the bar. You can also buy fresh fruit and very nice smoothies there for around 2 €, I think.
- "All-inclusive soft": Depending on the number of guests, they offer more or less "all-inclusive." Often, there aren’t many people, which for me is an advantage, but basically, it means three meals and not full "all-inclusive." Personally, for the price, I found it very good, fresh, and tasty—but don’t expect 4-star service. It’s up to you to see if it meets your expectations. Sun loungers, beach mattresses, parasols, and towels are all provided free of charge.
- Extra alcohol: You can buy alcohol for 2 €, as well as fruit cocktails, etc. Personally, I didn’t take part in the nightlife, preferring to wake up early for snorkeling before breakfast—something real enthusiasts do because, at that time, the sand hasn’t been stirred up, and visibility is best.
- Flight ticket: The flight is indeed an extra cost. If you live near Belgium or Germany, there are flights to Hurghada for much less than from France. Then, book a taxi to wait for you and take you directly to the hotel (10 to 20 € depending on the company).
- Scorpionfish and sharks: You can see scorpionfish from a distance, and they’ll point them out to you. The staff are vigilant, as are the other swimmers. Nothing is dangerous; the little bay is sheltered from sharks. To see any, you’d have to swim out of the bay.
- Kids: I came with my son, and he loved it. The staff are very kind to children. However, it’s not very French-speaking. There’s a small stand for renting pedal boats and windsurfing boards; the instructor speaks English and Russian, I think. But you can make yourself understood with gestures :)
Thanks Deborah for taking the time to reply. We’re still hesitant about going because there were more attacks last month. Also, if we do go, we haven’t decided on a specific hotel yet. Even though the Taj Mahal is really interesting, I’ve seen that there are other great spots for snorkeling further south around Marsa, like Utopia, Brayka Bay, Gorgonia, Abu Dabbab, and probably others. We’d need to check if they’re accessible without a jetty or stairs, and if they’re sheltered from the wind, since I’ve heard that quite a few beaches aren’t accessible when it’s windy.
For snorkeling, there’s actually another spot that’s often recommended—Marsa Alam, specifically the beaches accessible via the Gorgonia and Utopia hotels, which are also highly rated on snorkeling forums. I’ll have to try it someday.
As for the Taj Mahal, it’s pier-free and wind-free since it’s tucked into a private bay sheltered from the waves. There’s never a swimming ban there, unlike other places that aren’t as protected from the wind.
Hi,
I’d also like to go snorkeling in Egypt. I see you’re coming from Switzerland. Which flight did you take? From where to where? Once in Egypt, how did you get to your hotel?
Hi,
So we did something a little out of the ordinary: we took off from Zurich to Cairo to visit the pyramids. From Cairo, we took a bus down to Hurghada, and then a taxi to our hotel. We flew back from Hurghada to Zurich for the return trip.
Don’t hesitate if you have any other questions :)
Lucille
Hi Deborah,
Well, yes, we really loved the underwater world. We didn’t end up doing any snorkeling but went diving instead—I took the opportunity to get my certification. I was thrilled! We also spent a day on a boat with two different dives, and wow, it was even more amazing. It’s definitely worth it if you get the chance. We stopped at Giftun Island during that day too—the white sand and crystal-clear water are absolutely worth it. We regretted not spending more time there.
So, I can’t really give you more details about snorkeling, but next to us divers, there were always people snorkeling, so you should find what you’re looking for too :)
That said, I didn’t like the hotel, and I imagine it’s the same story for all the hotels in that area... If you’re interested, you can read my review on Tripadvisor here: https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/ShowUserReviews-g297549-d2386354-r634408200-Tropitel_Sahl_Hasheesh-Hurghada_Red_Sea_and_Sinai.html
It’s a sad reality, but it’s good to be aware of it.
Let me know if I can help with anything else :)
Lucille
You did well with the diving. I’ve never done it, but I think my son would enjoy it too. Where did you find the diving school—was it the one at your hotel? How much should we budget for lessons? And for the boat excursion to Giftun?
By the way, about your hotel in Sal Hashish—so you weren’t in Makadi Bay, and you still booked a ridiculously expensive hotel without even full board. I think you’d have been better off at the Red Sea Taj Mahal or anywhere in Makadi Bay for half what you paid. We paid 35-40 € per day for full board for two people, so there’s really no reason to complain.
True, Egyptian staff are very underpaid. But at least everything there was local—the management, the staff, the buffet with European and Egyptian specialties, so there was something for every taste. I pretty much only eat vegetables, and they had them every day, along with plenty of salads.
We’re thinking of going back at All Saints’ Day because we loved it so much.
The dive school was right next to the hotel—it was called the "Crazy Waves Diving Club." As for the prices, I honestly don’t remember exactly, but I’d say it’s usually between 300 and 400 €. We managed to negotiate a good deal, though. And for the boat day trip, we also got a great price for the whole package.
Oh, that’s too bad we made a poor hotel choice—I’m happy for you if you find what you’re looking for, though! :)
What exactly does the diving certificate costing 300-400 € include? How many hours of lessons and how many dives are part of this kind of package?
Is it the PADI course?
Were the lessons in English or French (I’m asking for my 14-year-old son)?
Yes, exactly—I did the PADI Open Water course. It includes all the course materials (books, DVDs to watch if needed, exam), theory with the instructor, and 3-4 dives. The classes were pretty "cool"; we’d meet around 9-10 AM for 1-2 hours of theory/practice, then another 2 hours or so in the afternoon, so there’s still free time to enjoy your vacation!
I loved it because the first "dive" was actually in the hotel pool—it was great for getting familiar with the gear and building confidence. After that, we did 2 dives from the dock and another one from the boat during our excursion. You’ll also need to negotiate whether to include/combine dives with boat trips :)
I took the course in English because I wanted to, but it could’ve been done in French too. They had French books available, and I think that’s the case at most dive centers.
Hi there, have you ever been to Hurghada? There are some really nice hotels with activity clubs and programs for water-based activities. Don’t miss the St. Catherine’s Monastery—it’s a must-see landmark! !
Hi Deborah, I’m digging up this post to get an update on the hotel you mentioned. Is it still open? Could it now be called the SIVA Golden Bay Makadi? If so, it seems like the prices have gone up a lot. Thanks in advance
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Hi everyone! 😊
I’m looking for a place in Albania to go scuba diving with my boyfriend. We’ve never done it before and we’d love to try this activity.
Thanks so much! 🌺🌺
hi
I wanted to know the best snorkeling spots in Tuamotu since I unfortunately don’t have enough time to do everything—I’ll have to pick and choose.
Thanks in advance for your help!
I’d describe myself as a "former diver." I’ve done around 450 dives in natural environments across different settings. I put diving on hold about 5 years ago due to work/schedule constraints and, let’s say, family reasons. Since then, I’ve still tried to stay in shape with hiking trips, running, swimming, and freediving in protected environments, etc...
I’m planning to get back into the bubbles somewhere this year.
Any destinations you’d recommend—or avoid—for getting back into it?
I’m looking for a spot for April/May this year.
For my trip to Thailand with two teens aged 13 and 16, do you have any info or tips to share? I’d like to go jet skiing, either in Phuket or Koh Samui, but I’d need at least two jet skis since there are three of us. Can my 16-year-old ride alone? Is it better to rent on-site or book an all-inclusive excursion online or in person?
Our Bali-Lombok trip is taking shape, but we’d love to wrap up the stay with at least a solid week of snorkeling somewhere the coral is still in great condition. In your opinion, are the Gili Secrets in southern Lombok better than Flores Island, where there are supposedly amazing underwater landscapes?
We’ll be in Dahab again this October—we’ve been going since 1979—to freedive. In 2025, to our surprise, access to the Blue Hole is now paid: on top of the 10 € taxi fare, you have to pay $10 per person to enter the park. So we’re heading outside Dahab to the Three Pools site by bike, rented locally. Is there a bus that goes there, or shared taxis, instead of the tourist taxis? And where can we catch them? We’ve seen big buses full of local families on the site, but we don’t know where to find them. Thanks in advance!
Hi there,
The comments about this public beach are generally negative:
tiny beach, crowded, dirty, and noisy.
Is that really the case?
Could you please post some of your recent photos of the public beach—not photos from the big hotels?
Hello,
For flight schedules and prices from Bordeaux, and ease of reaching Alexandria by bus/train afterward, I’m considering spending 4 days around Hurghada (direct flight from Bdx).
I don’t think I’ll go for courses to get my Level 1, since I don’t plan to dive often in the future—unless you think it’s better than doing 2 discovery dives in this area (I only have one baptism under my belt, in Koh Tao 15 years ago—amazing! But I’m not targeting trips for diving; I need to go to Alexandria, so this is a chance to get back into diving and snorkeling).
I’m looking for a spot to do some snorkeling, 1 or 2 baptisms, and explore the surroundings. I’ll arrive in early March on the evening of Day 0. I’ll have 3.5 days after that (I’m planning to leave on Day 4 around 4 PM by bus/train).
Is Hurghada completely to be avoided in favor of another area in the Red Sea, or can I still have a nice 3.5 days there? I know places like Dahab are more pleasant, but the convenience and timing of Hurghada appeal to me...
I usually prefer more authentic travel spots and places, but I’m willing to compromise on that if it’s still worth it for the diving.
Or should I only stay 2.5 days and head to Alexandria a day earlier? (I’ve already seen Cairo and Luxor a bit.)
Hey everyone!!
I’m planning a 3-month trip to the Philippines for May 2026.
As a diving enthusiast, I’d love to hear about must-visit diving spots.
I’m traveling with a buddy, and we don’t really want to spend all our time moving around, so if you have recommendations for one area that’s better than others for diving, that’d be great!
What do you think are the best diving sites? (I’d appreciate an overview of the country so I can decide based on that.)
Compared to my buddy, I love macro photography (nudibranchs, etc.), so I’d also love any tips on that.
And completely unrelated to diving, but I’d also like info on places to visit (national parks, reserves, etc.) to see the local wildlife.
Thanks in advance to anyone who takes the time to reply!
Safe travels, everyone!
Hello everyone!
So glad to be back on this forum to swap some great tips.
I’m heading to Malaysia from mid-May to mid-August 2025 for nearly 3 months.
With my advanced certification in hand for a few years now, I’m on the lookout for the best dive spots in Malaysia.
I’ve obviously heard about the Perhentians and Sipadan.
Someone mentioned Tioman too, but not necessarily for diving.
Do you have any feedback on these places for diving? (visibility, marine life diversity, etc.)
Any idea about the rates for fun dives?
Dive centers you’d recommend?
Any help would be super valuable for planning the trip, so thanks a million in advance to those who take the time to reply.
Safe travels, everyone!!
Hi there.
For taking photos while snorkeling, is it better to go with a disposable camera or a waterproof pouch? If a pouch, which brand is reliable? Thanks for your feedback!
Hi there,
I’m looking for a destination in Vietnam for January to spend a week and go snorkeling.
Anyone have any suggestions?
I know Thailand well, and with my Thai friend, we’d like to try a different country.
This is the excursion we shouldn’t have done in Mauritius.
We did it with The Friendly Dodo, but from what I saw, it’s the same with most agencies.
Departure at 6 a.m. (even though the sun rises at 7 a.m. in August). Why? Because there’s only one well-known spot where the dolphins are, and all the agencies race to get there first.
For 45 to 60 minutes, it’s just straight-line navigation to the spot. No one’s looking for dolphins—we’re just speeding there in silence, full throttle.
Once we arrive, there are already 5-6 boats. The dolphins are there, sure. The boats fight for the best position, cutting off the dolphins’ path, and then—go, go, go—everyone jumps in. Not a single instruction is given on how to approach the dolphins respectfully. Result: everyone jumps in at the same time from 3 boats, creating a huge splash, and rushes toward the dolphins. Outcome: faced with this chaos, the dolphins dive, and you can’t see them from the boat anymore. The swimmers who are right in their path might see them pass below for a few seconds at best.
Everyone climbs back onto the boats, and as soon as the dolphins resurface, the same cycle starts all over again.
After 5 or 6 jumps like this (3 of which I didn’t even see the dolphins), it’s back to the port the same way we came.
Not a single explanation is given during the entire excursion about the dolphins themselves or how to approach them.
Safety-wise, I didn’t feel comfortable either with all the boats fighting for position. I bumped into another boat (no pain) while swimming, and I wasn’t reassured about the propellers.
With all this circus, my daughters didn’t even want to get in the water. The problem is, when you stay on the boat, you don’t get much out of it either—because as soon as the dolphins resurface, everyone jumps in haphazardly and scares them off again.
Having done the same kind of outing in Réunion, I can confirm it’s nothing like this (much better organized and ultimately much more rewarding in Réunion).
Under these conditions, this is an activity we never should’ve done! !
My partner and I are heading to Mauritius at the end of October (Tamarin Bay), and one of our wishes is to find a great small-group excursion out at sea to meet dolphins.
I’m looking for a provider that’s respectful of the animals and gives us a fun, discovery-filled day.
I’ve heard a lot about Amistad on this site—what do you think?
Do you have any tried-and-tested alternatives to suggest?
Thanks so much!
We're heading to Praslin, La Digue, and Mahé for 15 days in early March. Do you have any good snorkeling spots to recommend? Just to let you know, we're beginners, and I get scared easily if it's too deep.
Also, another important question: what do you do with your belongings on the beach while snorkeling? Our phones, accommodation keys, wallets, etc.?
Hi everyone!
I’ve been in Malaysia for a month now and still have two more to go. I started traveling with friends, but I’ll be solo for the next month and a half.
We did a pretty classic route: Perhentians, Cameron Highlands (which I found pointless), Tioman, and Kinabatangan in Borneo. Now I’m thinking of heading to Redang Island—Langkawi is also an option, but it doesn’t appeal to me as much. Any feedback on these two spots?
Especially Redang?
Any thoughts on the diving there?
So far, I haven’t had much luck with diving—at the Perhentians, it was pretty disastrous with water at 31°C 😵😫
I’d love to find a nice island where I can meet people (locals and travelers) because going from a group of six to solo at the end is going to feel weird.
So I’m open to all tips and opinions. Also, I’d love to hear about Langkawi, and if anyone knows of an island that’s a bit more off the beaten path, that’d be amazing. Thanks in advance, and happy travels to you all!
hi everyone
we’d love to visit Borneo and I’m not finding much info on it yet (just starting my research)
so I’m reaching out to you, like I do for every trip—it’s worked out great for us so far 😎
we’re a family of 4 with two teens, 14 and 18, and we’re going for 3 weeks.
what’s the weather like in August—too much rain?
any political issues to be aware of?
which little beach paradises should we not miss?
we love discovering animals and diving… any top spots?
as for airfare—any budget-friendly airlines or easy routes? (Singapore, Denpasar, etc.)
I’ve got so many questions! All of this on a reasonable budget…
thanks in advance to anyone kind enough to take the time to reply
Hi,
I’d like to do several boat trips to go snorkeling during my stay in Florès: Islands departing from Riung, Maumere, and Labuan Bajo (Seraya).
- WHO?: Do you have any contacts to organize these boat trips?
- HOW MUCH?: What’s the cost for a full-day trip, including boat rental and possibly meals (picnic, barbecue, etc.)?
Hello,
I’d like to go on a 5-day kayaking trip with snorkeling, island visits, and village tours in the Philippines. I don’t have a specific island in mind, but I’d love something off the beaten path. I’m traveling solo but can join a small group. This would be around March 20th. Thanks so much for your suggestions!
I’m looking for a 5-day kayaking and snorkeling trip with a few village visits and no mass tourism. I’m alone but open to joining a small group. Any recommendations for around March 20th? Thanks a bunch for your feedback!
Hey everyone reading my post!
I’ll be in Mexico, specifically in Playa del Carmen and Tulum, from March 11 to April 2.
I’m looking online for things to do, but they all seem pretty similar—I’m after something a bit more original but don’t wanna get ripped off either!
If you’ve had any great experiences in those areas, feel free to share them. Thanks in advance!
Hi there,
I have my flight to Malé from February 3rd to 15th.
I want to visit Malé first, then head to 2 or 3 nearby islands. I’d like to take the ferry to keep costs down.
I’d love to be able to snorkel right from the beach.
Which atolls or islands would you recommend?
Thanks for your help!
Hi there, my husband loves fishing, and during our upcoming vacation in French Polynesia, he’s planning to do two half-day trips. We’ll be staying in family-run guesthouses on the following islands: Tahiti, Moorea, Huahine, Bora Bora, Rangiroa, and Fakarava. Which type of fishing should he choose for the best experience, and on which islands? Thanks in advance for your help! 🙂
Hi there,
We’re heading to South Africa for a two-week vacation next March.
We’d love to see great white sharks and maybe even try the cage diving. We’re planning to go to Gansbaai—do you think we’ll have a chance to see them? Also, do you know of any specialized agencies that aren’t too commercial and are respectful of the animals?
Thanks
notre voyage en Indonésie étant annulé, et notre agence nous déconseillant l'Egypte, nous sommes à la recherche d'un lieu où nous pourrons faire du snorkeling depuis la plage (et en excursion bateau). Je connais un peu Zanzibar pour y être allé il y a plus de 10 ans, ainsi que Pemba (mais les prix ont explosé), et je me tourne aussi vers Mafia.
Est ce propice au snorkeling , des resorts ont ils des house reef où l'on peut voir des choses intéressantes (je ne m'attends pas non plus au niveau de la Sulawesi ou des Raja).
Merci d'avance pour toute info.
Je pose ma question malgré la situation incertaine actuellement, mais évidemment mon plan de voyage est conditionnel à l'évolution de la pandémie, donc merci de vous abstenir ceux qui me diraient juste de rester chez moi ;)
Donc, je planifie de passer l'hiver au sud de l'Europe, et ou vers les Balkans et j'aimerais savoir si c'est partout de la plongée en eau froide donc avec le drysuit et tout ou s'il y a des endroits qui sont superbes et ou je peux plonger avec un suit plus épais seulement même exemple en février et mars. J'ai lu pas mal ici sur le portugal et malte https://divezone.net/diving/portugal mais j'aimerais l'opinion récente de plongeurs du coin! :)
Ce que j'aime en plongée c'est l'eau claire, les fonds marins attrayants, la vie aquatique particulière, etc. Je ne suis pas une fan d'épaves, mais je considérerai tout les sites / pays proposés :)
Nous sommes allé faire une plongée profonde de 100 pieds à la carrière Flintkote. Nous sommes descendu sur le site de l'autobus. êtes vous déjà allé plus bas? comme a la voiture?
