After familiarizing themselves with the local waters, divers are taken out to the open sea on the boat under the supervision of experienced divers. The site of the coral reefs can have an overwhelming effect on those who see them for the first time. Many come back here every year to collect more and more beautiful memories.

In the hotels, divers can buy underwater cameras and casings to record what they see. Luckily the purchase of batteries and video tapes is not a problem either. There is so much to see that the film brought from home will not be enough. Those with digital cameras can copy their films or pictures onto discs in most hotels.

Coral reefs are built up from the shells of marine animals. The reefs are mostly white, yellow, pink or red. Among the strangely shaped corals and unbelievably rich fauna of fish, crabs, and clams make their home.

Those unwilling to go underwater can enjoy this beautiful site from glass-bottomed boats and mini-submarines. Such a trip can be one of the highlights of a holiday. Those who have an opportunity should take a look at Egypt’s first national park, Ras Mohamed, which is located at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula.