 Schools of fish, such as the above red snappers, are commonly sighted while diving the Red Sea waters; a ray glides elegantly over a wealth of corals;  photos: Mahmoud Demas    photo: Injy El-Kashef ... visibility in the Red Sea beats most other destinations; diving gear is subject to routine inspections, improvement and the latest standards in safety and comfort; bottlenose dolphins are often sighted on rib dives to the open sea; there are dozens of off-shore destinations around Sharm El-Sheikh and in the Straights of Tiran where unsurpassed reefs offer awe-inspiring marine splendour; the Arabesque terrace restaurant at the Four Seasons where breakfast is served is just one of the many treats with which to start the diving day parent page (1 - 7 June 2006, issue #797) |