Not necessarily! If you’re comfortable in the water and okay with diving multiple times a day, liveaboards are an amazing way to see the best sites. But if you’d prefer something more relaxed, day trips from Marsa Alam or Hurghada can still be really rewarding.

But keep in mind, the northern Red Sea has some great wrecks too. If you’re into…

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Great question, Tess. You’re in for a treat—the Red Sea is stunning. If this is your first time, I’d recommend starting with Marsa Alam. It’s quieter than Sharm and Hurghada, and the reefs are in excellent condition. Elphinstone Reef is a must-do—especially if you’re into sharks. I saw oceanic whitetips there last November.

Thanks. I think I’ll start with Better Buddy and see how I go!

Das klingt nach einem guten Mittelweg. Und ich kann später entscheiden, ob ich weitermachen möchte?

That does sound useful… but I’m just not sure if I’m ready for something that intense.

That makes so much sense. I’m signing up today.

That’s actually amazing. So there’s no pressure and no upfront cost to start learning?

Moment mal, im Ernst? Ich kann also mit dem Lesen und Lernen beginnen, bevor ich überhaupt etwas bezahle?