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!

To brzmi jak dobry kompromis. A później mogę zdecydować, czy chcę kontynuować?

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