Diving In Dahab (and Sharm, and El Gouna, and Alexandria...)

Just a quick update on scuba diving here in Egypt. The following is what I've learned or heard about. I don't know anything for sure. Hmm, sounds about right.

Dahab - Great diving, for a good price. It's on the eastern coast of the Sinai, North of Sharm. Supposedly spectacular, and the place everyone goes that's in the know. Also cheaper than Sharm and a LOT cheaper than El Gouna. What everyone says: "Dude, it's awesome."

Sharm - The usual centerpoint for Red Sea diving. Recent victim of a one-time-deal terrorist attack. Warnings from the US Government notwithstanding, still a place the premiere Red Sea resort and diving destination. But everyone knows about it, so there are prices to match.

El Gouna - I was just there a few weeks ago. OK to good diving, but prohibitively expensive. It has the advantage of not being on any terror worry lists. Expensive. Muy expensive.

Alexandria - Working underwater archaelogical sites here. Under part of one of the harbor is a submerged piece of ancient Alexandria. Some spectacular statues were taken out of the water a few years ago. No idea on prices or dive spots.