Back to the Blue — Diving the Coral Gardens of Egypt
Diving the Coral Garden
The house reef itself is reason enough to keep coming back — a living kaleidoscope of coral and light. Every dive feels like the first time, especially when you catch the sunlight slicing through the water and painting the sand below.
Between Reefs and Ruins
Diving here is only half the story. The other half happens when you surface — walking among the traces of ancient Egypt. Luxor, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings are only a day’s trip away, and they add an almost spiritual contrast to the Red Sea’s tranquility.
There’s something grounding about exploring the deep past one day and the deep sea the next — like every dive and every temple visit are connected by the same sense of awe.
A Diver’s Rhythm
Fourteen days felt like breathing in slow motion — dive, rest, repeat. Mornings on the boat, afternoons drifting along the reef, evenings swapping stories over dinner. It’s the kind of travel rhythm that resets you without you noticing.
Reflections from the Deep
Returning to Egypt reminds me why I dive in the first place — to feel small, calm, and connected. It’s more than travel; it’s renewal. And places like Coral Garden keep me coming back, because they feel like home under the surface.
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Some journeys start above the surface, but the ones that stay with you happen below. Coming back to Egypt always feels like diving into two worlds at once — the living colors of the Red Seaand the quiet echoes of ancient history on land. Orca Dive Club Coral Garden, tucked into the calm Gassous Bay south of Safaga, is where both come together.
Where Desert Meets Sea
Cool choice — ORCA Dive Club Coral Garden sits right on the beach in Gassous Bay, about 20–25 km south of Safaga on the Red Sea. It’s a diver-oriented resort: the dive centre is right on the sand, and shore dives start steps from your bungalow. Boat trips to outer reefs and minibus trips to additional dive sites — between Coral Garden and El Quseir — add even more variety. What I love most about this place is the balance — relaxed but deeply professional. The team here is one of the most safety-minded dive crews I’ve seen anywhere, and the organization
makes it easy to just focus on the experience. You arrive as a guest but quickly move in sync with the rhythm of the divers around you.
