There are places in the world that every diver should experience at least once. The Red Sea is one of them. Few dive destinations offer such a mix of corals, wrecks, and big fish – combined with warm waters and visibility so clear it feels unreal.

When planning your first liveaboard safari, one big question comes up: North or South? Both sound tempting – and both are unique in their own way.

The North – Diving into History

In the northern Red Sea, you dive straight into history.

The SS Thistlegorm is more than just a wreck – it’s a time capsule. Motorbikes, trucks, rifles – everything is still there, as if it sank only yesterday. Hovering over its decks feels like stepping back into another era.

The Rosalie Moller has a completely different atmosphere. Resting deeper and rarely visited, it feels quiet, mysterious, almost untouched – a true gem for experienced divers.

Then there’s Abu Nuhas, the “Ship Graveyard,” where four wrecks lie side by side. A playground for wreck enthusiasts.

But the north is not just about wrecks. In Ras Mohammed National Park, you’ll find breathtaking coral walls, huge schools of fish, and vibrant reef life.

The north means: variety in a small area – wrecks, reefs, fish life, all close together.

The South – Blue Water & Adventure

The south is different. Wilder. More remote.

Picture this: You’re sitting on the boat, nothing but deep blue around you. Then you descend – and

suddenly, they’re there: hammerheads at Daedalus Reef, sometimes whole schools of them.

The Brothers Islands are equally impressive. Dramatic drop-offs, pelagic sharks emerging from the blue, and on top of the reef, the famous wrecks Numidia and Aida.

Elphinstone Reef has become legendary for close encounters with oceanic whitetip sharks.

And then there’s St. John’s – a wonderland of caves, canyons, and pristine hard corals, so untouched you feel like the first person to ever dive there.

The south means: adventure, blue water, big fish – and moments you’ll never forget.