After a run-up filled with worries of covid restrictions, positive tests and the possibility of a cancelled trip, 8 of us finally managed to fly out to Hurghada, board the Blue Melody liveaboard and spend an incredible week diving around the northern Red Sea. Escaping the UK’s winter, we were Read more…
Foreword – Chris 14 UBUC’ers headed off to Egypt (Hurghada) with Blue o Two on Blue Melody for a week of diving in the Red Sea on some fantastic reefs and wrecks. The original itinerary was supposed to include the Brothers Islands but as it was closed due to recent Read more…
Right at the beginning of this year, a few lucky members, alumni and friends of the club escaped the cold and rain to dive some of the world’s most spectacular wrecks in the Red Sea! check out some of their photos below: Massive boat Sailing aboard the pleasure yacht Blue Read more…
Day 1 – Poseidon Reef (Check Dive) – by Chris Bainbridge Our boat was moored off the east side of Poseidon Reef, also known as Sha’ab El Erg. The reef itself is located just north of Hurghada, and looks somewhat like a horseshoe. It’s a very shallow reef, reaching a Read more…
Normally done as a liveaboard by UBUC, Egypt has some of the best and cheapest diving available, especially out of season. Big pelagics, great wrecks and 5* liveaboards make this a trip not to be missed.