*Shinta and I were in 2 minds over whether to snorkel when at Hurghada. Just off the coast of our resort there are a lot of dead reefs, so to see nice ones you would have to take a boat out. We didn't take the full day snorkelling trip to Gifu island (which probably would have had better snorkelling), but went for the 3h glass bottom boat + sunset on sand dune instead.
The good thing about a glass bottom boat is that even non-swimmers can go for it. Viewing through the glass bottom wasn't a large part of trip, since obviously most of us were there to snorkel really. There are some pretty shots however, that can be taken even through the (dirty & wet) glass, as shown in the photos above and below.
There were quite a lot of clams lying around...
As well as sea urchins. Was a little afraid of them because the waters were quite shallow and we were snorkelling over the reef without wearing flippers. Definately wouldn't want to step on them!
There weren't many fish, just 4 to 5 varieties and in small groups, but those that were there were pretty friendly.
After the Maldives, the coral here was pretty disappointing. Not very colourful and only a few types. A lot of the coral was also kind of languishing, probably an effect of the pollution and abuse?
Still we managed to get in a few good shots before we got tired and decided to lounge on the boat instead.
So that's all for the pretty pictures of Egypt...!
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