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FIT FOR A PHAROAH

Before my trip even began, I was faced with a fork in the road.

Most Red Sea liveaboard itineraries cover either the north or south — each region has its own appeal. Since it’s tough to do both areas thoroughly on the same trip, I was left with a decision. I’ve always associated Egypt’s rich history with its famous temples and monuments, so I was especially curious to learn how the Red Sea’s shipwrecks also tell powerful stories about this country’s legacy as a shipping center. With some of the world’s most famous wrecks harbored in the north, a trip here aboard Red Sea was the clear choice.

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