Solo Female Traveller Red Sea Guide: Sharm El Sheikh & Dahab

Solo Female Traveller’s Guide to the Red Sea: Safety, Community & Travel Tips

Have you ever dreamed of diving in the Red Sea, but you don’t have a buddy to take with you? Whether you want to go boat diving in Sharm el Sheikh or to explore the iconic dive sites of Dabab, you may be feeling excited and curious but a little anxious about your solo trip.

Is Sharm el-Sheikh safe for a single woman? Are you safe travelling to Dahab as a solo female?

The good news is that places like Sharm El Sheikh and Dahab are popular, friendly diving hubs where many solo female travellers feel relaxed, welcome, and safe.

Think of this as a calm, honest chat with a friend who has been there: how to stay safe, how to feel comfortable, and how to enjoy every moment of your Red Sea diving adventure.

Why the Red Sea Works So Well for Solo Women Travellers

The Red Sea region attracts travellers from all over the world, so you’ll rarely feel like “the only one” there. You’ll meet backpackers, divers, digital nomads, and holidaymakers, many of them women travelling on their own or with new friends they have just met.

The main resort areas are used to international visitors, including solo women.
English is widely spoken in dive centre’s, hotels, and restaurants.
There is a strong focus on tourism, so many services are built to make guests feel safe and looked after.

You still need to be aware and sensible, of course, but you don’t have to feel like you’re doing something strange or risky just by being there on your own.

Safety Basics You Can Rely On

Your safety is the most important part of your trip. When you feel safe, you can relax, explore more, and enjoy the sea and the local culture.

Simple habits make a big difference:

Share your plans
Always let someone know where you’re going and when you expect to be back (hotel reception, a trusted local contact, or a friend online).
Choose trusted providers
Book with well-reviewed hotels and stay with companies that clearly care about safety and clear communication.
Keep copies of documents
Save photos of your passport, visa, and travel insurance on your phone and in the cloud, just in case.
Follow local advice
Listen to briefings from guides and staff. They know the area, the weather, and which places are better to visit at certain times.
Trust your feelings
If a situation or person doesn’t feel right, step away, change your plan, or move towards busier, well-lit spaces.

A safe trip doesn’t mean a “boring” trip. It means you protect yourself so you can fully enjoy everything that Red Sea diving has to offer.

Staying Comfortable as a Solo Woman

Feeling comfortable is more than just “not being in danger.” It’s about feeling respected, at ease, and in control of your day.

Here are some easy ways to support that:

Wear what makes you feel good, while respecting local norms (looser clothing and a light cover-up can help in town).
Choose accommodation where staff are used to solo women guests and treat you professionally.
Sit where you feel safest and most relaxed in restaurants or cafés (many women like a table inside or near other groups).
Keep important items close: phone, some cash, a bank card, and a copy of your ID in a small, secure bag.
Learn a few simple phrases like “thank you,” “no, thank you,” and “please” in Arabic—they go a long way.

When your environment feels supportive and calm, your confidence grows quickly.

Meeting People and Finding Community

Travelling solo doesn’t mean you have to be alone all the time. In the Red Sea, it’s actually very easy to meet people if you want to.

You can:

Join group activities
Boat trips, snorkelling tours, dive groups and day tours to nearby sites are great ways to connect. At both our dive centres in Dahab and Sharm el Sheikh, we have female managers and many female staff who can make you feel more at home.
Spend time in social spaces
Many guesthouses, cafés, and dive centres have relaxed common areas where people naturally start talking. Both Circle Divers centres have a relaxed après dive area where you can meet other women divers.
Connect with other women
Around dates like International Women’s Day and PADI Women’s Dive Day, you often find special events, women-led trips, or check out friendly online groups that link female travellers and divers such as girlsthatscuba.com, or scubadivegirls.com for helpful advice .
You stay in control: some days you might feel social, other days you may just want a quiet coffee by the sea. Both are perfectly fine.

Group Diving and Being Confident in the Water

When you dive during your trip, you’ll be diving in a group with a guide and buddies, not on your own. Even in a group, it helps a lot to feel confident in your basic skills and to look after yourself calmly underwater.

Here are a few gentle reminders:

Refresh your skills if it has been a while since your last dive. Check out any dive courses you may need or want to take.
Be honest about your experience and comfort level with your instructor or guide.
Ask questions during the dive briefing—there are no “silly” questions when it comes to safety.
Check your own gear, even if the staff already did. It’s your body and your dive.
Stay close to your buddy and keep regular eye contact.

This balanced approach, group diving plus personal awareness, keeps you safe and makes your dives more enjoyable.

Sharm El Sheikh: Lively Base for Solo Female Travelers

Sharm El Sheikh is a great choice if you like a bit of energy: modern resorts, busy marinas, and some of the most famous dive sites in the world. As a solo female traveller, you’ll appreciate:

Well-developed tourist areas with many hotels, restaurants, and seaside promenades.
Organized boat trips with Circle Divers and group activities where you can join safely and meet others.
Plenty of staff and professionals who are used to working with international women travellers.

Circle Divers has a dive centre in Sharm El Sheikh, ready to welcome you into a friendly, structured environment where safety briefings, clear planning, and respectful staff help you feel at ease in and out of the water.

Dahab: Relaxed Vibes and Slow Travel Energy

Dahab is smaller and more laid-back than Sharm, with a long seafront full of cafés, chilled beach bars, and relaxed dive and snorkel spots. Many solo female travellers love Dahab because:

It has a cozy, village-like feel where you start recognizing faces quickly.
You can walk along the promenade, stop for tea, read a book, or chat with other travellers.
Life moves at a slower pace, which makes it easier to unwind and listen to what you really want each day.

Circle Divers in Dahab offers a calm, supportive base where you can join group dives or snorkel trips, ask questions freely, and feel that you’re in safe hands while you explore at your own speed.

A Red Sea Journey That Feels Safe and Enriching

Travelling alone as a woman to the Red Sea can be one of the most rewarding experiences you give yourself. You stay in charge of your time, learn to trust your own judgment, and collect moments that are truly yours—sunrises, sea breezes, and dive adventures you’ll remember for years.

The key is simple: take care of yourself, listen to safety advice, choose safe and respectful environments, and never ignore your instincts. Do that, and your trip to Sharm El Sheikh or Dahab can be not just beautiful, but deeply empowering.