Two Salt Seas
The Dead Sea is about 10 times saltier than the ocean. The Red Sea is salty too, at about 40 ppt. You can float, swim, snorkel and dive in it.
Float, swim and snorkel in the Red Sea · Boreas · boreascruises.com
TWO SALT SEAS, TWO WAYS TO USE THEM.
Both seas are very salty. Only one is full of life.
| Dead Sea | Red Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| Salt level | About 10× the ocean | About 40 ppt. The ocean averages 35 ppt. |
| Floating | Very easy. You stay on top. | Slightly more buoyant than the ocean. |
| Swimming | Hard. Floating is the main activity. | Yes. Swim as far as you like. |
| Snorkel and dive | No | Yes. Coral reefs and fish. |
| Marine life | Almost none | Reefs, turtles and dolphins |
| Setting | A salt lake | Open sea and warm water |
| Best for | A short float | A week of water, sun and rest |
Clear, salty and full of life · the Red Sea
WHAT FLOATING DOES.
Salt water holds you up. That is why floating feels like rest.
Many travelers report calm muscles and easy breathing after time in the sea. Results vary from person to person. Read what mineral-rich seawater does to your body.
Dead Sea: you float. Red Sea: you live in it.
Swim, snorkel and dive in warm water.
Rest after the sea · wellness by the Red Sea
WHAT THE RED SEA ADDS.
You get the salt water. You get the reef. You also breathe sea air all day.
See does breathing salt air actually help and why the Red Sea clears your thinking.
Dolphins in the Red Sea · Boreas · boreascruises.com
SIX WAYS TO USE THE RED SEA.
The salt holds you up.
Swim as far as you like.
See the reef without a tank.
Salt air on the water, all day.
Start the day with a session.
Massage and rest after the water.
Snorkel, relax and watch the sky · Boreas · boreascruises.com
See our wellness retreat and snorkeling guide.
Wellness and water sports, in one package.
Float, swim and snorkel on the Red Sea, with the days planned for you.
View the Wellness Package →Choose a full charter of a whole superyacht, or join a scheduled voyage.
Plan your Red Sea wellness voyage.
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ADD ANCIENT EGYPT — LAND + SEA IN ONE TRIP.
Add Cairo and Luxor to your trip. Visit the Pyramids, the Valley of the Kings and Karnak. Then board your Red Sea superyacht.
Cairo & Luxor
Privately guided. 5-star service standard throughout. Domestic flight included.
Red Sea Charter
A Red Sea superyacht from our catalog. Your itinerary, your schedule.
See the Egypt land tour and the 7N Sea & Land journey.
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LOGISTICS & EVERYTHING WELLNESS TRAVELERS NEED TO KNOW.
| Topic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Getting there | Fly to Cairo (CAI), Hurghada (HRG) or Marsa Alam (RMF). See how to get there. |
| Departure points | Hurghada Marina / Port Ghalib. |
| Transfers | Airport transfers included within the defined timeframe from Hurghada airport — both arrival and departure. Port Ghalib Marina — 15 min from Marsa Alam Airport (RMF). |
| Visa | Most travelers need one. Read the Egypt visa guide. |
| Health | Ask your doctor first if you have a health condition. Sea water is not a medical treatment. |
| Insurance | Must cover all planned water activities. |
| Charter rates | Pricing on request. Contact us directly — no agency fees. |
Every cruise offers the opportunity to actively contribute to reef protection, shark science, and local community support — your trip leaves something behind.
Coral health monitoring programme. Guests collect live reef data during snorkelling sessions — observations submitted directly to UQ’s global database.
Cooperation programme and shark log citizen science. Divers contribute species and behaviour observations to global shark population research.
Dive briefings include shark conservation education. Shark Angels materials available aboard — guests leave with a grounded understanding of Red Sea shark behaviour and status.
Active support of Red Sea local communities. Guests can join community meetings and cultural exchanges during port stops.
Ongoing partnerships with HEPCA, CDWS, and international marine science associations — reef mooring compliance, waste protocols, and diver education on every charter.
No anchoring on living reef. Single-use plastic eliminated from all catering. Marine awareness sessions on selected evenings — open to all guests aboard.
Questions from Wellness Travelers
Is the Red Sea saltier than the Dead Sea?
No. The Dead Sea is about 10 times saltier than the ocean. The Red Sea averages around 40 parts per thousand. The ocean average is about 35.
Can you float in the Red Sea?
Yes. The salt makes the water slightly more buoyant than the ocean. You will not float as high as in the Dead Sea. You can also swim freely.
Can you swim in the Dead Sea?
You can float in it. Swimming is hard because the water is so dense. Keep your head up and keep the water out of your eyes.
Can you snorkel or dive in the Dead Sea?
No. It has almost no marine life. The Red Sea has coral reefs, fish and dolphins.
Is Red Sea water good for your skin?
Seawater has a gentle exfoliating effect and carries minerals. Many travelers report soft skin. Results vary. Ask your doctor first if you have a skin condition.
Do I need to dive to enjoy the Red Sea?
No. You can float, swim and snorkel. Diving is optional.
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