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The  coral reefs of the
Red Sea stretch from southern Sinai to the offshore area of
the Deep South, which is only reached by liveaboard. The coastline
covers a distance of more than 930 miles (1500 km).
Two coastal resort towns, Hurghada on the African mainland and
Sharm El Sheikh on the Sinai Peninsula, are the main dive destinations,
but the most popular dive sites are spread all over the region.
Among the hundreds of common fish species you will encounter
daily are clownfish, butterfly fish, angel fish, parrot fish,
lion fish, and turkey fish. You will often encounter schools
of barracuda, and even sharks. Occasionally you can spot graceful
manta rays too! The variety and amount of life is truly remarkable.
Now add a vast assortment of colorful soft and hard corals and
you have a diving site that ranks as one of the best in the
world.
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will find an abundance of fish and organisms from tiny polyps
to the huge Napoleon wrasse. But Egypt is also quite famous
for the many interesting wrecks, particularly at the entrance
to the Gulf of Aqaba and in the Strait of Tiran.
If you are interested in sharks you will have the opportunity
to encounter various species like the silky shark, gray reef
sharks, oceanic white tip and the manta ray along with many
others depending on the area you visit. Cruising dolphins and
friendly sea turtles are especially, but not exclusively, found
in the northern region. In the southern regions you will even
have an opportunity to see the endangered Dugongs (Manatees).
Climate Average 75F (23C) January 108 (42C) August
Water Temp Average 68F (20C)January 84 (29C) August
Visibility 100+ ft (30+ m) except during local plankton blooms
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Dive
Services and Accommodations
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Discovery Divers
PO Box 225,
Hurghada,
Red Sea,
Egypt
Tel. 0020 (0) 12 7472899
Fax. 0020 (0)65 3448251
info@discovery-divers.com
http://www.discovery-divers.com
The largest selection of top quality liveaboards in
the Red Sea, whether you are an individual, small or
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Diving Centers Werner Lau
Sharm el Sheikh, South Sinai & Marsa Alam
info@wernerlau.com
www.wernerlau.com
Experience the splendour of the Red Sea! Let one of
our diving centres introduce you to the diversity of
the underwater world. The magnificent marine life of
the Red Sea provides unforgettable diving experiences.
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Desert Divers
Center of Masbat Bay
PO Box 58
Dahab
South Sinai
Egypt
Tel. +20 (0) 69 3640 500
Fax: +20 (0) 69 3640 500
Desert Divers - home of the Camel Dive Safari and Dahab’s
most beautiful dive center. Enjoy PADI Courses, Tec
Diving, Freediving, Desert Safaris, Climbing and more!
» Number of Dive Boats: Shore diving only
» Maximum Number of Divers per Boat: NA
» Gear Provided: Tanks, Weights, Emergency O3
& 1st aid
» Rental Gear Available: Full equipment rental
» Nitrox Available: Yes
» Type of Diving Available: reef, canyons, walls
» Total Dive Sites:
» Minimum Time to Dive Sites: 30 minutes
» Maximum Time to Dive Sites: 2 hours by camel
» Certification Agencies: PADI
» Courses Offered: All PADI courses to Dive Master,
including Junior (8-14 yrs)
info@desert-divers.com
http://www.desert-divers.com |
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Dive Tribe Ltd.
El Gouna Moevenpick Resort
El Gouna
Red Sea
Egypt
Ph. +20 65 580120 ext. 8137
Fax. +44 845 2801966
info@divetribe.com
http://www.divetribe.com
PADI 5star IDC Centre offering all PADI courses, Rebreather
Courses, TecRec programme, TDI courses, daily diving
and watersports including snorkelling, windsurfing,
kitesurfing. Repeatedly awarded by PADI. Convenient
on line reservations. |
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Dive Urge
PO Box 53
Dahab, Red Sea
Tel: 00 20 69 640 957
Mobile: 00 12 248 3997
LynneGillis@link.net
www.dive-urge.com
Dive-Urge is a family run 5 star P.A.D.I. Gold Palm
Dive Resort with on-site accommodation, restaurant and
large private beach. We are here for those people who
care about having a special memorable holiday and want
to leave the crowds behind. |
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Emperor Divers
Rosetta Hotel
Naama Bay
Sharm El Sheikh
Red Sea
Egypt
Tel. +20 12 2340995
reservations@emperordivers.com
http://www.emperordivers.com
Award-winning PADI 5 star IDC Centres in Hurghada, Sharm,
Marsa Alam, Nuweiba. Day, night, shore, wreck &
tech diving. Free transfers from most hotels. Luxurious
fleet of comfortable liveaboards + free Nitrox and great
guides. Since 1992, Emperor Divers has shared its Red
Sea experience with everyone in a safe, professional
and environmentally friendly way. Read divers’ comments
on website testimonial page for feedback on diving and
resorts. |
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Oonas Dive Club & Hotel
Naama Bay - Sharm el-Sheikh - Egypt
Tel.: +20-69-360 0581
Fax: +20-69-360 0582
Oonas Dive Club is one of the longest established dive
centers in Na'ama Bay, Sharm el-Sheikh. For many years
we proved to be a popular choice for diving and non-diving
guests who seek friendly, informal, yet professional
and safe environment on the shore of the Red Sea.
» Number of Dive Boats: 2
» Maximum Number of Divers per Boat: 12 / 24
» Gear Provided: 12ltr air tanks, weights
» Rental Gear Available: Full range
» Nitrox Available: 32% 12ltr or 15 ltr fills
» Type of Diving Available: Reef, plateau, wreck,
wall, drift, boat, shore, night.
» Total Dive Sites: 40+
» Minimum Time to Dive Sites: 15 minutes
» Maximum Time to Dive Sites: 3 hours
» Certification Agencies: PADI, CDWS registered
» Courses Offered: Full range of PADI Courses
up to DiveMaster level
info@oonasdiveclub.com
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Reef 2000 Dive Club
PO Box 60
Dahab, South Sinai, Egypt
Tel: 0020 (0)69 64007
Fax: 0020 (0)69 640087
reef2000@intouch.com
http://www.reef2000.com
Uncrowded, no stress diving with our friendly, experienced
divemasters and instructors. Diving in Dahab is as diverse
as it is breathtaking and with dive sites including
the world famous 'Blue Hole' and 'The Canyon', we guarantee
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Travel
To Egypt
Air
Travel
Egypt has five international airports. Alexandria, Cairo, Luxor,
Hurghada and Sharm el Shaykh. While Hurghada and Sharm el Shaykh
are the dive destination airports, you may fly into one of the
others first depending on your point of origin and flight.
Egypt has two national carriers for domestic flights, Egyptair
and Air Sinai. Egyptair flies daily from Cairo to Alexandria,
Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, and Hurghada and twice a week to Kharga
Oasis. Air Sinai flies from Cairo to Hurghada, Al Arish, Taba,
Sharm el Shaykh, St. Catherine’s Monastery, El Tor, and to Tel
Aviv, Israel.
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Sharm
El Sheikh to Dahab
By taxi:
Often done, especially if you land late in the evening. A 90 min
drive through the mountains. About 120 LE (25-30 Euros or US Dollars,
17-20 British pounds), or 30 to 40LE per person if you are more
than 2 people – agree price before you set off.
By bus:
East Delta Bus Company, several times a day. Trip is 1.5 hours,
but be aware that it’s a half hour taxi ride back to Sharm to
catch the bus.
Cairo to Dahab
By bus:
Several departures a day, but most people prefer to take the overnight
bus (with the exception of the South Sinai coast and mountains,
it’s not a pretty drive!). The trip is 9 hours, but worth it if
you want to spend some time in Cairo and take in the pyramids
at Giza and Saqqara.
East Delta Bus Company from Abbassiyia Station. There is also
a pick up in Heliopolis near the airport. If in Cairo, definitely
worth buying your ticket in advance.
Luxor to Dahab
By plane/taxi:
Flights from Luxor to Sharm El Sheik 2-3 times per week - a good
travel agent should be able to arrange. From Sharm El Sheikh,
taxi (or bus) to Dahab (see above).
By bus & ferry:
Bus to Hurghada and ferry to Sharm El Sheikh. You will probably
need to do this over 2 days, as it’s next to impossible to co-ordinate
bus arrival and ferry departure times.
Taba to Dahab
By bus:
Twice per day. 15 LE.
By taxi/mini-bus:
Often more convenient given infrequent bus departures. Try to
find others to share a car with, and be prepared to haggle hard.
Expect to pay about the following:
2 people: 
40 per person
4 people:
25 per person
5+ people:
15 per person
Entry Requirements
Visitors arriving in Egypt are required to be in possession of
a valid passport. Entry visas may be obtained from Egyptian Diplomatic
and Consular Missions Abroad or from the Entry Visa Department
at the Travel Documents, Immigration and Nationality Administration
(TDINA). Visa applications are normally passed out by airlines
prior to landing at an Egyptian airport.
Citizens of the following countries are required to be in possession
of a pre-arrival visa, which can be applied for through their
nearest Egyptian Consulate or Embassy.: Afghanistan, Algeria,
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Chechnya,
Croatia,Georgia, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Kazakhstan,
Kirghizia, Lebanon, Macau, Macedonia, Malaysia, Moldavia, Montenegro,
Morocco, Pakistan, Palestine, The Philippines,Russia, Serbia,
Slovenia, Sri-Lanka, Tadzhikistan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkmenistan,
Ukraine, Uzbekistan and all African countries.
Residents of the above countries may apply for a visa through
their nearest Egyptian Consulate or Embassy. |
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