Sharm El Sheikh

A Sharm El Sheikh diving holiday offers you a spectacular and diverse range of dive sites that are amongst the best in the world. From the famous Ras Mohammed Marine Park, to some of the most renowned wrecks in the Red Sea, the sheer number of sites means that there is something for all divers. Boat diving is the norm in Sharm and there are also some superb house reefs for diving and snorkelling.

Learning to Dive

Sharm is a good destination for novice and learner divers, with many easily accessible coral gardens that offer safe, shallow water and excellent visibility. This area benefits from the shelter of the land, which means conditions are usually calm to moderate and ideal for those new to diving. A full range of courses is offered at the centrally-located dive centre and there is a heated pool on site. Qualifying dives are often undertaken from the shore.

Qualified Divers

The exciting dive sites of Ras Mohammed Marine Park are what attract the legions of experienced divers to Sharm each year. Situated at the tip of Sinai, where the Gulfs of Suez and Aqaba meet, Ras Mohammed’s strong currents and nutrient waters are packed with schools of snappers, barracuda and jacks, coupled with the sharks that come to stalk them. Steep coastal cliffs are mirrored underwater with impressive vertical walls, which drop off 70m or more.

The Strait of Tiran separates Tiran Island from the east coast of Sinai and is famous for four large reefs that rise from the depths like vast underwater mountains. Here, the strong currents and dense plankton attract an impressive range of reef and deep sea species providing some exceptional drift dives.

Further west, round the southern tip of Sinai, lie some of the best wreck dives in the Red Sea. The legendary Thistlegorm is the most famous - a 415 foot World War II British supply ship which lies in 30m with an amazing cargo of motorbikes, trucks, guns and shells.

Twin Centre Diving

Diving in Sharm can also be combined with the spectacular diving available in Dahab, including the legendary Blue Hole. For more information, please click here >

Regaldive work with two well established dive centres in Sharm:

Werner Lau is a German run dive centre situated on the beach at the Helnan Marina Hotel, in the heart of Naama Bay.

Emperor Divers are a British-managed dive company who have been operating in the Red Sea since 1992. They are based at the Bay View Hotel in the heart of Sharm.

WERNER LAU

The Werner Lau dive centre in Sharm is situated on the beach at the Helnan Marina Hotel, in the heart of Naama Bay.  Located just 100m from the jetty, the centre has a team of multilingual instructors and divemasters offering all levels of instruction.

The German run Werner Lau dive centres are known for high levels of service and customer satisfaction, and offer a quality well run operation in Sharm.  A wide range of equipment is available for hire and Nitrox is free of charge.  Werner Lau will pick clients up from any of the hotels in Sharm, and daily boat diving is offered to over thirty dive sites.

General Information

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Diving Offers

Book your dive pack or course with Regaldive prior to departure. Our prices are lower than those in resort.

Any dive packs offers listed below are subject to availability and can be withdrawn without notice. For diving only bookings, there is an additional admin fee of £15 per person.

Group Offer

Book 11 dive packs and get the 12th HALF PRICE. Go to the Regaldive Groups page >

Please note:

1. Packages for qualified divers include guide, tanks, weights and air for 2 boat dives per day.  For 'Special Trips' and 'Extras payable locally in resort', please see below.
2. Check Dive / Scuba Review: Most dive governing bodies recommend a scuba / skills review if no diving has taken place for 6 months. A Scuba Review can be prebooked at a cost of £63. A check dive will be carried out in resort for all divers.
3. All 'Learn to Dive Courses' listed include equipment rental.  PADI Advanced course includes equipment.
4. Fastrack & Fastrack course plus 2 or 3 days diving includes equipment hire for the whole duration, all learning materials, logbook and dive planner.
5. Additional costs for courses: PADI Open Water manual: £28,  PADI Advanced Open Water Manual: £26,  Rescue Diver Course: £28,  Enriched Air Diver Course: £35,  PADI Certification fee €30 (paid locally).
6. Extras payable locally in resort:-
   • Nitrox per 12L tank:  32% FREE 
   • Night dive:  €40 (subject to availability)
   • Third daily dive:  €20
   • Early morning dive:  €40
   • Equipment hire pppd (excludes computer & torch):  €25
   • Ras Mohammed government fee per visit:  €5
   • Environmental government fee pppd:  €2
   • Lunch on boat (incl. drinks):  50LE
   • Sales tax in resort: 10%
7. Special trips (prices shown are available with pre-booked diving.)
   • Thistlegorm (wreck):  €70
   • Dunraven (wreck):  €30
   • Dahab:  €50 (includes lunch)

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EMPEROR DIVERS

Emperor Divers are a British-managed dive company who have been operating in the Red Sea since 1992.

They were previously located at the Rosetta Hotel but have moved to the Bay View Hotel in Sharm, positioned in Naama Bay.  Emperor offers a full range of PADI diver training courses from PADI Open Water to Instructor level, as well as snorkelling and introductory dives. The heated training pool and classrooms are also on site. Equipment is available for hire.  Emperor Divers are also able to offer BSAC training courses >

Tekstreme, the technical arm of Emperor Divers, is proud to offer a full range of technical courses through three of the largest training agencies; PADI Tec Rec, BSAC and TDI.

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General Information

Learn to Dive Courses >
Advanced Dive Courses >
Technical Dive Courses >

Diving Offers

Book your dive pack or course with Regaldive prior to departure. Our prices are lower than those in resort. You can also take advantage of our great value dive pack offers.

Any dive packs offers listed below are subject to availability and can be withdrawn without notice. For diving only bookings, there is an additional admin fee of £15 per person.

Get €20 Discount - 2010 Voucher

Click here for details and Voucher >

Learn to Dive HALF PRICE Diving Offer! 

Book a PADI Open Water course and your buddy can book the same at HALF PRICE!  Saving based on standard diving prices.  Valid for new bookings from 26 August 2010.

Valid for departure dates:
1 September - 24 December 2010

HALF PRICE Diving Offer 2010 & 2011

Book a 4, 5 or 6 day dive pack and your buddy gets the same HALF PRICE! *

Book a PADI Open Water, Fastrack* Open Water or Advanced course and your buddy can book the same at HALF PRICE! *  Saving based on standard diving prices.  See table below for special offer prices in red.  Valid for new bookings from 18 May 2010.

Valid for departure dates:

18 November - 14 December 2010
31 December 2010 - 15 March 2011
1 June - 12 July 2011

*Fastrack materials £45 extra for concessionary place.

Group Offer

Book 10 dive packs and get one FREE. Go to the Regaldive Groups page >

Offer does not apply if concessionary rate dive packs taken.

Groups Buy One Get One FREE

Regaldive are delighted to offer FREE diving with Emperor Divers for groups.  Book a minimum of 10 passengers and benefit from Buy One Get One FREE on 3, 4, 5 or 6 day dive packs!  Valid for new bookings made from 19th October 2009 for departures:

30 June 2010 to 25 July 2010

These offers have limited spaces available so don't miss out!

Please note:

1. Packages for qualified divers include guide, tanks, weights and air for 2 boat dives per day. Dives are on consecutive days.  For 'Special Trips' and 'Extras payable locally in resort', please see below.
2. Check Dive / Scuba Review: Most dive governing bodies recommend a scuba / skills review if no diving has taken place for 6 months. A Scuba Review can be prebooked at a cost of £63. A check dive will be carried out in resort for all divers and a charge of €10 will apply.
3. All courses listed include equipment rental.
4. Fastrack & Fastrack course plus 2 or 3 days diving includes equipment hire for the whole duration, all learning materials, logbook and dive planner.
5. Additional costs for courses: PADI Open Water manual: £28,  PADI Advanced Open Water Manual: £26,  Rescue Diver Course: £28,  Enriched Air Diver Course: £35,  PADI Certification fee €35 (paid locally).
6. Extras payable locally in resort:-
   • Night dive:  €35 (subject to availability)
   • Third daily dive:  €20
   • Nitrox per fill:  €5 
   • Equipment hire pppd (excludes computer & torch):  €25
   • Ras Mohammmed government fee per visit:  €5
   • Environmental government fee pppd:  €2
   • Lunch on boat (incl. drinks):  50LE
   • Sales tax in resort: 10%
7. Special trips (prices shown are available with pre-booked diving.)
   • Thistlegorm (wreck):  €70
   • Dunraven (wreck):  €45
   • Dahab:  €65

Technical Courses

The following are a selection of technical courses we can offer. Please e-mail info@regal-diving.co.uk or call 01353 659 999 for a wide selection of other technical courses.

Please note:

1. Price for 1 day technical diving includes: 1 dive with dive guide, equipment and all nitrox fills. Not included: Sofnolime and helium, diving extra's (i.e. Special trip supplements, marine park fees, lunch etc.)
2. Not included for courses: €30 for manual & €35 certification fee payable in resort on completion of each course.

Speciality Courses 

Please note:

* UW Photography & Digital Photography Speciality does not include camera rental.

** Some wreck dives may incur a supplement in resort.

*** Manuals / crewpacks for all specialities (where applicable) are not included in the course cost and must be purchased locally.

**** Certification fee payable in resort on completion of each course €35.

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Sharm El Sheikh is situated on the most southern tip of the Sinai peninsular. It is a lively resort with a vast choice of bars, discos, restaurants and shops. In addition to a range of watersports, you can explore the surrounding mountains and desert, visiting historical sites.

• Ras Mohammed National Park
• Mount Sinai walks
• St Catherine's Monastery
• Camel and Horse rides
• Water sports

Getting Around

The resort is centred on Naama Bay where the hotels, restaurants, bars, shops and beach are all within walking distance. The jetty is the busy centre of activity for dive boats. The dive centres provide transport between hotel, dive centre and jetty for dive trips.

Climate

The hottest time of the year is July and August with air temperature of over 30 degrees C. The coolest time is January with the temperature at around 20 degrees C. Rainfall is negligable and it is invariably sunny but breezes can be cool.

Time

Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.

Currency

Egyptian pounds or LE. Approximately £1 = 8LE

We recommend that you take some money in Cash to Egypt. There is a currency exchange desk available at the hotel.  Please note that Scottish notes and Australian Travellers Cheques are not accepted in Egypt.

Tipping

Although entirely voluntary, tipping is a recognised part of life in this region of the world. Some local staff will look to travellers for personal recognition of the services offered. We would advise that you allow approx. £10 for gratuities for local staff for the duration of your stay.

Rough Price Guide

• Local beer 20LE
• Imported beer c.20LE
• Snack meal (pizza/sandwich) 20LE
• Bottle of mineral water 5LE
• Soft drink 8LE

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Flight Information

From London Gatwick and Manchester airports direct to Sharm El Sheikh every Sunday. Regional departures and other days are also available. Please call Regaldive for details.

Flight duration: 5 hours

Transfer: Varies according to hotel. Minimum transfer time approx. 10 minutes, maximum transfer time approx. 30 minutes.

Departure tax: n/a

Passports

Passengers travelling to Egypt must have six months valid on their passport from the date of departure from Egypt.

Visas

A single entry tourist visa for Egypt is required for all nationalities. For British passport holders with British citizenship, Egyptian visas can be obtained conveniently and inexpensively on arrival at Sharm El Sheikh airport.

Other nationalities should check with consular office.

Vaccinations

There are no compulsory vaccinations for travel to Egypt, but we recommend protection against typhoid, tetanus, hepatitis A and polio. Though malaria does exist in Egypt, it is generally not present in the Sinai.

Vaccination requirements are subject to change and should be confirmed before departure.  For the most up to date advice please consult your travel clinic.

Further information regarding vaccinations for travel to this country can be found at www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk and from your local healthcare provider.

Red Sea Offers

Red Sea Dive Pack Offers

Regaldive are committed to saving you money on your dive holiday!

Book your dive pack or course before you go to save money.  Our prices are lower than those you will pay in resort. You can also save £££'s with our great value special offers and discounts.

All special offers have limited availability, so book early to avoid disappointment!

Emperor Divers, Red Sea

€20 OFF SPECIAL DIVE TRIPS, DIVE COURSES & EQUIPMENT RENTAL - 2010 Voucher Offer 

This voucher entitles the holder to €20 off special dive trips, dive courses and equipment rental.  Valid until 31st December 2010. 

Download your voucher here >

Available at Sharm, Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Nuweiba.

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Learn to Dive HALF PRICE Diving Offer! 

Book a PADI Open Water course and your buddy can book the same at HALF PRICE!  Saving based on standard diving prices.  Valid for new bookings from 26 August 2010.

Valid for departure dates:
1 September - 24 December 2010

Available at Sharm, Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Nuweiba.

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HALF PRICE Diving Offer 2010 & 2011

Book a 4, 5 or 6 day dive pack and your buddy gets the same HALF PRICE! *

Book a PADI Open Water, Fastrack* Open Water or Advanced course and your buddy can book the same at HALF PRICE! *  Saving based on standard diving prices.  Valid for new bookings from 18 May 2010.

Valid for departure dates:

18 November - 14 December 2010
31 December 2010 - 15 March 2011
1 June - 12 July 2011

*Fastrack materials £45 extra for concessionary place.

Available at Sharm, Hurghada, El Gouna, Marsa Alam and Nuweiba.

All offers are subject to availability and can be withdrawn without notice. For diving only bookings there is an additional admin fee of £15 per person.

Divers' Lodge, Hurghada - FREE Diving

Book a 5 or 6 day dive pack or a PADI Open Water, Open Water Fastrack* or Advanced Course and your buddy can book the same FREE!  Valid for departure dates:

19 November -17 December 2010
7 January - 1 April 2011
6 May - 8 July 2011

*Fastrack materials £45 extra for concessionary place.

All offers are subject to availability and can be withdrawn without notice. For diving only bookings there is an additional admin fee of £15 per person.

Orca Dive Club - HALF PRICE Diving 

Book a 5 or 6 day dive pack and your buddy gets the same HALF PRICE (boat, or boat & house reef, or house reef only).

Book a PADI Open Water or Advanced course and your buddy can book the same at HALF PRICE!  Saving based on standard diving prices.  Valid for new bookings from 25 May 2010.

Valid for departure dates:

17 November - 16 December 2010
5 January - 8 April 2011
1 June - 8 July 2011

Available at Soma Bay, Abu Dabab & Hamata.

All offers are subject to availability and can be withdrawn without notice. For diving only bookings there is an additional admin fee of £15 per person.

Sinai Divers, Dahab - HALF PRICE Diving

Book a 5 or 6 day dive pack (shore dives only or shore +  boat dives) and your buddy gets the same HALF PRICE! 

Book a PADI Open Water or Advanced course and your buddy can book the same at HALF PRICE! 

Valid for departure dates:

20 November - 17 December 2010
8 January - 13 March 2011
7 May - 19 June 2011
19 November - 17 December 2011

Valid for new bookings from 28 May 2010.

All offers are subject to availability and can be withdrawn without notice. For diving only bookings there is an additional admin fee of £15 per person.