Nuweiba is situated around 70km north of Dahab, and its palm-fringed beaches nestle magnificently between the deep blue of the Gulf of Aqaba and the mountains of the Sinai. Nuweiba is a quiet getaway with some fantastic shore diving that makes it a great choice for novice divers and underwater photography fans. Nuweiba is also superb for snorkellers with the spectacular marine life of house reefs just a few fin kicks from the shore.
Learning to Dive
Nuweiba is an ideal resort for learning to dive with its beautiful coral gardens accessible from the shore. Divers are sure to be completely absorbed by the plentiful reef fish including razorfish, puffers, shrimps and alien-looking Pegasus fish. One house reef is even home to more than 20 lionfish! In Nuweiba you can share your first dives with an amazing variety of marine life.
Qualified Divers
The prolific marine life and the easily accessible shore diving make Nuweiba an underwater photographer’s paradise. The beautiful dive sites, reached by jeep and camel, and the house reefs promise some spectacular scenery with amazing multicoloured nudibranch, several species of seahorse, stonefish, frogfish and many more.
Sinker is one of the most attractive dive sites and particularly exceptional for photography. A large submerged mooring buoy has turned into a fantastic artificial reef with a proliferation of soft corals decorating the length of the mooring chain. Dense packs of glassfish and anthias swirl through the blue and make this a mesmerising dive.
The reefs of the Abu Galum National Park are a highlight of a week’s diving in Nuweiba. In particular, Ras Mumlach is situated around 75 minutes drive away and offers a beautiful coral garden with fantastic table corals and a steep wall that bottoms out at 70m plus. The variety of marine life is outstanding with many barracuda, groupers, angelfish, butterflyfish, moray eels and even turtles.
Ras Shetan or Devils Head is a well-known site north of Nuweiba situated at a Bedouin camp. Its highlight is some incredible underwater topography with snaking valleys and basins, beautiful soft corals, seagrass and a superb lagoon.
EMPEROR DIVERS
Emperor Divers have been voted 'Best Dive Centre' in the Red Sea for several years. They are a British-managed dive company who have been operating in the Red Sea since 1992.
The dive centre is based at the Hilton Coral Resort and offers a full range of PADI diver training courses, from PADI Open Water to instructor level, as well as snorkelling and introductory dives. The centre is a PADI 5* Gold Palm resort and IDC. Emperor are also able to offer BSAC training courses click here
Diving equipment is also available for hire. The training site is just off the beach on the house reef.
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! Based on 7 night duration holidays and valid for new bookings made from 19 October 2009, for departures:
30 June 2010 to 25 July 2010
These offers have limited spaces available so don't miss out!
| Standard Prices |
Offer Dates 18 Nov -14 Dec '10 31 Dec - 15 Mar '11 1 Jun - 12 Jul '11 |
||
| 2 Divers (price per person) |
Single Diver | ||
| Dive Pack Prices | |||
| 1 day | £33 | £28 | £28 |
| 2 days | £65 | £55 | £55 |
| 3 days | £92 | £78 | £78 |
| 4 days | £122 | £92* | £104 |
| 5 days | £146 | £110* | £124 |
| 6 days | £175 | £131* | £148 |
| 5 days snorkelling (includes mask & fins) | £107 | £107 | £107 |
| Learn to Dive Courses | |||
| Discover Scuba Diving | £59 | £50 | £50 |
| PADI Scuba Diver | £136 | £115 | £115 |
| Referral Course | £136 | £115 | £115 |
| Referral Course (includes equipment for course only) + 3 days diving | £227 | £192 | £192 |
| PADI Open Water | £226 | £170* | £191 |
| PADI Scuba Diver upgrade to Open Water | £122 | £103 | £103 |
| PADI Open Water Fastrack | £268 | £224** | £234 |
| PADI Open Water - Fastrack + 2 days diving | £324 | £266** | £281 |
| PADI Open Water - Fastrack + 3 days diving | £352 | £287** | £305 |
| PADI Open Water - Fastrack + Advanced | £425 | £367 | £367 |
| Advanced Courses | |||
| PADI Advanced (includes equipment for course only) + 1 day diving | £204 | £153* | £173 |
| PADI Enriched Air Nitrox Diver (includes 2 dives) | £70 | £70 | £70 |
| PADI Rescue Diver | £209 | £209 | £209 |
| Emergency First Response (1 day) | £70 | £70 | £70 |
| * This is a Buy One Get One Half Price offer giving greater savings (based on standard prices). ** This is a Buy One Get One Half Price offer (based on standard prices). Fastrack materials (£45) included for both divers. |
|||
| Groups Policy: Book 10 get 1 FREE. Click here to visit the Regaldive Groups Page | |||
Please note:
- Packages for qualified divers include guide, tanks, weights and air for 2 shore dives per day. Dives are on consecutive days. For 'Special Trips' and 'Extras payable locally in resort', please see below.
- 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 £59. A check dive will be carried out in resort for all divers and a charge of €10 will apply.
- All courses listed include equipment rental.
- Fastrack & Fastrack course plus 2 or 3 days diving includes equipment hire for the whole duration, all learning materials, logbook and dive planner.
- 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).
- Snorkelling packages only available if accompanied by a diver
- Extras payable locally in resort:-
- Night dive: €30 (subject to availability)
- Third daily dive: €20
- Nitrox per fill: €5
- Equipment hire pppd (excludes computer & torch): €25
- Sales tax in resort: 10%
- Special trips (prices shown are available with pre-booked diving.)
- Ras Mamlach: €30
- Camel / Dive trip to Mazeriq: €30
Speciality Courses
| Nitrox Specialty | £70 |
| Oxygen Provider | £52 |
| UW Photography (2 dives) * | £70 |
| Digital Photography (level 1 & 2) * | £83 |
| Equipment Specialist | £45 |
| Night Diver (3 dives) | £104 |
| Deep Diver (4 dives) | £139 |
| UW Navigation (3 dives) | £104 |
| Drift Diver (2 dives) | £70 |
| UW Naturalist (2 dives) | £70 |
| Multilevel Diver (2 dives) | £70 |
| Wreck Diver (4 dives) ** | £139 |
| Search & Recovery (4 dives) | £139 |
| Boat Diver (2 dives) | £70 |
| Aware Fish ID (2 dives) | £70 |
| Peak Performance Buoyancy (2 dives) | £70 |
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.
Getting Around
Nuweiba lies about 185km north of Sharm el Sheikh, nestling between the deep blue of the Gulf of Aqaba and the high desert mountains of the Sinai.
This is a quiet resort with magnificent beaches and excellent diving for all levels. Your Regaldive representative, who is based in Sharm, and will meet you at the airport to arrange your transfer.
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. 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
Egypt Factbox
| Area: | 1, 001, 450 sq. km |
| Population: | 67 million |
| Language: | Arabic, English |
| Time: | GMT + 2 |
| Electricity: | 220v. Round pin adaptors |
Flight Information
From London Gatwick and Manchester direct to Sharm el Sheikh every Sunday. Regional departures and other days of travel are also available. Please call Regaldive for details.
Flight duration: 5 hours
Transfer: 2.5 hours from Sharm airport by bus.
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
Various dates available
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.
Available at Sharm, Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Nuweiba.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
