Regaldive work with two well established dive centres in Hurghada:
Divers' Lodge is located at the Continental Resort. Established in 1993, Divers' Lodge are a 5* PADI IDC and TDI facility, offering a range of diving and courses.
Emperor Divers are based at the Hilton Hurghada Plaza Hotel from September 2010. They were previously based at the New Touristic Harbour. The centre offers a full range of dive courses, day boat diving, technical diving with Tekstreme, and snorkelling.
DIVERS' LODGE
Divers' Lodge is a PADI 5 star IDC facility, BSAC Premier Centre and the longest established TDI facility in the Middle East. Divers' Lodge offers a complete programme of recreational and technical diving, including courses, daily diving, special trips, snorkelling and dive safaris.
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Any dive packs offers listed below are subject to availability and can be withdrawn without notice.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.
FREE Diving Offer 2010 & 2011
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.
Group Offer
Book 10 dive packs and get one FREE. Go to the Regaldive Groups page>
| Standard Prices | Offer Dates 19 Nov -17 Dec '10 7 Jan - 1 Apr '11 6 May - 8 Jul '11 |
||
| 2 Divers (price per person) |
Single Diver | ||
| Dive Pack Prices | |||
| 1 day | £32 | £32 | £32 |
| 2 days | £64 | £64 | £64 |
| 3 days | £96 | £96 | £96 |
| 4 days | £128 | £128 | £128 |
| 5 days | £160 | £80* | £160 |
| 6 days | £192 | £96* | £192 |
| 5 days snorkelling (includes mask & fins) | £71 | £71 | £71 |
| Learn to Dive Courses | |||
| Discover Scuba Diving | £66 | £66 | £66 |
| PADI Scuba Diver | £165 | £165 | £165 |
| Referral Course | £165 | £165 | £165 |
| Referral Course (includes equip for course only) + 3 days boat diving | £261 | £261 | £261 |
| PADI Open Water | £212 | £106* | £212 |
| PADI Open Water Fastrack | £257 | £151** | £257 |
| PADI Open Water - Fastrack + 2 days diving | £321 | £183** | £321 |
| PADI Open Water - Fastrack + 3 days diving | £353 | £199** | £353 |
| PADI Open Water - Fastrack + Advanced | £422 | £234** | £422 |
| Advanced Courses | |||
| PADI Advanced Open Water Diver | £165 | £83* | £165 |
| TDI Basic Nitrox Diver (includes 2 dives) | £78 | £78 | £78 |
| PADI Rescue Diver | £212 | £212 | £212 |
| Emergency First Response (1 day) | £71 | £71 | £71 |
| * This is a Buy One Get One FREE offer giving greater savings (based on standard prices). ** This is a Buy One Get One FREE 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 boat 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 £66. A check dive will be carried out in resort for all divers and a charge of €10 will apply.
- All 'Learn to Dive Courses' listed include equipment rental. Fastrack + Advanced includes equipment only for Fastrack course.
- 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).
- Extras payable locally in resort:-
- Night dive: €25 (subject to availability)
- Third daily dive (summer only): €15
- Nitrox per fill: €6
- Equipment hire pppd (excludes computer & torch): €30
- Giftun Islands government fee per visit: LE20
- Environmental government fee pppd: LE15
- Lunch on boat (including drinks): LE55
- Sales tax in resort: 10%
- Special trips (prices shown are available with pre-booked diving.)
- Salem Express (wreck): €60
- Abu Nuhas (wreck): €60
Technical Courses (TDI)
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.
| Basic Nitrox Diver | £78 |
| Advanced Nitrox | £198 |
| Decompression Procedures | £198 |
| Combined course - Advanced Nitrox & Decompression procedures | £282 |
| Extended Range Diver | £306 |
| Entry Level Trimix | £518 |
| Advanced Trimix Diver | £659 |
| Semi-closed rebreather course (includes equipment) | £301 |
Please note:
- Not included: Dive / Tech equipment, additional gases, diving extra's (i.e. Special trip supplements, marine park fees, lunch etc.)
- Not included for courses: €25 for manual & €35 certification fee payable in resort on completion of each course.
EMPEROR DIVERS
Emperor Divers are a British-managed dive company who have been operating in the Red Sea since 1992.
Emperor Divers are based at the Hilton Hurghada Plaza Hotel from September 2010. They were previously based at the New Touristic Harbour. The centre offers a full range of dive courses, day boat diving, and snorkelling. There is a dive shop on site, a heated pool for training and fabulous views from the terrace and pool. Equipment is available for hire.
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.
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 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 | £40 | £32 | £32 |
| 2 days | £76 | £65 | £65 |
| 3 days | £100 | £85 | £85 |
| 4 days | £133 | £100* | £113 |
| 5 days | £153 | £115* | £129 |
| 6 days | £184 | £138* | £155 |
| 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 boat 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).
- Extras payable locally in resort:-
- Night dive: €35 (subject to availability)
- Third daily dive: €20
- Nitrox per fill: €5 or unlimited Nitrox (recreational use only) available for €25 a week
- Equipment hire pppd (excludes computer & torch): €25
- Giftun Islands government fee per visit: €2.5
- Environmental government fee pppd: €2
- Lunch on boat (incl. drinks): 40LE
- Sales tax in resort: 10%
- Special trips (prices shown are available with pre-booked diving.)
- Salem Express (wreck): €65
- Abu Nuhas (wreck): €40
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.
| Nitrox Speciality (Crew pack paid locally) | £70 - £87 |
| TDI Advanced Nitrox | £321 |
| TDI Decompression Proc | £321 |
| TDI Combined TDI Advanced Nitrox and Decompression procedures | £548 |
| TDI Extended Range | £492 |
| TDI Bsic Trimix | £727 |
| TDI Advanced Trimix | £856 |
| TDI CCR Course | £727 |
| 1 day technical diving | £77 |
Please note:
- 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.)
- Not included for courses: €30 for manual & €35 certification fee payable in resort on completion of each course.
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.
Regaldive work with two well established dive centres in Hurghada:
Divers' Lodge is located at the Continental Resort. Established in 1993, Divers' Lodge are a 5* PADI IDC and TDI facility, offering a range of diving and courses.
Emperor Divers are based at the Hilton Hurghada Plaza Hotel from September 2010. They were previously based at the New Touristic Harbour. The centre offers a full range of dive courses, day boat diving, technical diving with Tekstreme, and snorkelling.
DIVERS' LODGE
Divers' Lodge is a PADI 5 star IDC facility, BSAC Premier Centre and the longest established TDI facility in the Middle East. Divers' Lodge offers a complete programme of recreational and technical diving, including courses, daily diving, special trips, snorkelling and dive safaris.
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.
FREE Diving Offer 2010 & 2011
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.
Group Offer
Book 10 dive packs and get one FREE. Go to the Regaldive Groups page>
| Standard Prices | Offer Dates 19 Nov -17 Dec '10 7 Jan - 1 Apr '11 6 May - 8 Jul '11 |
||
| 2 Divers (price per person) |
Single Diver | ||
| Dive Pack Prices | |||
| 1 day | £32 | £32 | £32 |
| 2 days | £64 | £64 | £64 |
| 3 days | £96 | £96 | £96 |
| 4 days | £128 | £128 | £128 |
| 5 days | £160 | £80* | £160 |
| 6 days | £192 | £96* | £192 |
| 5 days snorkelling (includes mask & fins) | £71 | £71 | £71 |
| Learn to Dive Courses | |||
| Discover Scuba Diving | £66 | £66 | £66 |
| PADI Scuba Diver | £165 | £165 | £165 |
| Referral Course | £165 | £165 | £165 |
| Referral Course (includes equip for course only) + 3 days boat diving | £261 | £261 | £261 |
| PADI Open Water | £212 | £106* | £212 |
| PADI Open Water Fastrack | £257 | £151** | £257 |
| PADI Open Water - Fastrack + 2 days diving | £321 | £183** | £321 |
| PADI Open Water - Fastrack + 3 days diving | £353 | £199** | £353 |
| PADI Open Water - Fastrack + Advanced | £422 | £234** | £422 |
| Advanced Courses | |||
| PADI Advanced Open Water Diver | £165 | £83* | £165 |
| TDI Basic Nitrox Diver (includes 2 dives) | £78 | £78 | £78 |
| PADI Rescue Diver | £212 | £212 | £212 |
| Emergency First Response (1 day) | £71 | £71 | £71 |
| * This is a Buy One Get One FREE offer giving greater savings (based on standard prices). ** This is a Buy One Get One FREE 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 boat 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 £66. A check dive will be carried out in resort for all divers and a charge of €10 will apply.
- All 'Learn to Dive Courses' listed include equipment rental. Fastrack + Advanced includes equipment only for Fastrack course.
- 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).
- Extras payable locally in resort:-
- Night dive: €25 (subject to availability)
- Third daily dive (summer only): €15
- Nitrox per fill: €6
- Equipment hire pppd (excludes computer & torch): €30
- Giftun Islands government fee per visit: LE20
- Environmental government fee pppd: LE15
- Lunch on boat (including drinks): LE55
- Sales tax in resort: 10%
- Special trips (prices shown are available with pre-booked diving.)
- Salem Express (wreck): €60
- Abu Nuhas (wreck): €60
Technical Courses (TDI)
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.
| Basic Nitrox Diver | £78 |
| Advanced Nitrox | £198 |
| Decompression Procedures | £198 |
| Combined course - Advanced Nitrox & Decompression procedures | £282 |
| Extended Range Diver | £306 |
| Entry Level Trimix | £518 |
| Advanced Trimix Diver | £659 |
| Semi-closed rebreather course (includes equipment) | £301 |
Please note:
- Not included: Dive / Tech equipment, additional gases, diving extra's (i.e. Special trip supplements, marine park fees, lunch etc.)
- Not included for courses: €25 for manual & €35 certification fee payable in resort on completion of each course.
EMPEROR DIVERS
Emperor Divers are a British-managed dive company who have been operating in the Red Sea since 1992.
Emperor Divers are based at the Hilton Hurghada Plaza Hotel from September 2010. They were previously based at the New Touristic Harbour. The centre offers a full range of dive courses, day boat diving, and snorkelling. There is a dive shop on site, a heated pool for training and fabulous views from the terrace and pool. Equipment is available for hire.
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.
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 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 | £40 | £32 | £32 |
| 2 days | £76 | £65 | £65 |
| 3 days | £100 | £85 | £85 |
| 4 days | £133 | £100* | £113 |
| 5 days | £153 | £115* | £129 |
| 6 days | £184 | £138* | £155 |
| 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 boat 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).
- Extras payable locally in resort:-
- Night dive: €35 (subject to availability)
- Third daily dive: €20
- Nitrox per fill: €5 or unlimited Nitrox (recreational use only) available for €25 a week
- Equipment hire pppd (excludes computer & torch): €25
- Giftun Islands government fee per visit: €2.5
- Environmental government fee pppd: €2
- Lunch on boat (incl. drinks): 40LE
- Sales tax in resort: 10%
- Special trips (prices shown are available with pre-booked diving.)
- Salem Express (wreck): €65
- Abu Nuhas (wreck): €40
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.
| Nitrox Speciality (Crew pack paid locally) | £70 - £87 |
| TDI Advanced Nitrox | £321 |
| TDI Decompression Proc | £321 |
| TDI Combined TDI Advanced Nitrox and Decompression procedures | £548 |
| TDI Extended Range | £492 |
| TDI Bsic Trimix | £727 |
| TDI Advanced Trimix | £856 |
| TDI CCR Course | £727 |
| 1 day technical diving | £77 |
Please note:
- 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.)
- Not included for courses: €30 for manual & €35 certification fee payable in resort on completion of each course.
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.
Hurghada was once a traditional fishing village but now is a thriving, busy resort well-known to divers. Downtown Hurghada has some colourful bazaars and great shopping opportunities for leather, gold, carpets and cloth. It is also possible to combine diving with a trip to visit the tombs in the Valley of the Kings and the Temples in Luxor.
- Day/Overnight trip to Luxor
- Overnight trip to Cairo
- Quad bikes
- Jeep safaris
- Water sports
- Camel rides
Tours available include boat trips, sunset cruises and jeep safaris into the desert where you can join the Bedouin for a traditional meal. A popular trip is a 1-day tour to Luxor to see the magnificent Valley of the Kings and Temples of Karnak and Luxor.
Getting Around
The downtown area is a short trip in a microbus taxi but many shops are within walking distance from the main hotels.
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
- Foreign 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 airports direct to Hurghada every Friday. Regional departures are also available, Please call Regaldive for details.
Flight duration: 5 hours
Transfer: Varies according to hotel choice. Minimum transfer time is approx. 10 minutes, maximum transfer time is approx. 20 minutes from the airport.
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 Hurghada 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 coastal resorts.
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.
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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.
