El Gouna

El Gouna is situated just a short drive north from Hurghada and offers easy access to the best of the Northern Red Sea and over 40 dive sites. Boat diving is the norm here, with some beautiful, sheltered reefs situated under an hour’s boat ride from resort.

Its proximity to the legendary wreck graveyard of Sha’ab Abu Nuhas makes El Gouna a superb choice for wreck divers.  During fine weather, the excellent wrecks of Abu Nuhas can be easily visited and enjoyed by El Gouna guests. There are also some fantastic wall and drift dives on offer plus the chance to dive with dolphins!

Learning to Dive

El Gouna is a superb place to learn to dive with access to many spectacular coral gardens in sheltered waters. Excellent visibility maximises opportunities to enjoy the prolific marine life. Beautiful reef fish and amazing corals abound at many sites but in El Gouna it is common to share your first Open Water dives with turtles and dolphins for a truly memorable experience.

Qualified Divers

El Gouna shares many sites with its neighbour Hurghada. Many sites boast resident bottlenose dolphins including the labyrinth of ergs that make up Gota Abu Galawa and the beautiful horseshoe-shaped reef of Sha’ab El Erg. These are spectacular corals gardens sitting in sheltered waters with plentiful reef species and everything from the smallest, colourful nudibranch to octopus.

Wreck divers are spoilt by El Gouna and its proximity to the Straits of Gubal and the spectacular Sha’ab Abu Nuhas. This incredible reef patch lies next to a major shipping lane and it is home to four complete wrecks. It is magical to swim into a cloud of glassfish on the Chrisoula K and the Giannis D and see lionfish stalking prey in dark corners of the hold. Day trips are also arranged to the Rosalie Moller.

Wall and drift diving fans will be challenged by a number of dive sites in this area including those situated near the Siyul Islands that boast stingrays, leopard sharks and a myriad of colourful reef fish. Further north, and the northernmost site in this region, is Bluff Point, which is also a favourite with safari boats. The current is especially strong and can be unpredictable but divers are rewarded with a thrilling drift dive. Rich corals abound as well as the chance to see turtles, morays and occasionally whitetip reef sharks, plus the wreck of the British freighter, the Ulysses. 

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DIVE TRIBE

The Dive Tribe is a PADI 5 Star IDC centre with a Technical Diving International facility. Based at the Movenpick Hotel, Dive Tribe offers day boat diving and snorkelling as well as a full range of PADI courses including Nitrox, Rebreathers and speciality courses. Tuition is given by English speaking instructors.

Dive Tribe offer Nitrox fills (32%) FREE of charge.

Dive Packs

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.

The DiveTribe are celebrating their 10th Anniversary by taking some of their prices back to 1999!

Dive Pack Prices

A dive pack consists of 2 dives per day. Guide, tanks and weights included.

SPECIAL OFFER Buy one 6 day dive pack, pay only £110 for the second - save £45!

Applicable for departure dates 8th January - 5th March 2010
(Based on two 6 day dive packs at offer price)

5 days' snorkelling (incl. snorkelling eqpt):  £137

Check Dive / Scuba Review

Check dive if not dived for 12 months:  FREE
Scuba Review if not dived for 2 years:  £34

Dive Courses

Learn to Dive Courses
More information on Learn to Dive Courses >

Additional Costs: Logbook: £10

SPECIAL OFFER PADI Open Water Course was £281 now £180 save £101!

SPECIAL OFFER Buy one PADI Open Water Course, pay only £150 for the second - save £30! *

Applicable for departure dates 8th January - 5th March 2010.  Certification fee not included.
* Promotion based on two PADI Open Water courses at offer price.

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.

Advanced Courses
More information on Advanced Dive Courses > 

Certification card & manual included in course prices. Full equipment is included for Scuba Diver, Open Water and referral courses. For other courses, equipment hire paid locally:  €28 pppd.

NB. Compulsory Scuba Review included for Advanced Open Water, Nitrox and Open Water Referral Couses.

SPECIAL OFFER PADI Advanced Course was £233 now £140 save £93!

SPECIAL OFFER Buy one PADI Advanced Course, pay only £100 for the second - save £40! *

Applicable for departure dates 8th January - 5th March 2010.  Certification fee not included.
* Promotion based on two PADI Advanced courses at offer price.

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.

Speciality Courses
These courses are available in resort and are paid locally. The specialty prices do not include the cost of the daily diving which can be prebooked with Regaldive (2 dives = 1 days diving).

Extras in Resort

• Night dive:  €39
• Third Dive:  Not available
• Nitrox per fill:  FREE
• Equipment hire pppd (excl. computer & torch):  €30
• Lunch on boat (excluding drinks):  40LE  (Soft drinks and mineral water 5LE each)
• Environmental govt. fee pppd:  €2
• Sales tax in resort:  10%
• Local boat charge per day:  €3 per person

Special Day Trips

Prices shown are available with pre-booked diving.

• Rosalie Moller: €35

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Only 22km north of Hurghada, El Gouna is a self-contained deluxe resort built in traditional Arabic style.

The resort rests on clusters of islands surrounded by lagoons and has all the amenities of a modern 5-star resort. The resorts many facilities include a hospital, open-air cinema and a professional 18-hole golf course. The club house offers its own pool, gym, sauna massage and snack bar.

El Gouna also offers a wide range of water sports and other activities:

• Aquarium
• Museum
• Desert safaris
• Bedouin evenings
• Horse riding
• Club House
• Day trip to Luxor

Getting Around

Shuttle buses (5LE per day) and boats operate an efficient taxi services. This makes the secluded beaches, hotels and Downtown shops, restaurants and bazaars easily accessible. Tuk Tuk are also available at a cost of 5LE per journey.

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. British Pounds, US Dollas and Euros are all widely accepted as well as Egyptian Pounds. Cash can be drawn from some ATMs in El Gouna, and travellers cheques can be cashed.  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

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Flight Infomation

From London Gatwick and Manchester direct to Hurghada every Friday. Regional departures are also available. Please call Regaldive for details.

Flight duration: 5 hours

Transfer: maximum 40 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 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

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!  Dive packs offer can be used in conjunction with the January Sale promotion.

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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FREE Diving 2010

Valid for departure dates:
5th January - 22nd February 2010

Book a 3, 4, 5 or 6 day dive pack and your buddy can book the same for FREE! 

Book a PADI Open Water, PADI Open Water Referral, PADI Advanced, BSAC Ocean Diver, BSAC Ocean Diver Referral or a
BSAC Sports Diver course and your buddy can book the same for FREE!

Available at Sharm, Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Nuweiba.  Valid for new bookings from 4th January 2010.

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HALF PRICE Diving 2010

Valid for departure dates:
23rd February - 12th March 2010
2nd June - 12th July 2010

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!

Fastrack* materials £60 extra for concessionary place. 

Available at Sharm, Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Nuweiba.  Valid for new bookings from 12th August 2009.

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

Valid for departure dates:
1st January - 19th March 2010
30th April - 2nd July 2010

Book a 5 or 6 day dive pack or PADI Open Water Course on these dates and your buddy can book the same FREE!

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.

Dive Tribe, El Gouna

10th Anniversary Special Offers 2009/10: Dive Back to 1999 price special!

3 days was £115 now £89 save £26
4 days was £153 now £125 save £28
5 days was £191 now £148 save £43
6 days was £229 now £155 save £74

PADI Open Water Course was £281 now £180 save £101
PADI Advanced Course was £233 now £140 save £93

Buy one 6 day dive pack, pay only £110 for the second - save £45! (Based on two 6 day dive packs at offer price)

Buy one PADI Open Water Course, pay only £150 for the second - save £30! (Based on two PADI Open Water at offer price)

Buy one PADI Advanced Course, pay only £100 for the second - save £40! (Based on two PADI Advanced at offer price)

Special Dive Tribe diving reductions applicable for departure dates 8th January - 5th March 2010.  Certification fees not included.  Valid for new bookings from 12th August 2009.

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 

Valid for departure dates:
6th January - 15th March 2010
2nd June - 9th July 2010

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!

Available at Soma Bay, Abu Dabab & Hamata.  Valid for new bookings from 12th August 2009.

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

Valid for departure dates:
2nd January - 28th February 2010
28th May - 27th June 2010
20th November - 17th December 2010

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 new bookings from 12th August 2009.

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.

Oasis Dive Resort, Marsa Alam - HALF PRICE Diving

Valid for departure dates:
1st January 2010 - 15th March 2010 

Book a dive pack or PADI Open Water Course on these dates and your buddy can book the same HALF PRICE!

New bookings only.  Bookings must be made by 2nd March 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.

Werner Lau, Sharm - Special Offer: 5 Days' Diving

For departures 1st January - 15th March 2010, book a 5 day dive pack for only £115!

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.