Marsa Alam

Regaldive work with a number of well established dive centres in Marsa Alam:

Emperor Divers Port Ghalib operate the diving centre at in the Marina Complex in Port Ghalib. Emperor's daily diving boats leave directly from the marina, facilitating the hotels in the main area of Port Ghalib.

Emperor Divers also operate a diving centre from Wadi Sabarah Lodge in Marsa Alam.

Orca Dive Club operate the dive centre at the Concorde Moreen Beach Resort. House reef diving is available, as well as minibus trips and boat trips to a variety of sites including Elphinstone and Dolphin House.

The Oasis Diving Centre is based at the Oasis Dive Resort and co-managed by Werner Lau and Sinai Divers.   

Extra Divers Fayrouz is located at Three Corners Fayrouz Plaza Beach Resort. House reef diving is available, as well as minibus trips and boat trips, starting from the harbour. 

The Blue Ocean Dive Centre is located in Abu Dabbab Bay, and offers diving for guests staying at the Abu Dabbab Diving Lodge. House reef diving is available, as well as boat trips to a number of dive sites, including Elphinstone.  

Emperor Divers Port Ghalib

Emperor Divers are a British owned dive centre that have been operating in the Red Sea for over 25 years.  They are renowned for excellent service and great diving at all their centres. In Port Ghalib, they are based at the brand-new Marina City complex, and they will arrange free transfers from a variety of hotels in the area.

Day boat diving is offered to a variety of dive sites. Day boats are moored in front of the Marina Lodge, with special trips available to Elphinstone and Dolphin House. There are also regular shore diving trips to Abu Dabab, Marsa Egla and the Hamada wreck.  Please enquire for details of dive packages available at Emperor Divers.

Emperor Divers also offers equipment rinse, storage facilities, classrooms and a training pool.

Typically, a 5 day/10 dive package with Emperor Divers Marsa Alam starts from £250 per person excluding equipment rental.

Emperor Divers Wadi Sabarah

The Emperor Divers Dive Centre, in collaboration with Wadi Sabarah Lodge, brings over 20 years of Red Sea expertise to your scuba adventure. Sonia Goggel, a legendary Red Sea guide, has exclusively tailored the diving program for this region, ensuring an exceptional experience.

What sets this dive centre apart is its commitment to environmental education. Each evening, guests are treated to informative presentations on the Red Sea's ecology, biology, and environment. With a maximum group ratio of 6:1, you'll have the time and space to observe and photograph marine life behaviours, fostering a deeper appreciation for the underwater world.

Dive options are diverse, ranging from shore diving trips to explore the bays and reefs along the coast to daily boat excursions on Emperor's vessels from Port Ghalib and Marsa Alam, all within 30 minutes. Speedboat trips to Elphinstone are also available, just a few kilometres from the resort. Notably, the resort boasts a remarkable house reef, offering three distinct dives across 700 meters of pristine fringing reef. 

Typically, a 5 day, 15 dive package starts from £330 per person, with two guided shore dives along the coast, and an afternoon unguided house reef dive. Other packages available.

Orca Dive Club

Orca Dive Clubs are well established in the Red Sea and now operate the dive centre at the Concorde Moreen Beach Resort. The Dive Club takes full advantage of its location in the heart of Abu Dabour Bay on one of the finest stretches of Red Sea house reef.

Depending on level of experience, divers can opt for unguided dives, as well as individual dives or unlimited house reef diving from the jetty. Guided dives are offered at a small additional charge. The house reef offers a sheltered lagoon and a large variety of dives, north and south, amidst stunning corals and marine life, including a resident dugong.

In addition to house reef diving, Orca Dive Club Moreen Beach also offers boat diving special trips to sites including Elphinstone and Dolphin House. The boats leave from the marina in Marsa Alam, a 30 minute transfer away. There are also regular minibus trips to shore diving sites including the Hamada wreck at Abu Ghusun.

Orca Dive Club Moreen Beach is a well-equipped dive centre with classrooms, locker rooms, storage facilities and dive boutique. A range of courses is available and FREE Nitrox fills are offered for qualified divers. Please enquire for details.

Typically, 10 unguided house reef dives with Orca Divers at Concorde Moreen Beach Resort starts from £250 per person excluding equipment rental.

An Environmental Fee is applicable to all trips with Orca Divers. Fees are paid locally and are non-refundable. The fee is made up of national park fees and tax and permissions.

Oasis Diving Centre

Situated in the wonderfully unique Oasis Hotel, 20km north of Marsa Alam, the Oasis dive centre is a joint project between Werner Lau and Sinai divers, both synonymous with excellent service & professionalism.  Oasis offers all levels of instruction, as well as specialty courses and FREE NITROX (32%) fills for qualified divers. Please enquire for details.

The stunning house reef is ideal for beginners, as dives can be made straight from the jetty.  Introductory dives are conducted in a 4-5m deep ‘aquarium’ just off the beach in a nearby bay.

This area has everything experienced divers could wish for, and there are regular jeep and boat trips to legendary sites such as Elphinstone, Dolphin House & Abu Dabab.

Typically, 10 unguided house reef dives with Oasis Diving Centre at Oasis starts from £180 per person excluding equipment rental.   

Extra Divers Fayrouz

Situated at the Three Corners Fayrouz Plaza Beach Resort on the beach beside the beach bar, Extra Divers Fayrouz is professionally managed. House reef diving is available, as well as minibus trips and boat trips which range from 15 to 90 minutes and are suitable for divers of all experience levels.

Extra Divers Fayrouz offer day trips by boat, as well as full day, or half day trips by minibus. Covering dive spots from Ras Ghalib to Marsa Alam they feature an outstanding variety of underwater adventures. 

A range of courses is available and FREE Nitrox fills are offered for qualified divers. 10l, 12l and 15l aluminium tanks are available. Please enquire for details.

An Environmental Fee is applicable to all trips with Extra Divers. Fees are paid locally and are non-refundable. The fee applies to boat trips and house reef dives.

Typically, 10 unguided house reef and jeep dives with Extra Divers at Three Corners Fayrouz starts from £260 per person excluding equipment rental

Blue Ocean Diving Centre

One of Egypt’s most highly respected and professional diving operators, Blue Ocean operate the dive centre in Abu Dabbab Bay. The dive centre provides direct access to the exceptional house reef, with coral reefs on either side of the bay and a seagrass beds known for superb turtle sightings. Occasionally, Dugong are also seen in the bay.

Day boat diving is also offered to a number of local dive sites, with special trips arranged to Elphinstone, just 25 minutes way by speedboat. Overnight trips can also be arranged Sataya Dolphin Reef and the Wadi Lahami reefs.

The well appointed dive centre, located directly on Abu Dabbab Beach, has a spacious area for gearing up, equipment rinse, lockers, equipment rental, classrooms and a small shop.

Nitrox is available for an additional charge.

For those looking to learn to dive, a full range of PADI courses are available from the dive centre. Please enquire for details.

Typically, 10 unguided house reef dives with Blue Ocean Diving at Abu Dabbab Divers Lodge starts from £230 per person excluding equipment rental.

Dive Prices

We recommend booking your diving package in advance to avoid disappointment. You can also take advantage of our great value dive pack offers.  Please discuss your requirements with the Regaldive team, who will prepare a quotation suited to your needs.

Getting Around

Some of the hotels that Regaldive feature are remote and are self-contained units with restaurants, bars and sports facilities available, depending on the hotel.  Other hotels are part of the Port Ghalib marina development offering shops, restaurants and nightlife.

Climate 

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

Time

Egypt is 1 or 2 hours ahead of GMT depending on the season as Egypt does not operate Daylight Saving Time.

Currency

Egyptian pounds or LE.

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.

Flight Information

Flights are available to Hurghada (HRG) from a number of UK airports.

Flight duration: Approx 5 - 5½ hours

Transfer times: These vary according to the hotel choice. Minimum transfer time is approx. 20 minutes, certain more remote destinations require longer transfers. 

Departure tax:  N/A

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Visas

Entry requirements vary from country to country, and it’s important to check the latest visa information well before you travel. Some destinations may allow visa-free entry for a limited period, while others require an eVisa or a visa obtained in advance. To ensure you have the correct documentation for your trip, we recommend checking the official advice from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) or contacting the relevant country’s embassy or consulate. Other nationalities should check with their own consulate/embassy.

Passports

Before you travel, make sure your passport is valid for the full duration of your trip and meets the entry requirements of your destination. Many countries require at least six months’ validity beyond your planned return date, while others may have different rules. For the most reliable and up-to-date information, visit the UK Government’s passport guidance or the official travel advice pages for your destination. Other nationalities should check with their own consulate/embassy.

If you’re planning to travel to or via an EU country (with certain exceptions) your UK passport must meet two key requirements, it must be less than 10 years old on the day you enter the country and it must be valid for at least three months after your planned departure date.

Vaccinations & Health Advice

Health and vaccination requirements differ depending on where you're travelling. Some destinations may require proof of specific vaccinations or recommend certain precautions to protect your wellbeing.

We’re not qualified to provide you with specific advice on vaccinations and strongly recommend that you contact your healthcare professional before you travel to discuss the inoculations you may need to consider.

For trusted guidance on health and vaccination advice, refer to the NHS Travel Vaccination Advice, Masta Travel Health or Travel Health Pro websites.