RUN BY DIVERS FOR DIVERS TO PROVIDE THE CHEAPEST DIVING IN THE RED SEA Updated: 18.11.08
Dive Sharm works with the Sinai Diving Centers at the 5 Star Baron Resort including the 5 Star Ghazala Hotel in Sharm El Sheikh as well as the 5 Star Hilton Hotel in Dahab to bring you the very lowest rates for all your Diving Needs and Training Courses.
Eg: Divers Standard Box, 15 Dive Box (10 Boat dives + 5 free dives on the house reef). + Free Hotel pick up. Exc Equipment. Only 230 € or £193 for 15 Dives!
Quite simply we have some of the cheapest most affordable budget to luxury package holidays on the internet, all ATOL protected. Click here or Banner below to search for holidays etc.
If you book your package holiday with Dive Sharm ie: both flights and hotel we will give you an extra 5% off our already discounted diving rates ! Email us your booking details and we will send you a discount code which will give you Extra Discount off our diving Packages & Courses except for our
All Dive Packages & Courses include Free Hotel pick up & drop off included in the price! Such as:
OPEN WATER DIVER, 4-5 Day Course, Including: Full Equip & Logbook
ADVANCED OPEN WATER, 2 Day Course, Incl: Full Equipment
A Full range of Diving Packages & Courses from Beginners & Advanced Divers to Tec Divers below:
Also all our diving is done in small groups a maximum 8-10 divers and 1 guide and the reason for doing so is that divers get the maximum enjoyment out of their dives as there is no overcrowding! Almost all of our diving trips are undertaken from dive boats in Sharm El Sheikh and the diving in Dahab is normally undertaken by Jeep or straight from the shore.
If you find a better deal let us know and for group bookings please contact us for a quote.
ABOUT US
Dive Sharm was set up by divers for divers in order to get them the best diving rates and courses at the very lowest prices imaginable, as well as giving them access to the very best diving centers, diving equipment and diving locations in the world.
Including Direct Access to the Cheapest Flights, most Discounted Hotels as well as Insurance, Liveaboards, Discounted Scuba Diving Gear, underwater cameras and Excursions etc.
Dive Sharm only work with the very best dive centers in Egypt. In our opinion they are our partner Sinai Divers. Therefore we can guarantee your dive experience will be second to none. All your diving needs can be catered for from beginners to Open Water Divers and we can get you trained all the way upto PADI Dive Master and PADI Dive Instructor.
There are two seperate rates for diving in Sharm El Sheikh and Dahab, and both Sharm and Dahab prices have been heavily subsidised only for Dive Sharm customers. These rates will not be seen any where else. The prices even include Free hotel pick up for all guided dives!
PS: Payment for diving packages and courses are normally all in Euro's due to Diving Centers in Egypt only taking payment in Euro's.
We have sourced the cheapest and in the UK therefore you will pay the very low prices for your scuba equipment and underwater cameras through Dive Sharm!
Diving with Dive Sharm is done in small groups (maximum 8-10 divers and 1 guide) and the reason for doing so is that divers get the maximum enjoyment out of their dives as there is no overcrowding! Most of our diving trips are undertaken from dive boats in Sharm El Sheikh and the diving in Dahab is normally undertaken by Jeep to unspoilt dive sites so that they can dive pristine sites untouched or damaged by the masses!
From 1 February 2005 all our clients have to fill in a medical form of RSTC. In case of any doubts clients have to consult a physician to receive an exemption. Therefore and in order to avoid delays we recommend that you read and fill out the form before arrival. All safari clients must bring the form and if needed the doctors certificate with them.
If yoy buytravel insurance for scuba divers you will be covered for both of your flights and Hotel free of charge as well as ALL other Travel Providers.
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NOVEMBER 2008 OFFERS UPTO 15% OFF LOCAL DIVING RATES IN EGYPT
If you book your flights and hotel with Dive Sharm we will even give you an extra 5% off all our already heavily discounted diving rates which will equal more that 15% off all local diving rates! Once you have booked your holiday Email us your booking details and we will forward you a discount code which at the checkout will give your an extra 5% discount off both packages and courses.
Or click on Logo and book direct, Dive Sharm in association with Sinai Divers offers you 2.5% off the already heavily discounted rates advertised on both our websites. Mention the discount code: "sinaidivers1108"
Book online now with cart and pay through our secure payment server or through Paypal or Google checkout & save upto 15% off local rates in Egypt
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Dive Sharm sponsor and adopt sea creatures such as Hawksbill Turtles and Wild Dolphin. Also a small percentage of your booking fee goes towards our campaign to save these creatures!
PS: If the discount code above is not used we will assume you would like this saving to be donated towards adopting a Dolphin or Hawksbill Turtle.
WEATHER FORECAST & MOVIES
1: Fun Movie 5mins, 2: Tiran and SS Thistlegorm 20mins, 3: Ras Mohamed Park 20mins
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SHARM EL SHEIKH, NAAMA BAY, LOCAL DIVE SITES
Diving in Sharm El Sheikh is one of the best places in the world. Trips can be organised easily by us. Also snorkeling is very popular here and you can snorkel some of the best reefs in the world and see the tropical fish in abundance.
This area benefits from theshelter of the land and conditions are usually calm to moderate, unlike the western coast of Sinai which can get rough, as the winds blow down the length of the Gulf of Suez. The diving in Sharm El Sheikh area runs North up the East coast to the Tiran Reefs in the Gulf of Aqaba and there are some fantastic local dive sites that we can take you to. Where ever you decide to dive around the Sinai you are in for some excitement, fantastic coral and great diving.
Ras Nasrani (9km north of Naama Bay)
This site can be accessed by four wheel drive vehicle as well as boats. The reef drops from the shallow bays to a wall down to 60m+ with many caves and overhangs. The best diving is among the big coral heads (or ergs) in the shallow areas. A good spot for Spanish dancers and coneshells in the sandy gullies.
White Knight
The reef wall drops away to a sandy plateau at about 13m, at the center is a gully with swim throughs at 10m and 35m. There is an eel garden to the north. This sheltered site is home for trigger fish, groupers and the occasional manta.
The Gardens (just north of Naama Bay)
Really three 'gardens' near, middle and far. The most seaward of the gardens (far), is a colourful fringing reef with a slope to 25m and dotted with small 'ergs' At the top of the drop off there is a few pinnacles frequently visited by pelagics. Glass fish caves are in the reef wall at 12m. 'Near' garden is just a few minutes from Naama Bay and is a great spot for a night dive with a sandy ledge sloping away to 25m. Look out for flashlight fish at night and napoleons, blue spotted stingrays and the odd grey reef shark in daylight hours.
WRECKS OF TIRAN
The Straits ofTiran are well known amongst divers as the location of some of the best reef and wall diving in the Red Sea. However as we shall see there are some interesting graves of ships in these narrow waters.
The Ports of Aqaba and Eilat at the head of the Gulf of Eilat are accessible by sea only through the Straits of Tiran, a narrow passage of water bordered to the west by the Sinai and to the east by Tiran Island and it's reefs. The channel is made more hazardous to shipping by Gordon, Jackson, Thomas, and Woodhouse, 4 of the worlds best coral reefs. They lie slap bang in the middle, so it's not surprising that many ships have come to grief here. Two of them have become local landmarks; The LARA, a Cyprian vessel ended up high and dry on top of JACKSON, and the LOULLIA on GORDON. The MARIA SHRODER too is an above water monument to these seemingly difficult waters. There have been several other vessels which shared the fate of the Lara and the Loullia, and a few which only just survived. Below are just a few of the casualties of the Strait of Tiran.
RAS MOHAMED NATIONAL PARK
Diving Magazines rate Ras Mohamed National park as one of the top ten diving places worldwide. Due to the big movements of the water here, a large amount of plankton and nutritious elements are being transported. Hence, the development of the corals is amazing. As this area provides a lot of nutrition, you will also find big schools of fish when you dive one of the 10 dive spots in Ras Mohamed.
Most of the diving is in the Ras Mohammed national park so do not touch the coral or feed the fish otherwise you may find yourselves with a ticket from the rangers. Where ever you dive around the Sinai you are in for some excitement, fantastic coral and great diving.
Ras Ghazlani
At the Northern Tip of Marsa Bareika, Ras Ghazalani rates as one of the most beautiful dive sites in the Ras Mohamed area. Having been closed to divers for many years, this site has an extraordinary array of beautiful table corals, glass fish covered pinnacles and an overall stunning landscape. Keep your eyes open for the huge Blackspotted Pufferfish, Malabar Groupers and the occasional Eagle Ray. A very gentle drift dive, this site makes a perfect end to your dive in sharm el sheikh.
Ras Za'atar
Most northern dive of Ras Mohammed National Park in Sharm is the southern entrance to the bay of Marsa Bareika. This is where the steep wall of Ras Mohammed, with caves and overhangs, meets the gentle slope of the bay of Marsa Bareika, and is scattered with colorful coral heads. Head north along the wall amongst big overhangs and dark gullies, the wall is swathed in sea fans, gorgonians and the odd sprig of black coral. Just before the corner look out for the chimney at 15m, home to malabar grouper. Look closer and find the cleaning stations with the wrasse and shrimp in attendance. Don't forget to check out the blue for schools of barracuda and jacks or the odd eagle ray cruising by.
Jackfish Alley
The white patch on the cliff is a good marker for this site, usually done as a drift dive there are some interesting caves at 5m usually full of glass fish. As you move south you find two ergs again covered with glass fish, this is a great spot for photographers. Further south is a coral garden and the sandy gulley, which gives this site its name. Stingrays can be found resting in the sand as well as white tip sharks. In late summer beware of Titan trigger fish guarding their nests.
Ras Mohammed
Really several dive sites, Ras Mohammed has earned itself a reputation as one of the top diving areas in the world, here at the tip of the Sinai where the vast bodies of water, the Gulf of Suez and the Gulf of Aqaba meet has created an ecosystem like no other and wall diving in Sharm is at its very best.
Paradise
Northern side of Ras Umm Sidd wall, fully decorated ergs rise from a gentle slope, home to schools of glass fish against a colourful background of soft corals.
The south side of the headland offers a superb gorgonian forest on the drop off. The plateau is bursting with life and swarms of reef fish. The possibility of spotting whale shark or manta exists at the corner.
Temple
At the center of the Ras Umm Sid bay a huge coral pillar extends skywards, the reef wall drops to 15m. There are lots of pinnacles which are well worth exploring, this is a good spot to see octopus. The rest of the site is featureless and it is easy to get lost so don't forget your compass. Look out for Spanish Dancers, free swimming Moray Eels and other incredible life on a night dive.
Shark Observatory
This dive site in Sharm is not aptly named as it is not noted for its shark sightings, however, it is a fantastic dive. Beneath the towering cliffs that continue below the surface to disappear into the deep abyss the wall is covered with soft coral and honeycombed with numerous gullies and canyons that are home to hoards of glass fish and hatchet fish herded by red mouth grouper. An overhang, fringed with sea fans at 10m, is a great place to watch the Trevallies, Jacks and Turtles passing in the blue. At the southern end Anemone city is worth a visit. Shark & Yolanda Reefs
This is Sharm diving at its best, Situated right at the tip of the Sinai this site is world renowned, the two small ergs are joined by a vertical wall dropping into the abyss. Start your dive at Shark reef and use the prevailing current to explore the wall abounding in multihued soft corals. At 30m large schools of barracuda and snappers gather in often-strong currents just off the wall. Swim through the schools to the outside as silky sharks usually gather there, but be careful not to lose your orientation to the wall. As you proceed toward Yolanda you will reach a plateau at 15-25m scattered with small ergs and coral outcrops where stone fish and scorpion fish wait for a meal. Continuing round the reef you will come upon the scattered remains of the wreck of the 'Yolanda' complete with its cargo of toilets and baths. The whole of this area is big fish territory so keep an eye on the blue for the action with tuna, bluefish, and the occasional hammerhead. Ensure your dive guide gives you a thorough briefing as the currents here can be strong and complicated. Dive Sharm can even arrange liveaboard diving for you as well, we have the cheapest liveaboards in the Red Sea, having said that our cheap liveaboard diving holidays are second to none.
THE SS THISTLEGORM
The Mighty Thistlegorm is a legend amongst Divers and her place will be forever enshrined in Diving’s own 'Great Hall of Fame. The SS Thistlegorm is amongst the very best wreck dives in the Red Sea or for that matter in the world and, she really does stand mast and funnel above the rest. After a dozen or so carefully planned Dives - which allowed us to explore many different aspects of this spectacular shipwreck, it is easy to see why she was catapulted from obscurity to become the World’s Foremost Diving Attraction - virtually overnight. The wreck diving in Sharm El Sheikh should not be missed.
DAHAB CANYON AND BLUE HOLE
Dahab lies alongside the deepest section of the African rift, the giant crack in the earth’s crust that formed the Red Sea. The jagged mountains above, continue at much the same angle underwater, forming a dramatic seascape of valleys, canyons and caves. Most of Dahab’s dive-spots are geologically unique. Two dive-sites, the Canyon and the Blue Hole, are worldwide known amongst divers. Sport divers are allowed to explore the two sites to a maximum depth of 30m.
To dive the deeper section of these fascinating formations one has to be a TEC-diver, using special gas-mixtures. Several dive-operators in Dahab offer TEC-courses and diving.
Diving in Dahab is shore-diving. With a few exceptions you simply drive along the shore by jeep or pick-up truck, gear up at the beach and start your dive. When entering the water one has to be careful, especially with high waves and during low tide.
The most northern dive-site is “The Bell” and in the south “The Caves”. Ras Abu Galum and Gabr El Bint can only be reached by camel. Some dive-operators offer one- and two-day camel-divesafari. Our new dive boat, the Ghazala VI is available to reach the dive sites further south.
Only occasionally you will come across Softcorals. Fishlife is represented by the typical Red Sea Reefdwellers, Trigger- and Surgeonfish, all kind of Groupers, Emperor- and Parrotfish. With some luck you can observe Pelagius, such as Jackfish, Barracudas or even a Reef shark.
Dahab is considered as one of the top destinations for divers and windsurfers alike. Many divers like to surf and on days without wind diving is the ideal alternative for surfers.
Dahab Canyon
The Dahab Canyon is a dive not to be missed. Even if you are staying in Sharm El Sheikh we can arrange a few dives for you in Dahab, or vice versa. Diving in Dahab is some of the best in the world and we can provide you with cheap diving courses in both Dahab and Sharm el Sheikh.
The name Dahab means ‘gold’ in English and the inhabitants chose it because of the shimmering gold-coloured sandy coast. The region of Dahab stretches across a wide plateau of rock and sand at the end of Wadi Nasab and emerged from a small oasis where Bedouins once settled. Diving camps were set up in the areas around this inconspicuous little town, and then in the past few years developed into a diving and holiday paradise. Next time you go diving in Sharm El Sheikh or diving in Dahab, think Dive Sharm for all your diving needs and dont forget we can get you the cheapest flights to Sharm El Sheikh, the cheapest hotels in Sharm El Sheikh, ie 5 Star for the price of 3 Star hotels as well as offer you the best and cheapest package holidays to Sharm El Sheikh.
We wish you happy diving from all the Dive Sharm team!
Dive Sharm was set up by divers for divers in order to get them the best diving rates and courses at the very lowest prices imaginable, as well as giving them access to the very best diving centers, diving equipment and diving locations in the world.
There are two seperate rates for diving in Sharm El Sheikh and Dahab, and both Sharm and Dahab prices have been heavily subsidised only for Dive Sharm customers. These rates will not be seen any where else. The prices even include Free hotel pick up for all guided dives!
Diving with Dive Sharm is done in small groups (maximum 8-10 divers and 1 guide) and the reason for doing so is that divers get the maximum enjoyment out of their dives as there is no overcrowding! Most of our diving trips are undertaken from dive boats in Sharm El Sheikh and the diving in Dahab is normally undertaken by Jeep to unspoilt dive sites so that they can dive pristine sites untouched or damaged by the masses!
The Mighty Thistlegorm is a legend amongst Divers and her place will be forever enshrined in Diving’s own 'Great Hall of Fame. The SS Thistlegorm is amongst the very best wreck dives in the Red Sea or for that matter in the world and, she really does stand mast and funnel above the rest. After a dozen or so carefully planned Dives - which allowed us to explore many different aspects of this spectacular shipwreck, it is easy to see why she was catapulted from obscurity to become the World’s Foremost Diving Attraction - virtually overnight. The wreck diving in Sharm El Sheikh should not be missed.
Dahab lies alongside the deepest section of the African rift, the giant crack in the earth’s crust that formed the Red Sea. The jagged mountains above, continue at much the same angle underwater, forming a dramatic seascape of valleys, canyons and caves. Most of Dahab’s dive-spots are geologically unique. Two dive-sites, the Canyon and the Blue Hole, are worldwide known amongst divers. Sport divers are allowed to explore the two sites to a maximum depth of 30m. 
