Sharm El Sheikh Diving and Resort Packages

We recommend that you book a dive day trip package, and then choose a resort to match your budget from our recommendations below.

Sinai Peninsula resort options

Sharm's Red Sea Day Trips

**Special group offer:
Pay for 9 divers, 10th person goes free of charge.

Dive sites:
Dive trips depart daily to - Local sites: Ras Ghamila, Ras Nasrani, Ras Bob, White Knight, Sharks Bay, Far Garden, Middle Garden, Near Garden, Sodfa, Tower, Pinky Wall, Amphoras, Turtle Bay, Paradise, Ras Umm Sid, Temple, Ras Katy; Straits of Tiran: Jackson Reef, Kormoran, Laguna Reef, Woodhouse Reef, Thomas Reef, Gordon Reef; Ras Mohammed: Ras Ghazlani, Anemone City, Ras Za'atar, Jackfish Alley, Eel Garden, Shark Observatory, Shark Reef and Yolanda Reef. More distant sites such as Thistlegorm, Dunraven, Dahab and Nuweiba, plus overnight trips to the Straits of Tiran, Thistlegorm and Ras Mohammed, may be arranged on arrival for an additional supplemental charge.

Prices (per person) normally include:
Sharm El Sheikh hotel to dive boat return transfers, dives, weights and weight-belts, tanks, professionally qualified divemaster, and taxes. National park fees of US$ 7, lunch and soft drinks US$ 9 (payable in local currency), and recompression chamber fees US$ 1 - all per person per day - are not included. There are no hidden extras in the trip prices quoted to you.

Non-divers and snorkellers from US$ 35 per day.

Full sets of rental scuba equipment US$ 35, dive computer US$ 14 per day (plus 10% sales tax, payable on arrival).

3rd dives each day, nitrox, extra large tanks, night dives and private guides can all be arranged on arrival at extra charge. Prices available on request

Day trip specifics:
Our Sharm El Sheikh scuba diving and resort options here run throughout the whole year. From Sharm El Sheikh you can go diving at the local Sinai Peninsula dive sites, as well as Ras Mohammed, the Straits of Tiran, Thistlegorm and Dunraven wrecks, and Dahab.

The dive site schedule is arranged locally on a day to day basis, depending on where the guests wish to dive, availability, weather conditions and guests' experience.

A standard dive day begins at approximately 8:00 am and ends around 4:30-5:00 pm. Courtesy return transfers are provided for all hotels in the Sharm area which are beyond walking distance to the dive centre. You are advised to wait outside your hotel for pick-up at around 7:30-7:45 am and driven to the relevant jetty (5-20 minutes). Boat journey times range from 20 minutes to 1½ hours. Please bring your C card, passport (for boat permissions in Sharm El Sheikh) and logbook (proof of 1 logged dive within the last 6 months).

The daytrip dive boats that we offer in Sharm El Sheikh vary in size, generally ranging between 17-28 metres. Typically these are all hard hull boats that cruise at 10 knots and carry between 18-30 divers, taking into consideration comfort levels and license numbers. They have a saloon, toilets and shower, sunbathing area, shaded area, dive deck with ladders and rinse tanks, and kitchen. There are normally 4 boat crew and 2 divemasters per boat. All the boats carry a 40 litre emergency oxygen tank, MFA kit, evacuation procedures, ship-to-shore radio and mobile phone contact, and life jackets.

The re-compression chamber in Sharm El Sheikh is only 6 km from the dive centre. We recommend divers have their own dive insurance policy - see our insurance programme for a competitive quotation. For non-diving accidents, there is a hospital in in Sharm El Sheikh, 3 km from the dive centre.

Sharm El Sheikh's Sinai Resorts

Sharm El Sheikh is one of the biggest and most developed areas in the Sinai Peninsula. Dubbed as the "City of Peace", one can never be short of things to do in the area as it is a place rich in historical sights and natural beauty, as well as having many tourist activities for non-divers.

There is a range of beach resorts to suit all tastes and budgets. Take advantage of their 'Low Price Guarantee' and book your accommodation with Agoda.com, our affiliated hotel reservation specialists:

High budget:  Sofitel Sharm El Sheikh Hotel

Located just minutes away from the airport and the city centre, this hotel set around a huge pool combines both convenience and luxury to make your diving holiday one of extreme comfort. Set on the shores of the Red Sea, this hotel offers a panoramic view of Naama Bay, and each room is equipped with air-conditioning, hair dryer, in-room safe, television, shower and a mini bar. A great place to return to after a day at sea, spent diving in Sharm El Sheikh.

Medium budget:  Helnan Marina Sharm Hotel

This conveniently located hotel overlooks Naama Bay and the crystal clear waters of the Red Sea. Facilities include pool, spa and watersports. Accomodation ranges from standard rooms to suites and every room is equipped with modern facilities like a satelite TV, telephone, ironing and a living room area.

Low budget:  Gardenia Plaza Hotel

This hotel is located at Sharks Bay ... The hotel is 200 metres away from the beach, which can be a short stroll or shuttle bus ride. Swimming pool, poolside bar and sauna are among their facilities. All rooms feature tasteful and stylish decor with air conditioning, telephone, satelite television and mini bar.

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