Egypt / Extra Divers Makadi Bay
The Extra Divers Makadi Bay dive centre is centrally located in the bay, right on the beach of the popular Cleopatra Luxury Resort. Hurghada Airport is just around 30 km away.
Our diverse diving programme ranges from relaxed house reef dives and short trips aboard the traditional felucca to half- and full-day excursions with the day boat.
Thanks to its ideal position between Hurghada and Safaga, we visit the finest reefs of both diving regions.
Guests of the Madinat Makadi hotels can easily reach the centre within a few minutes on foot or use our complimentary transfer service.
Diving/Dive spots
The beautiful house reef directly in front of the dive centre offers numerous highlights for both beginners and experienced divers.
A special service at the jetty: equipment is conveniently transported to and from the entry point by golf buggy — made possible by our free cylinder service.
Besides a sheltered shallow water area, the main part of the reef lies at depths of approximately 14 to 18 metres — ideal for varied underwater explorations.
Two turtles are regularly seen on the reef. With a bit of luck, divers may also encounter seahorses, Pegasus fish, ghost pipefish, mangrove rays, eagle rays and many other marine creatures.
Our experienced team accompanies divers on short trips, half-day and full-day tours to the most beautiful dive sites in the region.
A particular highlight is the weekly excursion to the 110-metre-long wreck of the Salem Express, as well as to impressive sites such as Panorama Reef, Abu Kafan, Tobia Arbaa, Ras Abu Soma and Carless Reef.
Dolphin tours to the well-known “Dolphin House Reef” are also very popular. Snorkellers and non-divers are warmly welcome on all excursions.
For families, short trips (approx. 2 hours) and half-day trips (approx. 4 hours) are especially suitable, returning in good time to the hotel.
The programme is rounded off with early morning dives, sunset dives and night dives — offering truly special diving experiences.
Team & Education
The spacious Extra Divers centre is professionally managed by Andrea and Ramadan.
Our experienced and well-trained team provides multilingual dive training following SSI, CMAS and PRO-NRC standards. From Open Water Diver to Assistant Instructor — all common courses and specialties are competently offered.
Try-dives and special children’s courses for ages 8 and up are also a regular part of our programme.
Facilities
The modern, well-equipped centre offers many comforts, such as secure personal equipment lockers, spacious air-conditioned classrooms, and cosy seating areas adjacent to the beach bar.
• 6, 10, 12 and 15 litre aluminium tanks (DIN & INT valves)
• 120 sets of Aqua Lung equipment
• Lockable equipment boxes
• Underwater camera rental
• 6 own dive boats with oxygen and first aid kits
• Boutique and on-site workshop
• Nitrox 32% free for all certified Nitrox divers
Payment on-site
Payment is accepted in Euros, US Dollars or Egyptian Pounds (LE).
A 2% fee applies to credit card payments (VISA, MasterCard, Maestro).
Note on Egyptian Entertainment Tax
Please be aware that a mandatory 10% entertainment tax is levied on all diving services in Egypt. This tax applies to all Red Sea dive centres, including Extra Divers, and must be paid to the Egyptian tax authorities. The 14% Value Added Tax (VAT) remains included in our prices.
Thank you for your understanding.
Highlights & Specials
• Family-friendly
• Diverse diving programme — including wreck diving and special experiences for beginners and professionals alike
• Our Aqua Centre also offers snorkelling and dolphin tours, glass-bottom boat excursions, plus a full range of watersports and fun
• Sidemount diving is part of our offering
• Awarded the “Award of Excellence” in Egypt by the Ministry of Tourism
Environement
A local permit fee of approximately € 3 per day/person is charged on site.
