Egypt / Extra Divers Dahab

IDEAL IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR PEACE AND QUIET; DIVING IN THE BLUE HOLE & CANYON

The popular Extra Divers dive centre is right on the beach of the hotel at the 4-star Swiss Inn Resort Dahab. Compared to other holiday destinations in Egypt, Dahab is still a relatively dreamy seaside location, attracting a good many surfers and divers.

Diving/Dive spots

With its 30 dive sites, the kilometre-long fringing reef across from Dahab is an ideal destination for divers at all levels of proficiency. Dahab is famous for its shore diving at dive sites such as the Blue Hole and the Canyon, which means that the dives are mostly accessed by 4WD. After the dive you can relax with a cold drink in a cosy corner and relive the day’s experiences.

Extra Divers Dahab drive twice a day by 4WD to various dive sites. Snorkelers can of course come along too and get their money’s worth. The dive sites are located in close proximity to the centre and can be reached in no more than 35 minutes. World-famous dive sites such as the Blue Hole and the Canyon are of course on the programme. Early morning dives and night dives are also offered.
Full-day boat tours to the Gabr El Bint reefs are offered once or twice a week. There you’ll find steep, fissured walls and gorgonian forests, often frequented by turtles, Napoleon fish and milkfish. From time to time the boat will be accompanied by a pod of dolphins.

Team & Education

The highly individually-run dive centre is is managed by Silvia Martin and René Clauberg. Multilingual training is provided in compliance with SSI and VDST/CMAS, from beginner to instructor. All SSI specialised courses are offered, including sidemount diving. Children aged 10 and over can also begin their diver training here. The team speaks German, English and French.

Facilities

• 50 sets of Aqua Lung equipment for hire
• 6, 12, 15-litre aluminium tanks (DIN & INT)
• nitrox available for purchase in any mixture required (€3.00 per dive)
• UW camera hire
• 4WD tours
• regular day boat tours
• camel safari
• boutique, workshop
• oxygen & first aid kits