Our travel agency had recommended this dive center to us in conjunction with the adjacent Hilton Nubian Resort.
Since we’d just spent a week on a liveaboard, we just wanted to do a little laid-back diving on our own. But we ended up extending our stay a bit ;)
Two days before our first dive, we went to the dive center to take care of the paperwork. We were assigned a locker and a spot with two hooks to hang our diving gear. We could leave everything there the whole time. It’s all open, but nobody steals anything, and it’s also equipped with surveillance cameras. We just didn’t leave our dive computers and GoPro there.
You could sign up for the various activities each day by 5:00 PM the day before. For unguided diving, you could come and go as you pleased.
On the first day, we did the guided welcome dive. We entered from the shore, crossing the seagrass meadow to the south reef. The round trip across the seagrass meadow took 15 minutes each way. On the way, we saw three huge sea turtles grazing (maybe the third one on the way back was the same one from the way there). For us, it was fine for getting to know the bay, but nothing more. It’s certainly nice for divers without much experience.
We did two more unguided dives at the two reefs. Upon request, we were allowed to go further out in the Zodiac and leisurely dive back along the reefs to the beach. We entered the North Reef at a depth of >30m and the South Reef at about 15m. Each dive took about an hour.
We also signed up for a guided trip with the Sea Boats to Abu Dabbab 5, where you could choose between the OWD or AOWD group. These reefs are about 6 km off the bay and can be reached in 15 minutes. Since they’re in the open sea, there’s more to see. Twice as far out is the famous Elphinstone Reef. They also offer trips there. Depending on the season, there’s also a chance to see sharks.
They also take snorkelers to the Dolphin House or—which is what we signed up for—to look for the dugong in the bay. They graze here on the seagrass beds and have to surface every few minutes to breathe. If they are spotted from the speedboat, the dive is specifically directed there. Here, too, the rules apply: keep your distance and do not position yourself above or in front of the animal. On our trip, the dugong was spotted, but only after it had finished eating and swam away. They tried for another hour to find one before moving on to Plan B without having been in the water: diving back to the house reef. It’s just a wild animal that you can only find if it allows you to.
Everyone at the dive center was always very nice and helpful. It’s a very large dive center with many guides and instructors. We also had good conversations with the staff there; they were able to give us good advice and recommendations. Although I didn’t see any training sessions myself, I can imagine they’re quite good. At least if the quality matches what we experienced with them.
I recommend this dive center for beginners who want to learn to dive on vacation or continue their training, and especially for divers who want to combine the comfort of a hotel vacation with individual dives.

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It was very windy all week, which meant high waves (even in the morning). Because of this, we could only visit the same 3-4 dive sites. But we didn't feel like doing that, so we went diving several times, both guided and unguided, at the house reef, which was great. It's a shame, but that's just how it is with nature. We didn't have a chance to visit Elphinstone or other dive sites further out.

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My diving instructor Osama explained everything to me with so much patience and clarity - thanks to him, I was able to discover a fascinating world and experience unforgettable moments. Together with Osama and my dive guide Nady, I was able to explore the beauty of the underwater world and marvel at the impressive wildlife up close.
A big thank you also to Rambo, who was always at my side and supported me so helpfully with all the preparations. The three of you made my dive a unique experience - full of wonder, joy and lasting memories.

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Very good. too bad it was such a long walk, but next time we might book a room in the lodge right next door.

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Service par excellence! However, we were completely unguided on the road, which is why we can not evaluate the guide.
What a crew, the madness. So what of helpful have not yet experienced that is looking for its equal. Dive site is the bay and that is the hammer. You should only explain to all the snorkelers before that you do not have to ride on turtles. Really frightening how some people behave so. This should be controlled and prohibited, but it is certainly not the fault of the diving center. Even with broken equipment, the guys found a solution in no time. We are very sure to come back.

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I had asked Diving World for a diving package for 5 days. Unfortunately, the package booked (despite emphatic inquiry to Diving World) turned out to be 3 days, so I still had to rebook and pay extra on the spot.

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Good dive guides, many beautiful things seen underwater.

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Everything was again well organized

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pretty basic dive center and little to no opportunities for technical divers.

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Professional well-organized diving school.
Are 3 years ago, meanwhile there is new management come, and you notice less spontaneity / fun at staff.
Also, the rules have been tightened considerably.
Our daughters have followed open water course, and are top and patiently guided by Ossama.
Diving by boat or zodiac is well organized and not with too big groups, but the prices are also for that.
In terms of diving much diversity / zodiac - day boat - house reef - side dives with car.

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Very good house-reef, lots of wildlife. Very helpful staff, good dive guides and excellent trainers. Speedboat trips also available twice daily.

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Beautiful place with good excellent guides and other staff members

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Made nice dives but feels a bit like a factory. Little personal touch, no snacks or debriefing after the dives and little explanation. Also had to change equipment a few times because of a leak.

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The diving school is located slightly away from the hotel. Nice walk. Lots to see. Beautiful fish and super beautiful coral.

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Pleasant dive center, beautiful dive sites, good guides only some have a fairly fast pace and are a little less considerate of cameras

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