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The dive centre in Soma Bay is reputed to have some of the most extensive diving facilities on the Red Sea. This spacious facility has been designed with the diver and snorkeller in mind. The centre's dedicated facilities are impressive, with two spacious dry rooms, changing facilities and showers, personal lockers, two air-conditioned classrooms for training, a boutique, and a bar with a comfortable terrace, to mention only a few. All are designed to be of the same high quality and standard as the surrounding prestigious resorts. Soma Bay really is the No. 1 choice for any Red Sea holiday.
To add to this impressive list of amenities, the centre has its own 420m long private jetty, making access to the world-class house reef comfortable and easy. It extends directly from the dive club to the reef, with electric cars available to carry equipment and divers for effortless access to the reef entry point. A large turquoise-blue lagoon lies at the front of the reef and provides sheltered waters ideal for training. This "House Reef" boasts spectacular marine life from the smallest to the largest creatures, with sightings of large pelagics like barracuda, turtles and eagle rays being commonplace.
A fleet of dedicated hard dive boats will take you to a wide range of dive sites within 30 - 90 minutes. The highly experienced and friendly crew guarantees to take you safely and comfortably to only the best dive sites. All boats are equipped with the necessary safety equipment in accordance with international standards. You will find oxygen, first aid, VHF marine radios, lifejackets, and state-of-the-art communication and navigational aids on board.
INSTRUCTION PROGRAMME - The Team at the centre consists of a permanent team of SSI and PADI instructors. All of them are highly qualified and have years of diving experience, not only in the Red Sea. It is these instructors who will guide you through all of your training requirements. A flexible and friendly learning environment using state-of-the-art training aids will allow you to get the most out of your chosen aspect of diving, whether that be just getting started, moving into continuing education, or something a bit more technically orientated. The team is happy to help and advise you every step of the way.
SSI is the preferred certification at this centre - you can pay a supplement for a PADI certification if you prefer
Due to the ideal conditions that are found on our "House Reef", the centre Team conducts beginner training directly in the sea. In the shallows, you will have plenty of time to practice your skills and enjoy the incredible spectrum of colours surrounding you. Learning to dive in this fish-filled crystal clear environment is simply an amazing experience. After these 4-5 days of training, you will be all the better prepared to enjoy the many wonderous dive sites off Soma Bay and Safaga area.
Kindly note the below regarding the Egypt amusement tax to be paid on site:
The Egyptian parliament has passed a so-called amusement tax. From 16 July 2023, this tax must be paid to the Egyptian tax office. Unfortunately, this amusement tax also applies to all Sport/Dive centres on the Red Sea. Centres are now obliged to report the income daily to the tax office and to pay this tax to the state.
