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I'll be out near Doha, Qatar next summer as was wondering what kind of diving is in the area? If there are any boat charters and which ones are recomended? Any other info about boat diving or shore diving? What are the risks (if any) a group of americans going into town looking to dive. We will be traveling from Al Udeid so info on how to get around would be helpful also. Ok, I think I covered everything.....until I hit the post button.
In Al Udaid there is a small reef we usually dive (~50 km from Doha)
also to the north of Udaid there is a man-made wreck (buses, cars, small boats...) that is good for training/fun dive.
marine life is not so rich but sometimes we get lucky to encounter wandering remoras, turtles, barracudas.
more info here
"My name is Doe, John Doe..."
Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away -
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
"My name is Doe, John Doe..."
Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away -
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Diving in Qatar is not good, there is a man made reef at Mesaieed, old cars and boats sunk in about 16m, tied togther with rope so you can find your way from one to another, which tells you something about the visibility, if you can see 6m, that's good! Kit out here is very expensive and you dont always get much choice, and the rental gear is poor, as are the fill levels if you dont check them. As for safe for Americans, you know the rules, keep you mouth shut, and if challenged, pretend to be Canadian! (Seriously, absolutley no problems here, and like anywhere, discretion and respect for the locals pays divdends, they are all very polite and well mannered)
Apart from Mesaieed there is a very small amount of boat diving, about 3 sites, but finding a decent skipper is tricky. You could join the BSAC club in Doha, 2000 QAR P/A, but they seem to prefer training to diving! Rob
"My name is Doe, John Doe..."
Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away -
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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