Divemaster in Egypt

[kappa22]

Hello all from London.

I'm taking some time off work later this year to do my Divemaster qualification in Egypt.

Since I've never dived in Egypt before, I'm seeking some advice regarding where I should be heading. From my limited research the options appear to be Sharm El sheikh, Dahab, Marsa Alam, Hurghada. Would anyone recommend one area over another? Does the diving differ much between them? Do they have good diving schools?

Thanks,

Chris

 

[diverLux]

Hi,

I did my Open Water with Pharaoh Dive Club in El Quseir, 120 km down the road from Hurghada, British run and if Mubruk can do it you'll too Looks what is new at Pharaoh

 

[scubadada]

I would try to make sure that the operator you choose is busy enough to give you the experience you need. Many operators on the Red Sea have closed permanently or temporarily, others have lost much of their business. Though I don't believe Emperor Divers teaches Divemaster, I dived with them in Port Ghalib (Marsa Alam) recently and they were still reasonably busy, running 2 of their 3 large day boats every day I was there, including their specialty trips. You want an operator with steady, reliable business like this

@Crowley may be able to help you, though no longer in Egypt, he has many informed posts in this forum

Best of luck and good diving,

Craig

 

[bmorescuba]

I think it's at least worth contacting Red Sea Relax. PADI Professional Dive Master and Instructor Courses in Dahab, near Sharm, Egypt

I didn't train with them, but they ran a really tight shop and the people were great to work with. Dahab was very Russian-dominated, so I'm note sure how healthy their business is in the current climate. But I think if you asked Red Sea Relax, you'd get an honest answer.

 

[Canard]

Why not contact PADI and ask which ops have been certifying DMs recently?

 

[Rusty Roo]

blue o 2 offer a package in partnership with another operator in hurghada.