Dive Sportif - Safaga Diving Holidays

A small, peaceful and informal resort on the northern edge of a perfect crescent sandy bay, sweeping some five miles across crystal waters. Along the length of this stunning beach are various hotels, with the Hotel Shams and Imperial Shams at the best locations. Safaga is a small town dominated by the nearby busy trading port. The nearest major town is Hurghada, approximately half and hour by road away. Diving is centred around Safaga Island. The reef diving off Safaga is of the highest quality primarily due to excellent conservation work and the fact that the reefs are a good distance from the shore. There is also the wreck of Salem Express and the infamous Brother Islands to be explored.

DIVE CENTRES

- Shams Dive Centre

Shams Dive Centre

Based right on the beach at the Hotel Shams. The diving centre has a reception, dryroom, two fresh water pools, classroom, equipment room, workshop and compressor and tanks room. Fully qualified PADI instructors teach the full range of courses from Open Water through to Divemaster. Nitrox and Deep Diver also available. For relaxation there is a large terrace and bar.

The Courses:

PADI Open Water: £218

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Advanced PADI OW: £157

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Courses include use of equipment and necessary boat trips. Certification fee and course materials pay locally approx US$80.

Dive Packages:

3 days diving: £137

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5 days diving: £157

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Includes 2 boat dives per day tank/weights.

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Note: Government diving tax approx US$4 per day pay locally.

Hotel Shams Safaga

Location: Approx 7km north of Safaga in extensive landscaped grounds on an endless sandy beach, approx 40 minutes drive from Hurghada airport.

Accomodation: 351 tastefully furnished rooms and bungalows with air-conditioning, satellite TV, phone, mini fridge, ensuite bath & wc and balcony or terrace. Family rooms available.

Facilities: 2 restaurants, several bars, BBQ terrace, beach snack bar. Swimming pool with children’s pool, fitness room with sauna/massage, Dive Centre, Club Mistral windsurfing & kitesurfing centre, tennis, volleyball, table tennis, mini golf, billiards and squash. The hotel is All Inclusive and includes meals buffet style: breakfast, lunch and dinner; drinks served by the glass from 11am to 11pm: soft drinks, mineral water, local beer, wine and spirits.

Diving: Shams Dive Centre located on site.

Prices (7 nights) from:
Low: £559
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High: £849

Prices (7 nights) from:

Low: £559

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High: £849

Imperial Shams Abu Soma

Location: On the beach, approx 40 minutes from Hurghada International airport and 7km north of Safaga. Nestled in the foot of Soma bay the hotel is next to it’s sister hotel Shams Safaga.

Accomodation: 322 comfortable air conditioned rooms with sea or pool views, all well equipped with ensuite bath/WC, satellite TV, safe, mini-fridge and balcony or terrace. Some superior rooms are duplex or mezzanine style – ideal for families.

Facilities: 3 restaurants, coffee shop, internet café, pool and beach bars. 3 fresh water pools (one heated), sun terraces, full health centre with massage, jacuzzi, sauna and fitness room. Tennis, volleyball, fishing equipment & horse riding available. Nearby windsurfing and kitesurfing centres. The hotel is All Inclusive and includes meals buffet style: breakfast, lunch and dinner; drinks served by the glass from 11am to 11pm: soft drinks, mineral water, local beer, wine and spirits.

Diving: Shams Dive Centre located on the beach in front of Hotel Shams Safaga next door.

Prices (7 nights) from:
Low: £595
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High: £915

Prices (7 nights) from:

Low: £595

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High: £915

DESTINATIONS / RED SEA AND EGYPT / SAFAGA