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Opened in 2001, Aquarius Marsa Alam can teach a variety of PADI courses. We also have our own housereef directly in front of the dive centre. At Aquarius Marsa Alam you still have great facilities even if you are in the middle of the desert, For diver training we offer a well laid out classroom with its own TV, DVD, work desks and a big whiteboard for you and your instructor to thrash out the examples from your chosen PADI course.
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Membership
 Affiliation
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Languages
Arabic, English, French, German
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Transfer
From recommended hotels: Free
From airport: Surcharge
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Nitrox
Surcharge
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Diving types
Boat Diving, Shore Diving
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| Location | Aquarius Marsa Alam is located directly on the beach at Tonduba Bay just in front of our own Awlad Baraka Ecolodge. Situated 14km south of Marsa Alam this is, by far, the most laid back centre of the Aquarius group, if not the Red Sea. A deserted island in the Pacific would look crowded by comparison. Peace and tranquility stroll hand in hand here and If for example you are doing a course and need a place to study you can choose the classroom, a comfy chair in the sun, sit on...Continue reading |
| Instructors & Dive masters |
Experienced team will ensure that they provide all the activities that would best suit your entire family’s needs. Dive centers team has many years of experience and knowledge to suggest activities that will best suit your and your families needs.
Mohamed Mostafa - PADI Instructor; Essam Ahmed - Dive Master; Ramadan - OWSI. |
| Number of Dive Guides | 3 |
| Non-diving activities | The ultimate snorkel trip is without a doubt Samadaï reef, locally known as Dolphin House which is only a short boat ride from the marina. There you can experience a unique adventure swimming with a big family of Spinner dolphins. The reef has been declared a National Park to protect it against over exploitation.
Snorkelers may also join one of the diving boats, be it the speedboat or the daily boats. However, they will have to follow the divers’ time table. You can rent...Continue reading |
| Infrastructure | Classrooms, Shower, WC, Equipment room |
| Equipment Description | All equipment is new and of high standard meeting all the safety requirements you would expect in the UK. There is also the Dive shop where you can purchase dive accessories, Aquarius branded cottonwear or a brand new Suunto dive computer 20% lower than prices back home. We have Nitrox, 15 L tanks and adapters of all descriptions. |
| Number of boats | 3 |
| Check-in time | 08:30 am |
| Seasonality | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
| REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS | Certification Card, Medical Statement, insurance |
| Accepted Payment Methods |
Card Methods: Mastercard, Visa Non-cards Methods: Cash |
| Read before you go |
When diving with Aquarius a Check Dive* is mandatory. If you have not dived for more than 1 year a Scuba Review is required.
For all PADI courses each student must have their own PADI manual. Prices can be paid in Euros, Sterling, Dollars or Egyptian Pounds. The exchange rates are linked to the bank rates. An environmental fee of €2 per day per person. |
| Transfers |
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| Nitrox | Surcharge |
| Transfer from recommended hotels | Free |
| Nitrox | No |
| Transfer from recommended hotels | Not required |
| Nitrox | Free |
| Transfer from recommended hotels | Free |
| Nitrox | Surcharge |
| Transfer from recommended hotels | Not required |
