Dahab and Marsa Alam, Egypt -Scuba operator recommendations

[Jifi]

Hi All,
Got VACCINATED! Planning a last minute trip to Marsa Alam and Dahab (March 23). In Dahab, I want my 17 year old to get her Open Water. I am looking for recommendations on quality Scuba operators. Hotel recommendations are also welcome.
Thanks in advance! So excited to finally travel and dive!!!!!
J

 

[Mmx06]

For Dahab, there are plenty of good choices.
In 2020 i wanted (twice!!) to travel to Dahab (which in both cases did not happen). I planned to go to the Extra-Divers base within the Swiss Inn Resort. The Resort and Dive-Center are currently open (some dive centers and hotels are still closed).

As for Marsa Alam, if you are looking for a high-quality Hotel/Resort i can recommend the Steigenbergers which is in the vicinity of Coraya-Divers. We stayed there in August 2019 and used the Coroya-Divers base. Not sure if they are currently open.

 

[JustSurfaceInterval]

Slighly off topic perhaps, but just because you mentioned it first: being vaccinated does have any impact of the entry into Egypt requirements. You will still need a negative PCR Test.
Coraya Divers are a good bunch. Alternative would be Equinox Divers a bit more south.
To ensure they are open, contact them directly and explain your plan. That will give them opportunity to be preprared in case they are running with staff/DMs on call.

 

[Mmx06]

Coraya Divers are a good bunch.

also off-topic:
Was positively surprised how well managed the dive center was (with this many divers per day). Probably the last spot on earth which qualifies for the term "German Efficiency".

 

[joemcd]

I spent a few days with Scuba Seekers in Dahab in January. Very professional setup (and roomy too). Many centres seemed very quiet or even shut as there weren't many tourists

 

[Mod63]

For Marsa Alam I can recommend Extra Divers at either Equinox or Fayrouz

 

[JustSurfaceInterval]

Extra Divers Equinox is in 15 min speedboot distance of Elphinstone, and the dive sites of the 6 Abu Dabads are the calssical ones.
The bay with the seaweed is home of some seacows.

 

[Luca Brasi]

What about wetsuit recommendations for marsa alam

 

[JackOfDiamonds]

What about wetsuit recommendations for marsa alam

Water temperature should be around 21-23 C at that time of year, up to your discretion.

 

[Sunn]

What about wetsuit recommendations for marsa alam

better 7mm in this period, if you dive 2 or 3x a day... some tough guys wear 5mm... I'm not.