Interested in the Eastern side of the Red Sea?

[Greenrob]

Hello,
I an new tothis forum and USED TO dive a lot in southern California as well as the coastal islands. I quit diving about 25 years ago and now find myself in the middle of Saudi with what I am told is some very good diving here off the coast of Jeddah. Way back when, I had certifications from NAUI, PADI, as well as Los Angeles County. Like I said - that was a long time ago.
I am interested in meeting some new friends and going out on some boat dives as an observer. Maybe after I loose another 35 pounds, I will consider being re-certified. I know that alll the equipment is different but the sport \I'm sure is still basically the same. I love the life style and the close friends that typically come from a group of people who dive together.
I am thinking about going to Jeddah around the 21st of March and am currently looking for a potential boat to go out on. Contact me if you have similar interests!!

~Bob~

 

[shortdivemedic]

Bob
I am currently in Riyadh myself and I deploy to Jeddah for about 6 months of the year. I dive the Jeddah area quite a bit and have some contacts up there. Desert Sea Divers has a boat trip that you can go on either as a diver or a snorkeler,the cost is minimal. I am thinking 300 for a diver and 200 if not,this includes an all day outing and lunch. You can rent equipment or purchase it there and they can help out with a refresher if you decide to do that. Just call Ziad there at +966563952008 and tell him I sent you and he will take care of you. You will love the diving or snorkeling in the Red Sea,visibility is awesome and water temps are warm. No need for a wet suit unless you get cold easy. I wear a .5 shorty the whole year and thats for all dives,mainly for the tank straps.
I have included my phone number and email if you want to give me a call or shoot me an email, there is a lot of diving in the area.

Cheers
Michael
+966501382236
jmichael@royell.org

 

[XxMerlinxX]

Welcome to the board and welcome back to diving! I'd love to go diving out around those parts, definitely take advantage of that while you are there.