I did 6 day trip around the first week of June. I choose Camel Dive Club mainly due to excellent reviews and also for their competitive stay & dive packages. I booked through PADI travel.
Getting there: I am currently based in Saudi so getting there was a short hop. You don’t need a visa if your diving is limited to the Sharm sites and if you fly directly into Sharm. For Cairo connections, you need a visa. If you want to do the Thistlegorm wreck dive then you definitely need a visa which is available at the airport for $25. Airport processing is quite slow so be prepared for long queues. I had arranged transportation with my package from the airport to dive resort. The driver came all the way in before immigration looking for me which was nice as a first timer.
The resort: The location is not by the water, but about 10 walking minutes to the marina. Rooms were more than adequate with comfortable bed. There was a pool, an onsite restaurant with very good breakfast buffet and dinners ( I did the half board). They have their own bar next door with divers night every Friday with free food. It’s located on the main Sharm boulevard with many shops and restaurants (good for an evening stroll).
Dive Center: The dive center is run very well with helpful staff. It was crazy busy during my stay but never had any issues. Everyone gathers at the courtyard at 8 every morning and walks to their respective boats. First dive is always at a local site close by. The boats are large, roomy and very comfortable. The crew was really friendly and overall awesome. You can choose to have lunch on the boat for 10 euros and it’s quite decent (cooked fresh onboard). You do two morning dives and then have lunch. A third dive is offered for 30 euros or so after lunch. Nitrox is not extra unless you want the 15L tank for 6 euros more.
Dive sites: I was pleasantly surprised by the diving. They have a good variety for beginners and experienced divers. The coral and fish were amazing. I particularly enjoyed Yolanda reef which in the Ras Mohammed national park and Ras Umm Sid. Great for underwater photography. I did 8 dives and am definitely going back! It was a solo trip for me but met some great people from all over the world.
If you have questions, will gladly answer.
Getting there: I am currently based in Saudi so getting there was a short hop. You don’t need a visa if your diving is limited to the Sharm sites and if you fly directly into Sharm. For Cairo connections, you need a visa. If you want to do the Thistlegorm wreck dive then you definitely need a visa which is available at the airport for $25. Airport processing is quite slow so be prepared for long queues. I had arranged transportation with my package from the airport to dive resort. The driver came all the way in before immigration looking for me which was nice as a first timer.
The resort: The location is not by the water, but about 10 walking minutes to the marina. Rooms were more than adequate with comfortable bed. There was a pool, an onsite restaurant with very good breakfast buffet and dinners ( I did the half board). They have their own bar next door with divers night every Friday with free food. It’s located on the main Sharm boulevard with many shops and restaurants (good for an evening stroll).
Dive Center: The dive center is run very well with helpful staff. It was crazy busy during my stay but never had any issues. Everyone gathers at the courtyard at 8 every morning and walks to their respective boats. First dive is always at a local site close by. The boats are large, roomy and very comfortable. The crew was really friendly and overall awesome. You can choose to have lunch on the boat for 10 euros and it’s quite decent (cooked fresh onboard). You do two morning dives and then have lunch. A third dive is offered for 30 euros or so after lunch. Nitrox is not extra unless you want the 15L tank for 6 euros more.
Dive sites: I was pleasantly surprised by the diving. They have a good variety for beginners and experienced divers. The coral and fish were amazing. I particularly enjoyed Yolanda reef which in the Ras Mohammed national park and Ras Umm Sid. Great for underwater photography. I did 8 dives and am definitely going back! It was a solo trip for me but met some great people from all over the world.
If you have questions, will gladly answer.
