Red Sea Life Diving Center
Red Sea Life Diving Center
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Scuba & SnorkellingShark DivingSwim with DolphinsEquipment HireBoat Hire
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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We are a PADI diving center in the Red Sea in Egypt. We offer all levels of diving from beginner tasters to advanced levels. We offer bubble makers,technical courses, open water, advanced and specialty courses up to the level of dive master and dive instructors. We have daily recreational dives, snorkeling in different Islands,fishing trips, water sports sea safari and Dolphin House trips. We offer night dives, wreck dive, Nitrox. Our instructors speaks Arabic, English, German, Russian, Polish & French. we are located in desert Rose 5 stars Hotels.
Hurghada, Egypt
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2023
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Marshall L
London, UK7 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
I Dived with Redsealife for 1 week and really enjoyed every day, the staff were friendly and professional the food was great and the dive guides weee very experienced. My dive guide was Michael and he made the trip a very memorable experience!
ThankYou
Marshall
ThankYou
Marshall
Written 29 November 2023
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Philip Mowatt
2 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
Would strongly recommend to avoid this PADI Diving centre, I've been diving for 23 years around the world and this is the most unorganised and dangerous resort my wife and I have ever visited.
Examples:
-Students studying for PADI Open Water or Advanced Certs not told about the books nor talked through them. No learning outcomes checked. Huge mistake and very dangerous
-Diving instructors 25m or 30m from group / students, he didn't even recognise a student had lost control of buoyancy and surfaced alone until we told him. If they have issues, he will be of no help.
-Captain then decided on dive 2 to lead a group himself, ended up lost and surfacing at wrong boat but not before running students down to 20 bar despite them asking to surface - well into reserve which scared them
-Very limited water on boat, increasing risk of decompression sickness.
-This centre has 2 boats, both broke down on same day - tells you something about lack of maintenance.
-They have no idea how to clean kit properly, which means water is getting into 1st stage of regulators - and they don't care / even know this is an issue.
-Divers told to arrive at 8am, staff don't arrive till 8:10 then take 30 mins to have a cigarette before they are ready to even start loading boats (expect to wait 1.5 hours in hot sun with little shade whilst they think about getting organised.)
-No Nitrox available as standard.
-Their in hour dive sites are very bare.
There are better quality / lower price centres in Sharm e.g. Camel or Reef Bay Oasis Blue bay. This resort has issues from top down.
If you are a student / parent considering learning to dive, go elsewhere - it will be safer, cheaper and more enjoyable.
Won't be returning.
Examples:
-Students studying for PADI Open Water or Advanced Certs not told about the books nor talked through them. No learning outcomes checked. Huge mistake and very dangerous
-Diving instructors 25m or 30m from group / students, he didn't even recognise a student had lost control of buoyancy and surfaced alone until we told him. If they have issues, he will be of no help.
-Captain then decided on dive 2 to lead a group himself, ended up lost and surfacing at wrong boat but not before running students down to 20 bar despite them asking to surface - well into reserve which scared them
-Very limited water on boat, increasing risk of decompression sickness.
-This centre has 2 boats, both broke down on same day - tells you something about lack of maintenance.
-They have no idea how to clean kit properly, which means water is getting into 1st stage of regulators - and they don't care / even know this is an issue.
-Divers told to arrive at 8am, staff don't arrive till 8:10 then take 30 mins to have a cigarette before they are ready to even start loading boats (expect to wait 1.5 hours in hot sun with little shade whilst they think about getting organised.)
-No Nitrox available as standard.
-Their in hour dive sites are very bare.
There are better quality / lower price centres in Sharm e.g. Camel or Reef Bay Oasis Blue bay. This resort has issues from top down.
If you are a student / parent considering learning to dive, go elsewhere - it will be safer, cheaper and more enjoyable.
Won't be returning.
Written 21 September 2023
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Michal K
1 contribution
Aug 2023
Absolutely amazing experience with this dive center !!! This was my third visit to them and the fact that all my dive career is tied with these guys says it all. Have done my OWD course with them,AOWD later and some speciality courses now. Very professional and friendly approach. They are always happy to share their diving passion and experience with others and they teach you a lot more than they are supposed to.My big thanks to Ahmad, Muhamad, Adam,Ahmad at reception and all others which their names I forgot or even didn't know. Hope to have an opportunity to visit you again !!! As for the equipment complains mentioned here in other reviews - it is a little elderly but never had any issue with it and always felt safe and confident.Anybody expected fancy gold plated regulators here ?
Written 28 August 2023
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wickeddd
Hampshire14 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
We dived with them for a full week. The crew and dive guides were wonderful: they were technically competent and were always helpful, kind and friendly.
The dive sites were beautiful and nicely varied - we dived three times a day for a week and only saw repeat sites twice.
The price was excellent. However, I think they should charge a little more and provide a better service for the matters I set out below.
The boat was good except that the toilets scarcely flushed and couldn't really cope with anything that wasn't liquid. You had to fill a bucket with water to make stuff go down.
The equipment was elderly. This is my first dive trip in 8 years where the BCDs didn't have snap-in weights or secure weight pockets (they did have pockets with velcro fastenings but these weren't secure and would slip out if you swam downwards). We had to use weight belts which had strapping worn so thin that the buckles sometimes slipped. My wife had a leaking regulator one day and I had one that squeaked when breathing. There were several instances (for us and other divers) of pressure gauges that didn't work unless you tapped them (a couple of times, they didn't work even then and had to be replaced).
The tanks were fine the first two days but after that, they were often at 180 instead of 200+. The crew were upset about this and kept promising it would be fixed, but apparently the compressor equipment was failing.
Would I go back? Yes, because the crew and guides were so good. But I think I would want to be reassured that the management have made serious improvements.
The dive sites were beautiful and nicely varied - we dived three times a day for a week and only saw repeat sites twice.
The price was excellent. However, I think they should charge a little more and provide a better service for the matters I set out below.
The boat was good except that the toilets scarcely flushed and couldn't really cope with anything that wasn't liquid. You had to fill a bucket with water to make stuff go down.
The equipment was elderly. This is my first dive trip in 8 years where the BCDs didn't have snap-in weights or secure weight pockets (they did have pockets with velcro fastenings but these weren't secure and would slip out if you swam downwards). We had to use weight belts which had strapping worn so thin that the buckles sometimes slipped. My wife had a leaking regulator one day and I had one that squeaked when breathing. There were several instances (for us and other divers) of pressure gauges that didn't work unless you tapped them (a couple of times, they didn't work even then and had to be replaced).
The tanks were fine the first two days but after that, they were often at 180 instead of 200+. The crew were upset about this and kept promising it would be fixed, but apparently the compressor equipment was failing.
Would I go back? Yes, because the crew and guides were so good. But I think I would want to be reassured that the management have made serious improvements.
Written 10 July 2023
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خالد ا
1 contribution
May 2023 • Solo
I had a great time diving for the first time with the instructor, Adam. I am very happy with this experienceAlso the food was nice thx for this day adam
Written 29 May 2023
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Ernesto
6 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
The dive center and the crew are really friendly. Melad is a very talented instructor with whom I learned lots, gained much confidence and improved my diving skills significant.
A note for Adam, without whom the trip would have been much leas fun!!
A note for Adam, without whom the trip would have been much leas fun!!
Written 29 May 2023
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927katheriner
Geneva, Switzerland19 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
DO NOT TRUST THEM! They will say anything to get your money and not return it!
I never had the chance to dive with this company, as they cheated me. I paid for discovery courses with a French speaking instructor for my step kids, who don’t speak English. I made it clear that I need someone who spoke French. We weren’t even staying at the hotel and we’re willing to drive to the shop, just so that we could have someone speaking French!
One day before our dive, I was informed that the only French speaking instructor had a “sudden illness” and had to return to his family, but I could be the translator for my kids. How can this be safe and professional? Then, I requested to cancel and asked for a refund ( per their cancellation policy, within the 24 hour time frame) and they refuse. One day the manager is on holiday the next he offers to give me a store credit! How do I know if we will be back to Hurghada?
It has been over a week that I’ve been trying to get my refund, and since two days they stop answering my messages. VERY UNPROFESSIONAL AND UNTRUSTWORTHY!
I never had the chance to dive with this company, as they cheated me. I paid for discovery courses with a French speaking instructor for my step kids, who don’t speak English. I made it clear that I need someone who spoke French. We weren’t even staying at the hotel and we’re willing to drive to the shop, just so that we could have someone speaking French!
One day before our dive, I was informed that the only French speaking instructor had a “sudden illness” and had to return to his family, but I could be the translator for my kids. How can this be safe and professional? Then, I requested to cancel and asked for a refund ( per their cancellation policy, within the 24 hour time frame) and they refuse. One day the manager is on holiday the next he offers to give me a store credit! How do I know if we will be back to Hurghada?
It has been over a week that I’ve been trying to get my refund, and since two days they stop answering my messages. VERY UNPROFESSIONAL AND UNTRUSTWORTHY!
Written 26 April 2023
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Voyage377104
4 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
Did a solo dive trip. Ahmed was excellent in arranging everything and the boat crew and guides were really good throughout. Although I hadn't done and diving for almost a decade I did a quick refresher and got up to speed for a full day on the boat. Having said that the group I was with on the boat included some rank amateurs. One lady severe buoyancy issues with both dives and 2 people ran out of air. In over 200 dives all around the world I have never seen anyone run out of air. Luckily these were only 10m dives but nice enough reefs and shallow enough for good photos with just a GoPro. Disappointed my fellow divers didn't leave a tip either, even a dollar or two is a decent gesture.
Written 20 April 2023
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Relax08415655738
1 contribution
Apr 2023 • Friends
It was an amazing trip and our course instructor Emad was really nice, caring and had a really good way of teaching besides being a really kind person. The most beautiful corals were shown to us and we always felt safe. Also the snacks on the boat were freshly prepared and the equipment lend to us was good.
Written 20 April 2023
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Marcoottavio
10 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
CONS: they prioritize to save boat fuel vs choosing the most beautiful divesites: 2 days out of 3 in Ras Disha (hurgada coral reef and fish life is poor along the coast) instead of visiting the dive sites more far from the coast (Abu Ramada, Careless reef). I had to press multiple times to succeed to have at least 1 dive on the
PROS:Friendly staff, good boat, okay-sh equipment
PROS:Friendly staff, good boat, okay-sh equipment
Written 17 March 2023
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Lieke G
Stockholm, Sweden41 contributions
What are the costs for 2 tank dive on one day with own equipment, except lead & tank? I would like to go at least 3 days diving.
I will be at Jasmin Palace Resort from 23 may till 28 may. Is there a place where we can go for diving with sharks? My email is jsturmans@hotmail com
Kevin F
Geneva, Switzerland3 contributions
Do you have the possibility to make us swim with sharks?
RED SEA LIFE
Hurghada, Egypt18 contributions
Yes .we go for places to diving with sharks an 70% you can sharks ...
maryline l
2 contributions
Bonjour, via Tripadvisor je ne trouve pas la visite quotidienne pour les dauphins. Via quel site puis je effectuer la réservation ? Merci
Dolphin house is Daily trip 35 Euro per person look in redsealife. com,Dolphin house trip
Hi we are staying on hurghada soon and would like learn to scuba dive do we need to stay at your hotel or can we come from another, also how many days would we need and how much is the cost many thanks in advance
MostafaEid
Hurghada, Egypt6 contributions
HI,
you need to start to make you 1st step which is the open water course , it will take no more than 3 days , and you get your certification , and you become a certified diver , you could enjoy more and better the red sea.
no worries about the transportation , we could arrange it for you .
Thank you
m_deil
Bulle, Switzerland6 contributions
Bonjour! Les prix des daily dive sont avec équipement et guide? Si nous venons à 2 et voulons plonger 2 jours c'est bien 46€ par personne et par jour? Merci d'avance
MostafaEid
Hurghada, Egypt6 contributions
Bonjour,
Exactement 46 Euro par personne / Par jour inclu l equipement et le guide .
Merci si vous avez besoin d autres renseignement , n hesitez pas de me contacter.
Radhia
Michael M
Nottingham, UK81 contributions
Hi do you do fishing trips here
RED SEA LIFE
Hurghada, Egypt18 contributions
Yes we do ...
Mohamed Marghany
Alexandria Governorate, Egypt21 contributions
Kids friendly activity? 7 years and 3 years kids