Makadi Bay Diving & Snorkeling FAQs
PADI 5-Star Aquarius Diving Club

Certified divers (PADI/SSI/CMAS/BSAC/SDI/TDI/Any recognized agency) welcome. Minimum age 10. Recent dive proof; Scuba review if over 1 year. Beginners can try Discover Scuba.

€7 from other Makadi Bay hotels (free at Grand Makadi Resorts).

Included: Guide, 12L tanks, weights, national park fees.
Excluded: Equipment (€20/day), lunch (€7), permission fees (€6/day), Nitrox, 15L tanks.

Yes, snorkelers/passengers can join. Snorkel gear and life jacket provided.

Upgrade with boat (€32) or speedboat (€15) for offshore reefs.

Abu Hashesh, Alex Reed, Ras Disha, Sharm Rashed, Sharm El Arab, Salem Express, Shehr El Fanous, Panorama Reef, Tobia Elkeber, Tobia Elsagher. Sites chosen by weather/experience.

No experience needed! Bring towel, swimsuit, sunscreen, age 10+, basic swimming. Medical form required.

Yes! Small groups, shallow dives (2–12m), full supervision, PADI-standard gear.

Instructor, gear, fees, PADI materials, certification. Excludes transfers (€7), permission (€6/day).

Yes! Ages 8+, shallow (2–4m), 1:1 supervision, PADI standards.

Try Discover Scuba Diving – shallow, step-by-step, no pressure.

Open Water for Advanced/specialties. Rescue needs Advanced + EFR. Scuba Review for prior cert.

Included for Scuba Review. Rent full (€20/day) or items (camera €25/day photography).

Yes! Small groups, expert instructors, PADI checks. Deep/Wreck include safety training.

Yes for Advanced Open Water (3 from Boat, Drift, Buoyancy, Wreck, etc.).

Longer bottom time, less nitrogen – ideal for repetitive dives.

Complete theory online at your pace, then practical in Makadi Bay Red Sea.

Materials/videos included. Pay €110 certification fee upfront.

Few hours, 1-year access before practical.

Yes! Study online, skills with PADI 5-Star IDC instructors.