Frequently Asked Questions
Your guide to diving, snorkeling, and family adventures in Sharm El Sheikh and the Red Sea with Aquarius Diving Club!
Diving Essentials in Sharm El Sheikh
Certified divers (PADI, SSI, CMAS, BSAC, SDI, TDI, or equivalent) need proof of last dive within 1 year; Scuba Review required if inactive longer than 1 year. Beginners can join Discover Scuba Diving or intro dives (no certification needed). Special trips (e.g., Thistlegorm) require specific certifications like AOWD and 15 logged dives.
Bring your diving license and logbook to verify your level for Red Sea dive sites. We can check licenses online if needed. A medical certificate is recommended; otherwise, complete a medical questionnaire, with positive answers requiring a dive physician’s clearance.
A medical certificate is recommended. If not provided, you’ll complete a medical questionnaire. Positive answers may require a dive physician’s clearance to confirm fitness for diving in Sharm El Sheikh’s Red Sea.
Red Sea water temperatures in Sharm El Sheikh range from 21°C in winter to 27°C in summer. We recommend a 5mm full suit in winter and a 3mm full suit or shorty in summer.
Most tank valves in Sharm El Sheikh have DIN outlets, but we provide adapters for INT regulators to ensure compatibility for Red Sea diving.
Free transfers within Sharm El Sheikh for all courses and trips. Pickup from the main security gate (5-10 min wait). Special trips (e.g., Thistlegorm at 5:30 AM, Dahab at 7:30 AM) have earlier pickups.
Yes, non-divers and snorkelers can join boat trips, including intro diving and snorkeling packages. Snorkel gear, life jackets, and guides provided. Reserve a spot, especially in high season.
Lunch is included for full-day snorkeling, passenger packages, and intro dives. For certified diver boat trips, lunch (£8/day), mineral water, soft drinks, and hot beverages are included in all boat trips.
Diving Essentials in Sharm El Sheikh (Continued)
Tipping is optional and a sign of satisfaction. It does not affect the quality of service provided during Red Sea dive trips in Sharm El Sheikh.
Intro dives/snorkeling: Includes gear, guide, permission fees, taxes, lunch (full-day), snacks (half-day). National park fees £5/person/day.
Certified dives: Includes guide, 12L tanks, weights, permission fees, taxes, soft drinks; excludes equipment (£28/day), lunch (£8/day), Nitrox, 15L tanks, PADI manuals/certificates (£90). National park fees £5/person/day.
Special trips include lunch, National park fees and permission fees but exclude equipment, Nitrox, 15L tanks, torch (£10 for night dives).
Payment by Visa accepted with a 2 % surcharge.
Certified dives: Includes guide, 12L tanks, weights, permission fees, taxes, soft drinks; excludes equipment (£28/day), lunch (£8/day), Nitrox, 15L tanks, PADI manuals/certificates (£90). National park fees £5/person/day.
Special trips include lunch, National park fees and permission fees but exclude equipment, Nitrox, 15L tanks, torch (£10 for night dives).
Payment by Visa accepted with a 2 % surcharge.
Yes, our Sharm El Sheikh boats and dive center are equipped for handicap diving, ensuring accessibility for all guests in the Red Sea.
Book via our online form, WhatsApp (+20 1001600742), or email. Check spam for confirmation or contact us via WhatsApp for quick follow-up.
Yes, book full-day or half-day private boat or speedboat trips for diving, snorkeling, or island adventures in Sharm El Sheikh’s Red Sea. Contact us to arrange.
While technically possible, diving alone is not recommended. PADI safety rules emphasize diving with a buddy. Our courses and trips ensure guided or buddy dives for safety.
For PADI Discover Scuba Diving or Scuba Diver courses, you don’t need to swim but must float for 10 minutes. For PADI Open Water, you need to swim 200m continuously and tread water for 10 minutes. Basic water confidence is advised.
Beginner Diving & Courses
No experience needed for intro dives, Discover Scuba Diving, or snorkeling. Bring a towel, swimsuit, reef-friendly sunscreen, and be 10+ with basic swimming skills. A medical form is required. Our PADI instructors guide you step-by-step.
Absolutely! Our PADI 5 Star Resort ensures safety with small groups, shallow dives (2–12m), full supervision, and gear checked to PADI standards. Intro dives include brief training for confidence.
Includes PADI instructors, all gear, dive fees, PADI materials, e-learning videos, certification, and free transfers.
Yes! For ages 8+, Bubblemaker and Seal Team courses use shallow pools (2–4m) with 1:1 supervision by PADI instructors, following strict safety standards.
No worries! Our patient PADI instructors start with shallow, easy dives and guide you step-by-step. Try Discover Scuba Diving for a no-pressure introduction to the Red Sea.
Children as young as 8 can join PADI Bubblemaker or Seal Team courses in shallow pools. For open water diving, PADI certifies kids as Junior Open Water Divers from age 10, depending on physical and mental readiness.
Advanced Diving in the Red Sea
Open Water Diver is required for Advanced Open Water and most specialty courses. Rescue Diver requires Advanced Open Water and EFR certification. Scuba Review requires prior certification. Instructors verify eligibility.
Equipment is included for Scuba Review. For other courses, bring your own or rent at 50% off (£14/day) or specific items like cameras (£30/day for photography course). Gear meets PADI standards.
Yes, our PADI 5 Star Resort ensures safety with small groups, expert instructors, and rigorous equipment checks. Specialty courses like Deep and Wreck include specific safety training.
Yes, for Advanced Open Water or Adventure Diver, choose 3 specialty dives from options like Boat, drift, peak performance buoyancy, wreck depending on availability and for some adventure dives like wreck extra fees apply. Instructors tailor the experience to your interests and skill level.
Nitrox extends bottom time with less nitrogen absorption, ideal for repetitive dives. Night diving reveals unique nocturnal marine life, enhancing your Red Sea experience with expert guidance.
Snorkeling and Family Adventures
Intro dives (15-30 mins) involve scuba diving with a PADI instructor after brief training, no certification needed. Snorkeling is surface-based, exploring reefs with mask, snorkel, and fins. Both offer half-day or full-day options; snorkeling includes a speedboat option to Tiran Island.
Yes, intro dives (ages 10+), snorkeling (ages 6+), and passenger packages are family-friendly, with professional guides, life jackets, and activities suitable for all ages.
Bring a towel, reef-friendly sunscreen, and a hat. Snorkeling gear is provided, but you may bring your own. Seasickness medicine is available onboard if needed.
Intro dives: Ras Ghamila (shore), nearby Sharm reefs (half-day), Ras Mohamed or Tiran (full-day). Snorkeling: Nearby reefs (half-day), Ras Mohamed or Tiran (full-day/speedboat). Certified dives: Ras Ghamila, Ras Mohamed, Tiran, SS Thistlegorm, Dahab Blue Hole, Dunraven, Million Hope. Sites chosen based on weather and experience.
PADI E-Learning
PADI E-Learning lets you complete dive theory online at your own pace. Study at home, then join us for practical training in Sharm El Sheikh’s Red Sea.
All e-learning materials and videos are included. Pay only the certification fee (£90) for main beginner/advanced courses and specialties upfront when booking.
Varies by course—typically a few hours. You have one year of access to complete it flexibly before practical training in Sharm El Sheikh.
Yes! E-Learning is perfect for beginners and advanced divers. Study theory online, then master skills with our PADI 5 Star IDC instructors in the Red Sea.
