Sly Dive

Located in the diving hub of Dahab, Sly Dive serves as a versatile base for divers looking to explore the unique topography of the Red Sea. Whether you are looking to complete your first certification or are moving into the complexities of technical diving, the centre is structured to support your progression through both recreational and advanced stages.

The centre is positioned to take advantage of Dahab's famous coastline, offering access to a variety of environments including reefs and walls. With affiliations to both PADI and TDI, it bridges the gap between standard recreational diving and the more rigorous requirements of technical exploration.

Sly Dive operates with a dual focus on PADI recreational training and TDI technical diving. This allows for a seamless transition for divers looking to move from standard open-water skills into more advanced disciplines like decompression procedures or extended range diving.

The instruction team is described as professional and safety-oriented, maintaining an approach that puts the student at the centre of the learning process. This is particularly important for their technical programmes, where precision and safety are paramount.

Beyond the water, the centre facilitates a community atmosphere, offering various accommodation options ranging from hostels to 5-star hotels. This makes it a practical choice for those planning extended stays or technical safaris in the Red Sea.

The course catalogue is extensive, covering the entire PADI progression from Discover Scuba Diving and Open Water Diver through to Divemaster and Master Scuba Diver. Specialty training such as Peak Performance Buoyancy, Deep Diver, and Wreck Diver is also available to refine recreational skills.

For those moving into technical diving, the TDI affiliation provides a robust curriculum. You can undertake Intro to Tech, Technical Sidemount, Decompression Procedures, and Extended Range. The centre also offers advanced technical training including Trimix, Advanced Trimix, and TDI Gas Blender courses, as well as specialized training in rebreather diving.

The centre provides full equipment hire for divers who prefer not to travel with their own kit. This includes everything needed for a standard dive, from regulators to BCDs and fins.

For the technical community, the facility is equipped to support advanced diving profiles. This includes the availability of Nitrox and support for rebreather divers, ensuring that those running more complex gas blends or using closed-circuit systems can dive with confidence.

The Red Sea waters around Dahab are home to a high density of reef fish and larger pelagics. You will frequently encounter schools of fish including Anthias, various snapper schools, and colorful reef fish such as Butterflyfish, Parrotfish, and Triggerfish (Balistidae). Larger residents like the Napoleon wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus), Grouper (Epinephelus), and various species of Jack (Carangidae) are also common sights on the reef.

For those watching the blue, the area hosts several species of sharks and rays. You may encounter the Whitetip reef shark (Triaenodon obesus), Grey reef shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos), and occasionally larger pelagics or hammerhead sharks. Rays such as the Southern stingray (Hypanus americanus) and blue-spotted stingrays are also part of the local ecosystem.

The hard and soft coral structures provide the essential architecture for this life, with brain coral, Sea fan (Gorgoniidae), and various sponges (Porifera) creating a complex habitat. Sea anemones (Actiniaria) and anemonefish are frequently found nestled within these structures.

Macro enthusiasts can look for smaller, more specialised life including Nudibranch (Chromodoris willani), Seahorse (Hippocampus kuda), and various species of Octopus (Octopus vulgaris). Scorpionfish, Stonefish (Synanceia), and various species of shrimp (Caridea) provide excellent opportunities for observant divers looking for camouflaged creatures.