Deep Breath Diving Safari - The Iceberg

Located in Hurghada, Deep Breath Diving Safari - The Iceberg provides access to the diverse marine ecosystems of the Red Sea. The centre operates with a focus on professional standards, offering a range of diving experiences from introductory sessions to advanced technical training.

Whether you are looking to complete your first certification or are an experienced diver seeking wreck or drift specialties, the centre provides the necessary infrastructure. Their operations are built around a large dive boat that allows for comfortable transit to the region's most interesting reefs and underwater features.

The team consists of experienced professionals from both Europe and Egypt, ensuring a high standard of instruction and safety. They are able to conduct courses in multiple languages, making them accessible to an international community of divers.

Safety is managed through a strict diver-to-guide ratio, with a maximum of five divers per guide. This ensures that even in more challenging conditions, such as drift dives, you have close supervision and personalised attention from your instructor.

The centre is a multi-agency training hub, offering courses through PADI, SSI, SDI, and CMAS. Beginners can start with the PADI Scuba Diver or SSI Open Water Diver programmes, while those looking to advance can pursue Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, or Master Diver certifications.

For divers looking to specialise, the centre offers a wide array of specialty courses, including Deep Diver, Wreck Diver, Drift Diver, Underwater Navigator, and Night Diver. They also provide Enriched Air (Nitrox) training and VIP refresher courses for those returning to the water after a break.

The centre operates a large 30-metre vessel designed for comfort and functionality during extended trips at sea. The boat features a spacious lounge, a kitchen, and two toilets equipped with showers to freshen up between dives.

A large upper deck provides a dedicated area for sunbathing, making the transit to the dive sites more relaxing. For those on full-day excursions, a rich buffet lunch is served on board, including various salads, pasta, rice, and a choice of protein, alongside non-alcoholic drinks, hot beverages, and seasonal fruit. Nitrox is available on board for divers looking to extend their bottom time.

The centre maintains an extensive inventory of equipment to support its divers, including 100 cylinders, 40 regulators, and 80 wetsuits. All kit is regularly serviced and maintained to ensure reliability. For those who prefer not to carry their own gear, a full range of equipment is available for hire.

On-site facilities include a dedicated classroom for theory work, an equipment showroom, and a specialised storage area. The centre also operates a certified service centre for the maintenance and repair of diving equipment.

The Red Sea reefs around Hurghada are teeming with life, ranging from large pelagics to intricate macro species. You will frequently encounter dolphins (Delphinidae), sea turtles, and various species of rays, including blue-spotted stingrays and Southern stingrays (Hypanus americanus). Larger fish such as tuna (Thunnus), jacks (Carangidae), and various groupers (Epinephelus) are also common visitors to the reef.

In the shallower areas and reef flats, keep an eye out for colourful reef fish including anthias (Anthias), parrotfish (Calotomus), butterflyfish (Chaetodon), and surgeonfish (Acanthuridae). Schools of chromis, damselfish, and sergeant majors add constant movement to the seascape, while larger predators like barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) and reef sharks (Carcharhinus) may appear on the deeper edges.

For those interested in macro life, the crevices and sandy patches offer plenty of interest. You might spot octopus (Octopus vulgaris), scorpionfish (Scorpaenidae), frogfish (Antennarius), or various species of moray eels (Muraenidae). Nudibranchs and flatworms can also be found amongst the soft and hard corals that provide the essential habitat for the local marine community.