
Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam - Red Sea - Adults Friendly 16 Years Plus
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Dive centre · Marsa Alam · Egypt
4.5132 Google reviewsDive the diverse Red Sea coast with an SSI centre operating across Marsa Alam, Safaga, and Hamata.
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Blue Submarine Divers operates as a multi-location diving hub in the Red Sea, with established presence in Marsa Alam, Safaga, and Hamata. This regional reach allows you to explore different stretches of the coastline, from the sheltered reefs near Safaga to the more remote marine environments around Hamata.
The centre is positioned within beautiful resorts, making it a convenient base for your diving holidays. They focus on providing structured diving programmes and professional instruction for those looking to advance their skills in one of the world's most iconic marine environments.
As an SSI affiliated centre, Blue Submarine Divers follows international standards for training and safety. They manage a wide range of programmes, ensuring that both novice divers and more experienced individuals find the appropriate level of guidance.
The team is capable of communicating in English and Italian, which facilitates clear instruction and briefing for international divers. Their service includes a hotel transfer system that covers guests from any hotel in the Marsa Alam and Safaga areas, ensuring a seamless transition from your accommodation to the dive site.
Blue Submarine Divers offers a complete catalogue of SSI courses, catering to every stage of a diver's development. You can begin your journey with entry-level certifications and progress through the full range of SSI training levels.
From basic skills to more advanced certifications, the instruction is designed to be comprehensive. The centre is equipped to handle all level courses, making it a reliable choice for anyone looking to formalise their training or move towards professional levels.
The centre provides a variety of services to support your diving, including equipment hire for those not travelling with their own kit. You can find essential items such as regulators, fins, masks, and wetsuits available for use.
For those interested in shore-based preparation, the centre is set up to handle the requirements of daily diving and course training. They offer professional assistance to ensure your kit is ready for the day's objectives.
The Red Sea waters around Marsa Alam and Safaga are home to a vast array of pelagic life. You may encounter various sharks, including the Whitetip reef shark (Triaenodon obesus), Grey reef shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos), and the Silky shark. Larger visitors like the Hammerhead shark (Sphyrna lewini) and the occasional Manta ray (Mobula alfredi) add to the excitement of the open water.
Reef life is incredibly dense, featuring a colourful mix of fish such as the Napoleon wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus), various species of Grouper (Epinephelus), and schooling fish like Jacks (Carangidae) and Fusiliers (Caesio). You will also see plenty of colourful corals, including hard corals (Scleractinia) and soft corals (Alcyonacea), which provide the structure for the entire ecosystem.
For those with an eye for detail, the macro life is exceptional. The seabed and reef crevices host many interesting species, including the Octopus (Octopus vulgaris), various Nudibranch (Chromodoris willani), and the Ghost pipefish (Solenostomidae). You might also spot the Seahorse (Hippocampus kuda) or the Frogfish (Antennarius) amongst the corals.
Sea turtles are a constant presence in these waters, with sightings of the Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), and the Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta). These gentle giants are often found navigating the reef flats and seagrass areas.
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