Dive club

Located in the heart of the Abu Dabab Marine Park, this PADI 5 Star dive centre offers a unique gateway to some of the Red Sea's most significant marine habitats. With a presence at the Sataya Resort, you can step off the jetty and immediately begin exploring intact coral reefs without the need for a boat trip.

The centre also maintains a second location in Porto Ghalib, allowing you to choose between shore dives on the reef flat or excursions to more remote sites. Whether you are looking for a relaxed day of snorkeling or a technical dive on a steep reef wall, the setup is designed to accommodate your requirements.

The professional team provides instruction in English and German, ensuring clear communication for international divers. They manage everything from entry-level discovery dives to advanced professional certifications.

Training is structured according to PADI standards, covering the full spectrum of the curriculum. The staff is geared toward supporting divers through every stage of their progression, from their first bubbles to professional-level qualifications.

The training programme covers the entire PADI range, starting with Discover Scuba Diving and the Scuba Diver Course. For those looking to progress, the curriculum includes Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, and various professional-level certifications.

Junior certifications are also available, including Junior Open Water Diver and Junior Advanced Open Water Diver. For divers looking to move into professional roles, the centre supports the full progression through the PADI professional pathway.

For excursions away from the reef, the centre utilises a 40m vessel and a speed-boat. These boats provide access to celebrated sites such as Elphinstone Reef and the Dolphin House.

Onboard, there is dedicated space for relaxation, preparation, and socialising between dives. These vessels allow you to reach remote reefs and bays quickly, making day trips to the most famous Red Sea locations efficient and comfortable.

The centre maintains high standards for shore-based equipment and air quality. They use BAUER compressors to fill COLTRI aluminium cylinders, ensuring reliable and clean air for every dive.

Full kit hire is available for those not bringing their own equipment, with AQUALUNG gear provided for all courses. The facility is designed for convenience, with easy access to the water and dedicated areas for socialising and gear preparation.

The marine life here is defined by the presence of large marine mammals and reptiles. You will frequently encounter sea turtles and dugongs within the Abu Dabab Marine Park and the Sataya Resort house reef.

For those heading to deeper reefs, the area supports significant pelagic species. You can expect to see hammerhead sharks, manta rays, tiger sharks, and oceanic whitetip sharks.

Smaller resident species include various types of barracuda that patrol the reefs. The coral ecosystems themselves are healthy and provide the foundation for the local biodiversity.

The area offers a variety of environments, from shallow reef flats to deeper offshore reefs. Site accessibility varies depending on whether you are performing a shore dive from the jetty or an excursion by boat.