Extra Fun Divers Soma Bay Diving Center

Extra Fun Divers is a PADI 5 Star dive centre situated in the Soma Bay area of Egypt. Positioned within the Palm Royale Soma Bay resort, the centre is just a short walk from both the beach and the hotel marina, making it a convenient base for your diving holidays.

The centre is designed to accommodate everyone from those looking for their first bubbles to seasoned professionals. Whether you are interested in exploring local coral reefs or travelling further afield to famous wreck sites, the operation is built around high standards of service and equipment.

As a PADI 5 Star centre, the team provides a structured and professional approach to both recreational and professional training. The staff is able to communicate in both English and French, ensuring clear instruction and briefing for international divers.

The centre handles everything from the initial Discovery Scuba Diving sessions for beginners through to the more demanding Divemaster Course. For those looking to specialise, they offer a comprehensive range of PADI specialty courses to refine your skills in the water.

A full spectrum of PADI training is available at the centre. Beginners can start with Discovery Scuba Diving or the Scuba Diver Course, eventually progressing through the Open Water Diver, Adventure Open Water Diver, and Advanced Open Water Diver certifications.

For those looking to advance their technical or professional abilities, the centre offers the Rescue Diver Course, Divemaster Course, and several specialty certifications. These include the Nitrox Specialty, Drift Diver Specialty, Deep Diver Specialty, Night Diver Specialty, Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty, and Wreck Specialty.

The centre operates large luxury boats for its daily excursions. These vessels are equipped with spacious sun decks and large saloons for relaxing between dives, as well as toilets for convenience.

Onboard service includes non-alcoholic beverages and lunch, allowing you to refuel properly during the day. The boats are also equipped to handle Nitrox diving, providing the necessary gas for your decompression needs or extended bottom times.

The centre maintains a high standard of kit, with rental equipment provided by reputable brands including Scubapro and Aqua Lung. This ensures that you have reliable regulators, BCDs, and other essential components for your dives.

For breathing gas, the centre utilises Bauer compressors to maintain their air and Nitrox supplies. This focus on quality extends to the technical reliability of the equipment used on-site.

The reefs around Soma Bay are home to a diverse array of marine life. You can regularly observe various reef fish, including barracuda, mackerel, and giant moray eels. The presence of blue rays, squid, and glassfish adds to the activity around the coral structures.

For those looking for larger pelagics, you may encounter reef sharks and manta rays during your excursions. These sightings depend on the specific site and conditions at the time of your dive.

The underwater scenery is defined by healthy reef environments that support a wide variety of species, creating a vibrant ecosystem for both novice and experienced divers to explore.

The centre offers night diving as part of its regular programme, allowing you to experience the reef after sunset. The location in Soma Bay provides access to both sheltered reef flats and more open sites.

Specific details regarding seasonal currents or swell are managed by the guides on each individual boat trip to ensure safe diving conditions for the entire buddy pair.