SeaMax Sharm

Located in the heart of Naama Bay, SeaMax Sharm has been a fixture of the Sharm El Sheikh diving scene since 2012. As a PADI Five Star Dive Resort, the centre is built around high standards of organisation and professional service for divers from all over the world.

Whether you are looking for shore dives to ease into the season or full-day boat expeditions to the most remote reefs, the centre provides a structured and reliable experience. Their operations focus on delivering well-organised trips that prioritise safety and the quality of the dive itself.

The team at SeaMax Sharm is composed of highly qualified professionals dedicated to providing a personalised service. They cater to a global community, with staff capable of communicating in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, and Arabic.

With a strong emphasis on professionalism and local knowledge, the instructors and guides ensure that every dive is tailored to the conditions of the day. This expertise is particularly evident during more technical excursions to wrecks or deep reefs, where site selection is key to a successful dive.

The training programme is comprehensive, covering the entire PADI progression. Beginners can start with Discover Scuba Diver or Scuba Diver courses, progressing through to Open Water Diver and Junior Open Water Diver certifications.

For those looking to advance their skills, the centre offers Advanced Open Water Diver, Deep Diver, and Nitrox Diver courses. More specialised training is available for specific interests, including Wreck Diver, Drift Diver, Night Diver, and Underwater Photography. Professional divers can also work through the Divemaster pathway.

The centre operates three luxury boats, including the Miami and the Ibiza, which are used for daily excursions. These vessels are designed for comfort during long trips out to the national parks and the Straits of Tiran.

Onboard, you will find a buffet of fresh, nutritious lunches and unlimited drinks to keep you fuelled between dives. The boats are equipped to handle full-day trips, including night dives, and provide a relaxed environment to rest on the surface.

SeaMax Sharm provides a complete range of rental kit, featuring premium equipment from Aqualung. This ensures that divers who do not wish to travel with their own heavy gear can rely on well-maintained regulators, BCDs, and other essential components.

Nitrox is available for use, making it an ideal base for those looking to extend their bottom time on multi-dive days. The centre also manages all logistics, including free transfers to and from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.

The reefs are teeming with life, from large pelagics to colourful reef residents. You will regularly encounter Great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda), various species of tuna (Thunnus), and schools of Jack (Carangidae) or trevally. Larger visitors such as Eagle ray (Aetobatus), Southern stingray (Hypanus americanus), and various sharks, including Whitetip reef shark (Triaenodon obesus) and Grey reef shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos), are part of the local ecosystem.

The coral architecture provides a home for countless species, including many types of hard and soft corals, gorgonian fans, and sponges. Within these structures, you can find colourful reef fish such as Anthias (Anthias), Butterflyfish (Chaetodon), Parrotfish (Calotomus), and various species of Wrasse (Labridae). Large groupers (Epinephelus) and Napoleon wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus) are often seen patrolling the ledges.

For those interested in macro life, the area offers plenty of discovery. Keep an eye out for Octopus (Octopus vulgaris), various species of scorpionfish (Scorpaenidae), and Nudibranch (Chromodoris willani). You may also spot Seahorse (Hippocampus kuda), Garden eel (Gorgasia), and various species of shrimp and crabs among the crevices.

Diving in the area is primarily conducted via boat expeditions or shore dives in the Naama Bay area. Boat trips to the national parks and the Straits of Tiran are the standard for most excursions.

Night diving is a regular part of the programme, particularly at sites like Ras Um El Sid, where you can observe nocturnal marine life and encounter bioluminescent plankton.