Story Divers

Story Divers is an established dive centre located in the Sharm El Maya area of Sharm El Sheikh. With 15 years of experience in the Red Sea, the centre has built a reputation for professional service and a deep commitment to the local marine environment.

The centre operates as a PADI affiliated facility, providing access to some of the most famous dive sites in Egypt. Whether you are looking to complete your first certification or are an experienced diver seeking wreck or night diving, the operation is geared towards providing a structured and professional experience.

The team at Story Divers consists of highly qualified and passionate instructors dedicated to diver safety and comfort. They provide instruction in English, German, and French, making the centre accessible to a wide range of international divers.

The centre's philosophy is rooted in environmental responsibility. They actively participate in community clean-ups and use eco-friendly products to minimise their impact on the reef ecosystems they explore.

The centre offers a complete catalogue of PADI courses, catering to every stage of a diver's progression. Beginners can start with PADI Discover Scuba Diving, PADI Scuba Diver, or the PADI Open Water Diver course.

For those looking to advance their skills, the centre provides PADI Advanced Open Water, Deep Diver, Underwater Navigator, and Peak Performance Buoyancy courses. Specialized training is also available, including PADI Wreck Diving, PADI Night Diver, and the PADI Divemaster programme. They also offer PADI Refresher courses and upgrades for divers looking to refresh their knowledge or move to a higher certification level.

The STORY I is the centre's dedicated dive boat. It is well-equipped to handle full-day trips and night dives, providing a comfortable platform for exploring the surrounding reefs and wrecks.

On board, you will find a buffet lunch including salads, cooked vegetables, chicken, meat, pasta, and Egyptian rice. Refreshments such as water, non-alcoholic drinks, coffee, and tea are provided, along with fresh fruit and homemade cake. The boat also maintains an eco-conscious approach, using reusable plastic cups and plates, and carries a telescopic net to collect floating debris during trips.

Story Divers provides a full range of rental kit for those not travelling with their own equipment. This includes regulators, wetsuits, fins, and masks, as well as torches for night diving.

For divers looking to extend their bottom time, Nitrox is available for all certified Enriched Air Nitrox divers. The centre's commitment to modern equipment ensures that you have access to reliable and well-maintained gear for every dive.

The reefs around Sharm El Sheikh are teeming with life. You will regularly encounter various reef fish, including snapper schools, fusilier schools, and colourful reef fish. Larger pelagics such as Tuna (Thunnus), Jack (Carangidae), and various sharks are often seen in the blue, with sightings of whalesharks (Rhincodon typus), manta rays (Mobula alfredi), and eagle rays (Aetobatus) becoming more frequent during the summer.

The hard and soft corals provide a spectacular backdrop, with massive Porites coral heads, table corals, and an abundance of gorgonians and sea fans. You will also find red anemones and various species of sea anemones throughout the reef flats and plateaus.

For macro enthusiasts, the sites offer plenty to discover, including nudibranchs (Chromodoris willani), pygmy sweepers, and various species of shrimp. Keep a close eye on the coral heads for octopus (Octopus vulgaris), scorpionfish (Scorpaenidae), and different types of moray eels (Muraenidae).

The dive sites in this area vary from shallow reef flats to deep canyons and wrecks. Many of the most iconic sites, such as Ras Nasrani and the various Gardens, are best experienced as drift dives, where you follow the current along the reef or canyon walls.

Certain sites, such as the Million Hope and Kormoran wrecks, are located in more exposed areas and are dependent on favourable weather and sea conditions for safe access. Divers should always be prepared for varying current strengths, particularly when visiting the Tiran Strait sites.