Reef Oasis Dive Club

Faqs

Answers to frequently asked questions

Q: Is the Diving Center open all day ?

Answer

We are open every day from 08.00 am to 06.00 pm

Q: Can I dive, do diving courses or snorkeling with you if I stay in another resort ?

Answer

Yes, we offer free tranfers from / to other hotels in Sharm el Shaikh. We will come to pick you up directly from your resort.

Q: Which are the nearest resorts to your diving centers ?

Answer

We have two dive centers in Sharm in Reef Oasis Beach and Reef Oasis Blue Bay resorts. The nearest hotels to our dive centers are Sheraton, Sharm Plaza, Continental, Inter Plaza, Crown Plaza, Intercontinental, Faraana Beach Resort, Aqua Blue Water Park, Hilton Waterfalls, Sunrise Grand Select Montemare, Renaissance Golden View.

Q: Are there only full day excursions by boat ?

Answer

Our weekly program foresees full day and half day excursions. Two dives are organize during each trip. In the full day there is also a possibility to make a third dive on request.

Q: Do you have any offers for those who dive every day during holidays ?

Answer

Yes, we have different dive packages: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 or more dives. More dives you do, less money you pay per dive.

Q: The prices of the diving packages include everything or there are some extras ?

Answer

The prices don't include equipment rental, Ras Mohammed national park fee, supplements for wrecks and Dahab trips, night dives etc. Please see the prices for all supplements in the price list.
The obligatory diving insurance is not included and can be arranged directly at the dive center if you don't have it.

Q: Also NITROX is to be paid ?

Answer

12 lt tanks with Nitrox 32% is free of charge for those who have Nitrox certification.

Q: I have the Advanced Open Water Diver certification. Can I join all the trips listed in your weekly program ?

Answer

Yes! As Advanced Open Water Diver you can enjoy all the scheduled trips including Dahab and wreck of theThistlegorm.
Divers with certification Scuba Diver and Open Water Divers have some limitations for few destinations. The safety is our priority!

Q: What is the water temperature ?

Answer

From November to March the water temperature is between 21° C and 24° C (also at the bottom).
From April to October water temperature ranges between 24° C and 30° C.

Q: Do I have to book diving activities in advance ?

Answer

Not necessary. Once you arrive in Sharm, you can book diving on the spot directly at our dive center.
However we recommend you to book diving online before arrival. When booking online, you get a special price with 10% discount.

Q: I have never dived before and I would like to start during my holidays. What do I have to do ?

Answer

For beginners we have 3 different options:

- PADI Open Water Diver course, 3 days
- PADI Scuba Diver course, 2 days
- PADI Discover Scuba Diving program, 1 day

The courses foresee theory sessions in the classroom, practical sessions in the pool and dives in the beautiful Red Sea.
For more information please see the section Courses / Learn to Dive.

Q: After completing PADI Open Water Diver course, can I participate in your dive trips by boat ?

Answer

Yes! Once completed the course you can participate in our weekly dive program and dive from boat together with other scuba divers.
Divers with Open Water Diver certification have some limitations for certain destinations.
Dives in Dahab and on the Thistlegorm wreck are available for divers with Advanced Open Water Diver certification (or higher).

Q: We are a big group of scuba divers. Are there any discounts for groups ?

Answer

We do not have fixed group rates. Individual conditions are offered for each group. To receive information, please write to [email protected], indicating the number of divers in the group, the dates of the trip and which dive package you want to book (6, 8, 10 dives ...).
The prices don't include equipment rental, Ras Mohammed national park fee, supplements for wrecks and Dahab trips, night dives etc. Please see the prices for all supplements in the price list.
The obligatory diving insurance is not included and can be arranged directly at the dive center if you don't have it.

Q: Is it possible to pay on the spot with credit card ?

Answer

Of course, you can pay with a Visa or Master Card. Please note that the amount will be EGP or USD when paying by credit card.

Q: Last year I started my PADI Open Water Diver course in another diving center but, for personal reasons, I did not finish it. Can I finish the course with you? How much it will cost ?

Answer

Of course, you can continue the course with us. Remember to bring with you the Referral form signed by your instructor, this form is valid for one year. The price will be calculated in base to the quantity of sessions that you still have to complete (the course Open Water foresees 5 theory sessions, 5 sessions in swimming pool and 4 dives in the sea). In addition you will need to pay for manual and certification as well as for obligatory diving insurance.

Q: We are experienced scuba divers. Can we dive at the house reef without your guide ?

Answer

Unguided shore dives might be allowed for divers with minimum level Advanced Open Water certification (or higher) and at least 100 logged dives.

The 1st dive is always an orientation shore dive with our instructor. The instructor should confirm that the buddy team is able to dive in a responsible and safe way. The briefing is obligatory before each unguided dive. The surface supervision and support must be present at any moment during each unguided dive. The RODC UNGUIDED document will also need to be filled by divers.

The maximum dive time is 60 minutes, the maximum depth is 30 meters. Time from 9am to 3pm.

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