020 8418 2570
  Red Sea Diving in Hurghada
Divers' Lodge
 

   

Divers' Lodge Hurghada is a PADI 5 Star Gold Palm IDC, BSAC Premier Centre and the longest established TDI facility in the Middle East. Divers' Lodge offers a complete programme of recreational and technical diving including courses, daily diving, safaris, special trips and snorkelling.
Divers' Lodge has been established since 1993 and offers the full range of PADI, BSAC and SDI recreational courses. The team is also renowned for pioneering Technical Diving in the Red Sea and prides itself on the quality and professionalism of its team.

Location: At the marina of the Intercontinental in Hurghada.
Instructions for 1st day of diving: A welcome letter will be waiting for you on check-in at your hotel and will notify you of your pick up time.
Dive centre transfers: Guests will be collected from and returned to their hotels by Divers' Lodge.
Boat diving: 2-4 dives a day.
Shore diving: No
Technical Diving available: Yes. Divers' Lodge are technical diving specialists, offering the full curriculum of TDI courses from Nitrox to Advanced Trimix Instructor, including Rebreathers, Advanced Wreck and Gas Blending. On-site custom blending for Trimix and Heliox. Technical Equipment rental.
House reef: No.
Diving day: The boats depart from the marina next to the dive centre at 8.30-9am every day. A morning dive is followed by a buffet lunch on board, and then the boats move to second dive site for the afternoon dive. The boats return to the centre between 4-5pm. Third dives and night dives are also available.
Nitrox: Yes. Less than 50% EAN €6 per tank, more than 50% EAN €8 per tank. Helium and O2 are also available.
Camera hire: Yes
Equipment rental: Approximately €24 per day, payable locally, for a full set of scuba diving equipment.
Lunch: On boat, 50LE.
Non-Divers: Welcome on boat for snorkelling or relaxation, at a cost of €20, payable locally.
Local rules & etiquette: Maximim depth is 30m for recreational diving, 55m for extended range and 100m for Advanced Trimix. A check out dive is required, at a supplement of €10, if you have not dived for 6-12 months. A scuba review is required, at a cost of €80, if you have not dived for a year or more.
Other facilities:
Private beach, swimming pool, marina with watersports facilities, childcare, restaurants and bars at hotel, lockers, shop and repair facility.

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Packages, Courses & Prices
Hurghada Diving Information
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Weather
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Weather

Average daily temperatures in degrees celsius. Please note these are an average taken from all Red Sea resorts and are to be used as a guide only.

Month
Air temp
Water temp
Recommended wet suit
January
23
20
Full 5mm+
February
25
21
Full 5mm+
March
26
22
Full 5mm+
April
29
23
Full 5mm+
May
31
25
Full 3mm+
June
33
26
Full 3mm+
July
35
27
Full 3mm+
August
37
28
Full 3mm+
September
34
27
Full 3mm+
October
30
26
Full 3mm+
November
28
24

Full 5mm+

December
23
23
Full 5mm+
 
   
 
   

Packages, Courses & Prices

BUY ONE GET ONE FREE (for your buddy)
on selected dive courses & packages

See below for details.
Introductory Dives
Price 1 Nov 07 - 31 Oct 08
Price 1 Nov 08 - 31 Oct 09
Bubblemaker
£15
£15
Discover Scuba Diving
£79
£75
Learn to Dive Courses
Scuba Diver
£155
£155
Upgrade: Scuba Diver to Open Water
£179
£179
Open Water/Junior Open Water
Book an Open Water Course and your buddy gets one free* or Book for dates between 1 May - 30 June 2009 and your buddy gets half price
£225
£225
Open Water Referral
£179
£179
Continuing Education Courses

Advanced Open Water
Book an Advanced Open Water Course and your buddy gets one free*

£179
£179
Emergency First Response
£79
£75
Rescue Diver
£255
£255
Enriched Air Nitrox
£85
£85
Packages for Qualified Divers
   
1 Day (2 boat dives)
£30
£30
2 days' diving (4 boat dives)
£60
£60
3 days' diving (6 boat dives)
£90
£90
4 days' diving (8 boat dives)
£120
£120
5 days' diving (10 Boat Dives)
Book 5 days' diving and your buddy gets the same free*
or Book for dates between 1 May - 30 June 2009 and your buddy gets half price

£150
£150
6 days' diving (12 Boat Dives) £150
Book 6 days' diving and your buddy gets the same free*
or Book for dates between 1 May - 30 June 2009 and your buddy gets half price
£180
£180
7 days' diving (14 boat dives)
£210
£210
8 days' diving (16 boat dives)
£240
£240
9 days' diving (18 boat dives)
£270
£270
10 days' diving (20 boat dives)
£300
£300
11 days' diving (22 boat dives)
£330
£330
12 days' diving (24 boat dives)
£360
£360
* Valid for courses/packages commencing 1 January 2009-9 March 2009
Groups policy: 1 free per 10 paying

All Introductory dives and courses include equipment. Continued education courses include tanks, weights and air. Certification and study materials are not included in course materials. Study material must be purchased prior to departure from the UK, or locally (click here for further details). It is advisable to begin reading the manual prior to starting the course.
Packages for qualified divers include tanks, weights and air for 2 dives per day. PADI divers with the Scuba Diver qualification may have to pay a supplement locally for the services of a private guide.

Extras payable locally (if applicable):
1.PADI Certification fees €35 per course (Learn to Dive Courses & Continuing Education Courses).
2.Equipment hire €24 per day (Continuing Education Courses & Packages for Qualified Divers).
3.Lunch & drinks on boat 50LE per day (Introductory Dives, Learn to Dive Courses, Continuing Education Courses & Packages for qualified Divers).
4.Marine Activities Environmental Impact fee €2 per day (Introductory Dives, Learn to Dive Courses, Continuing Education Courses & Packages for qualified Divers).
5.National Parks entrance fee €2 per day (Introductory Dives, Learn to Dive Courses, Continuing Education Courses & Packages for qualified Divers).
6.Check out dive if required €10 (Continuing Education Courses & Packages for Qualified Divers).

7.Scuba Review if required €80 (Continuing Education Courses & Packages for Qualified Divers).
8.10% sales tax applicable on all extras purchased in resort.

 
   
 
    How to Book
Diving packages can only be booked in conjunction with a Longwood Holiday. Offer prices are only valid when booked before travel. You can book online (you will be given the option of selecting diving packages after you have selected your flights and accommodation) or with our specialist diving team on 020 8418 2570.
 
   
 
   
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ALL DETAILS CONTAINED HERE ARE CORRECT TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE AT THE TIME OF PUBLICATION, HOWEVER, WE CANNOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY CHANGES MADE BY SERVICE PROVIDERS THEREAFTER.