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Essential Diving Info
Location: Israel's southern most city on the northern tip of the Red Sea.
Transfer time: Approximately 45 mins from Ovda airport
Dive centres: Aqua-Sport Eilat / Red Sea Sports Club
Medical: Nearest recompression chamber / medical facilities are at Eilat hospital, 5km from the dive centres. |
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Summary: Diving in Eilat
- Eilat boasts warm waters, clear visibility and a wealth of marine species.
- Diving
is conducted from the shore or by boat, with sites ranging from shallow coral
gardens to drift and wall dives.
- Wreck and night
dives are available
to enhance your diving experience.
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 Diving Highlights
Dolphin Reef
Under the directions of a guide, divers can interact
with the family of Dolphins that inhabit the area. The best time to visit
the complex is early in the day, before many divers
have been on site, this is when the Dolphins are at
their most inquisitive and visibility is at its best.
Moses Rock
Shore dive in only 7 metres of water, with an
approximate 400 metres underwater swim from the beach area, but lots to see
getting there. The fish life is absolutely prolific here, a veritable
paradise for underwater photographers.
Japanese Gardens (Boat Dive)
The depth here can vary from
12 - 47 metres. This reef and all areas nearby, fall under the authority of
the Israeli Nature Reserve and there is usually a limit to the
number of divers allowed to dive the site each day.
However, if you have the opportunity, take it because
the coral formations are absolutely stunning with
fish life in abundance. |
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Marine Life
Dolphins, Squid, Octopus, Parrotfish, Barracuda, Glassfish, Stonefish,
Crocodile fish, Rays and Moray Eels. |
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Apres Dive
Eilat is a well-established, European style resort with a variety of international restaurants, bars, cafes and nightclubs. Take advantage of Eilat's VAT-free status at the city's shopping malls and designer boutiques, or safari into the desert by camel or jeep.
Excursions, activities & tours from Eilat >> |
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Activities for Non-Divers
Eilat is a prime location for several types of water activities, including swimming or snorkelling with dolphins, jet-skiing and an underwater safari, to name just a few. If water sports aren't you're idea of fun, than there is plenty to do on land. Visit the holy city of Jerusalem, the hustle and bustle of the Egyptian city of Cairo, the rich minerals of the Dead Sea or step into Jordan's stunning cities of Petra and Massada.
For more information, see Eilat Tours & Activities |
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Current offers with Aqua-Sport Eilat
BUY ONE AND YOUR BUDDY GETS ONE FREE
on PADI Open Water Courses £155
Valid for course starting . 1 May -10 July 2009
BUY 5 DAYS BOAT DIVING GET ANOTHER DAY FOR FREE (6 for 5)
5 Days Boat Diving- £189
Valid for course starting . 1 May -10 July 2009
BUY 6 SHORE DIVES GET ANOTHER 2 FOR FREE (8 for 6)
6 Shore Dives - £55
Valid for course starting . 1 May -10 July 2009
More diving offers >>
Offers can be booked online, or call us on 020 8418 2570.
Dive package offer prices are only valid when booked before travel, and in conjunction with a Longwood Holidays package holiday. Offers valid for new bookings only.
All Introductory dives and courses include equipment. Certification and study materials are not included in course prices. 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 $40 per course (Isrotel Red Sea Sports Club) (Learn to Dive Courses & Continuing Education Courses).
2.Equipment hire $20 per day (Aqua Sport)/ $42 per day (Isrotel Red Sea Sports Club) (Continuing Education Courses & Packages for Qualified Divers).
3.Check out dive if required $60 (Aqua Sport)/ $42 per day (Isrotel Red Sea Sports Club) (Continuing Education Courses & Packages for Qualified Divers).
4.Compulsory diving insurance $25 (Aqua-sport)/ $17 (Isrotel Red Sea Sports Club) (Learn to Dive Courses, Continuing Education Courses & Packages for Qualified Divers).
5.Dives in the Nature Reserve $7 per dive (Continuing Education Courses & Packages for Qualified Divers).
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Hotels in Eilat
Click on each hotel for hotel information. To check the latest prices, visit our price checker page.
5*+ Isrotel Royal Beach
5*+ Hilton Queen of Sheba
5*+ Dan Eilat
5*+ Herod's Resort
5*+ Herod's Vitalis
5*+ Le Meridien
5* Isrotel King Solomon
5* Sheraton Eilat
4*+ Dan Panorama
4*+ Magic Palace
4*+ Isrotel Royal Garden
4*+ Isrotel Lagoona
4*+ Royal Tulip (formerly Golden Tulip Palmira)
4*+ Rimonim Neptune
4* Isrotel Yam Suf (formerly Ambassador)
4* Golden Tulip Privilege (formerly Magic Gardens)
4* Isrotel Sport Club
4* Crowne Plaza
4* Club Hotel
4* Golden Tulip Club
4* Isrotel Agamim (Water Garden)
3* Isrotel Riviera Club |
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