Diving in El Gouna; Red Sea diving holidays in El Gouna with Longwood Holidays

Green Gouna

Green Gouna, an El Gouna community initiative, has been established since January 2003 and involves all the dive centres, hotels and many outlets. The goals of Green Gouna are to help develop the resort as an ecotourism destination. Green Gouna pursues this goal by involving the entire community in the protection and preservation of the delicate Red Sea and El Gouna environments through education, recycling, clean-up campaigns, festivals and the establishment and the enforcement of environmental standards and guidelines.

There is an ongoing push in El Gouna to eradicate the use of plastic bags, replacing them with recyclable paper bags or other re-usable materials.
Installation of recycling bins for glass, paper, plastic and cans in El Gouna.
Conservation awareness campaigns directed to staff, residents and visitors.
Establishment of an educational photo gallery on El Gouna wildlife.
Installation and maintenance of mooring systems for diving boats in cooperation with the Hurghada Environmental Protection and Conservation Association (HEPCA).

Environmental Guidelines
Help us preserve the natural beauty of El Gouna by observing the following rules:

Don't pick up shells, not even the empty ones on the beach
Don't touch the mangrove trees
Don't touch, feed, or catch fish or crabs
Don't touch or step on the coral; take care when snorkelling
Don't throw litter in the sea or anywhere else
Dont buy souvenirs made of shells or animal products – most of which are illegal to import/export
Motor-operated cars and bikes are not allowed on the beach

	El Gouna is the place to come if wreck diving is your thing, with easy access to Abu Nuhas, the famous 'ship graveyard' of the Red Sea. The area is also known for frequent dolphin encounters, with the friendly creatures often surprising divers with sudden appearances on journeys to and from dive sites. More information on El Gouna >> Excursions & activities from El Gouna >>	Essential diving info Diving highlights Marine life Apres dive Activities for non-divers Map of dive sites The Dive Tribe The Dive Tribe Prices "Green Gouna" Hotels in El Gouna Red Sea Diving home

Essential Diving Info Location: On the Red Sea coast of mainland Egypt, about 25km north of Hurghada. Transfer time: Approximately 30 mins from Hurghada airport Dive centres: The Dive Tribe Medical: Nearest recompression chamber / medical facilities are at El Gouna hospital, located a few minutes away from the dive centre.

Summary: Diving in El Gouna From the Straits of Gubal in the north to El Fanadir in the south, around 50 dive sites are accessible by spacious and comfortable day boats leaving from the Abydos Marina in El Gouna. Between 1 and 2 hours away, you will find dive sites ranging from shallow coral gardens such as Abu Galawa and Shaab el Erg, to wall diving sites such as Um Gamar and Blind Reef. El Gouna is uniquely positioned to dive some of the finest wrecks in the Red Sea. The wrecks of Abu Nuhas are only 1 and a 1/2 hours away and the S/S Thistlegorm can be reached in 2 and a 1/2 hours. Frequent Dolphin encounters in this area exhilarate divers with surprise appearances on journeys to and from dive sites.

Diving Highlights Abu Nuhas A ship graveyard containing the wrecks of Giannis D, Carnatic, Kimon M and Chrisoula K. All the ships are around 100m in length and found between 5 and 28 metres below the surface. These wrecks can only be dived if weather conditions permit, due to their location. There is great coral life in the area and lots of schooling fish around the wrecks. The S/S Thistlegorm The Thistlegorm was a 126m long and 17.5m wide merchant vessel commandeered by the navy during World War II. In the early hours of 6th October 1941 she was hit by two German bombers. Rediscovered in the early 90's, sitting upright at 30m, she has become one of the best wrecks in the Red Sea. Her holds are open and easily accessed showing the full range of cargo which includes ammunition, trucks, motorbikes, armoured vehicles, plane wings and engines, trains and tenders, Wellington boots and waders. The wreck is exposed to the tidal currents and prevailing winds, which can make this dive inaccessible at times. These conditions and the depth of the dive means that this is only open to experienced divers. Shaab Um Gamar One of the nicest sites in the Hurghada area, packing lots of action into its small confines. There is a small wreck, lying at around 25m, as well as a very dense population of reef and pelagic fishes.

Marine Life Seahorses, stonefish, eaglerays, turtles, dolphins and white tip sharks, to name but a few.

Apres Dive El Gouna is home to a number of restaurants, bars and cafes around the downtown and Abu Tig Marina areas, offering plentiful nightlife opportunities. Nightclubbers also have the option of visiting nearby Hurghada. Many of the hotels enjoy spa and massage facilities, and the resort is also home to an 18 hole USPGA golf course, a go-karting trek and numerous other activities. Excursions, activities & tours from El Gouna >>

Activities for non-divers Snorkelling, water sports, golf and desert safaris are some of the many adventures in El Gouna. Excursions, activities & tours from El Gouna >>

Green Gouna Green Gouna, an El Gouna community initiative, has been established since January 2003 and involves all the dive centres, hotels and many outlets. The goals of Green Gouna are to help develop the resort as an ecotourism destination. Green Gouna pursues this goal by involving the entire community in the protection and preservation of the delicate Red Sea and El Gouna environments through education, recycling, clean-up campaigns, festivals and the establishment and the enforcement of environmental standards and guidelines. Environmental Initiatives There is an ongoing push in El Gouna to eradicate the use of plastic bags, replacing them with recyclable paper bags or other re-usable materials. Installation of recycling bins for glass, paper, plastic and cans in El Gouna. Conservation awareness campaigns directed to staff, residents and visitors. Establishment of an educational photo gallery on El Gouna wildlife. Installation and maintenance of mooring systems for diving boats in cooperation with the Hurghada Environmental Protection and Conservation Association (HEPCA). Environmental Guidelines Help us preserve the natural beauty of El Gouna by observing the following rules: Don't pick up shells, not even the empty ones on the beach Don't touch the mangrove trees Don't touch, feed, or catch fish or crabs Don't touch or step on the coral; take care when snorkelling Don't throw litter in the sea or anywhere else Dont buy souvenirs made of shells or animal products – most of which are illegal to import/export Motor-operated cars and bikes are not allowed on the beach

Current offers with The Dive Tribe FREE 32% NITROX For all qualified divers booking 3 day or more diving packages Valid for guests arriving 1 Jul 2008 - 31 Oct 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. Packages for qualified divers include tanks, weights and air for 2 dives per day. Extras payable locally (if applicable): 1.Equipment hire €30 per day (Continuing Education Courses & Packages for Qualified Divers). 2.Lunch on boat 25LE per day (Introductory dives, Learn to Dive Courses, Continuing Education Courses & Packages for Qualified Divers.) 3.Scuba Review if required €39 (Continuing Education Courses & Packages for Qualified Divers). 4. Red Sea Governate tax €2 per day (Introductory dives, Learn to Dive Courses, Continuing Education Courses & Packages for Qualified Divers.) 5. Daily boat charge €3 per day (Introductory dives, Learn to Dive Courses, Continuing Education Courses & Packages for Qualified Divers). Effective from 1 Mar 2008


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