Sharm El Sheikh is on the East Coast of the Egyptian Red Sea on the Sina Peninsular. In general when booking a package to Sharm El Sheikh the destination airport will then be Sharm El Sheikh International Airport. 

If you don't have a deal with your Tour Operator just catch a local taxi to reach Sharm El Sheikh. 

For Sharm El Sheikh you will need your passport and an entry visa. The entry visa is obtained simply by purchasing the applicable stamps at the airport when you arrive. 

It is not a requirement to be vaccinated before coming to Sharm El Sheikh. The sanitary standard is for sure different from the European standard and the water and food may cause slight stomach upsets. 

The main currency in Sharm El Sheikh is the Egyptian pound. The Euro and US dollars are well accepted more so than currencies from other countries.. 

The time zone for this locality is GMT+2. 

In winter time the temperatures are around 20 degrees (max) daytime and 12 degrees at night. In summer time the temperatures range from around 37 degrees (max) during the day and 20 degrees at night. 

In Sharm El Sheikh has favorable weather all year round but from November until April at is advisable to bring with you some warmer clothes wind-cheaters and hats are advisable as in this period it can be quite windy. 

The water temperature in the Red Sea is never less than 18 degrees. The average water temperature is 23 to 24 ˚C. 

We recommend bringing a 5mm suit in the winter time and a 3mm in the summer for this site in the Red Sea. 

The average visibility is 25 meters. 

The currents are characteristic of the sites but they are not overly strong. The water currents do not reduce the beauty of the dive sites rather they help to provide a rich undersea landscape. 

No you cannot. Using gloves to dive in the Red Sea is prohibited by Egyptian Law in order to avoid approaches to the flora and fauna of these wonderful undersea landscapes.. 

No you cannot. Knives are prohibited for diving in the Red Sea by Egyptian Law. 

Dive In is inside the Renaissance Golden Beach View Resort. To contact our center managers call:  +20 (0) 10.54.25.313. 

On arrival in Sharm you should call our base leader on +20 (0) 12 393 4419 to confirm that you have arried as planned and agree the timing for your first day. 

You will need to fill out the registration forms including medical statement and liability release submit your diving license and log book let us know your equipment needs the number of dives that you wish to do and present a copy of the confirmed booking if you purchased the dives on-line. 

A medical certificate is only required in cases with recent medical conditions. If you are unsure it is wise to bring the certificate with you.. 

Yes you can! We accept licenses from most recognized international diving schools like CMAS BSAC NAUI SSI VTLD. 

Yes for sure you can! You just have to take part in a Scuba Review to feel comfortable again in the water. If you haven't been diving for more than a year and a half you may be required to undergo a Scuba Review which is a theoretical lesson and knowledge reviews which will allow you to return more easily to the open water. 

The dive packages for Sharm El Sheikh are inclusive of: tanks weights boat trip dive guide and shuttle service to and from the Hotel (Sharm El Sheikh area). 

No you don't but you can rent one in our dive centre. If you don't have a scuba computer you can use a depth gauge and the dive tables to dive. 

Dive In Sharm uses 12 liter aluminum tanks. On Request we also have 15 ltr steel tanks (surcharge applies) all tanks are available as DIN or INT fitting. 

The planned dives in Sharm El Sheikh are all inside the no decompression limit and with a maximum depth of 30 meters.  

Yes for sure there are! We organize special trips to the WW wreck of the Thistlegorm and day trips to Dahab to dive the fause Blue hole and Cayon sites. We also offer night dives. Our regular program includes the Ras Mohamed national park and the Tiranisland area dive sites. 

In Sharm El Sheikh Dive In arranges the dives in full days only. This means that we offer 2 separate dives on the same boat trip with the boat departing in the morning around 8:30am and returning around 4:00pm. 

In Sharm El Sheikh lunch is arranged and served on the boat. 

The maximum dive time is 1 hour. 

No it doesn't. When possible we divide the divers according to their dive experience. When organizing the diving buddies we check the logbooks and we try to match divers with the same type of license similar experience and numbers of dives. 

In Sharm El Sheikh it is obligatory for all divers to dive with a guide. This rule is imposed by the CDWS (chamber of diving and watersports) and all guides have to be current members of the CDWS. 

The boats from Sarm El sheikh depart from either the Travco marina or the Sharks Bay marina. 

We use wooden Egyptian boats that measure 22 to 26 meters in length. The boats are very comfortable and all of them have shaded decks and a fully enclosed lounge area. Enjoying the relaxed atmosphere is easy because the boats are very spacious. 

At Dive In Sharm El Sheikh 15 to 30 seats are available on each boat. 

Yes you can. Dive In rents boats to private groups and if requested and subject to availability you can also have a private dive guide. 

All Dive In Centers have third party insurance with DAN Europe. 

Yes our boats are professionally equipped for every emergency. The presence of oxygen tanks is guaranteed. 

Sharm El Sheikh has a modern Hyperbaric Chamber thisis located next to the main Marina. 

Dive In Sharm El Sheikh has a membership with Red Sea Search and Rescue who operate speed boats fully equipped for any diving emergency they even have AED on board and are capable of performing underwater searches as well as arranging Hospital treatment of the patient once evacuated. 

No you can't. For everybody who wants to try the dive experience or start their discovery of the undersea world Dive In offers the Discover Scuba Diving course that will let you make 1 dive after a short theory course and a swimming pool lesson. After your completion of the course we will issue you a Discover Scuba Diving license with a validity of 1 year. Of course you can add as many dives as you wish after finishing the DSD program. 

Dive In in Sharm El Sheikh offers a wide range of PADI Courses from FREE Discover Scuba to Divemaster plus various specialties. 

Yes it is. The Discover Scuba is always free. 

Ins Dive In Sharm El Sheikh provides courses in 6 different languages: Italian English German French Arabic and Russian. 

To start the PADI courses the minimum age is 10 years.Bubblemaker is available for kids 8 and 9 years old. 

In Sham we do not have fixed days for starting the course. When booking a course in advance we will fix the date. If you have not made an advanced reservation then as soon as you arive in Sharm contact the diving centre to fix a starting time. 

Diving equipment is included in the following courses: Discover Scuba Discover, Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver 

Yes for sure you can buy other dives with us! Or book them in advance on-line together with your course. 

Yes there are. The prices of the packages and courses have a lower price when you book on-line from the web site. 

To buy the courses and the dive packages with the special on-line prices you have to reserve and pay for them on-line at least 48 hours before your arrival. 

You can pay the services booked on-line with credit card or by bank transfer to one of our affiliated banks. 

Yes you can but in this case the total payment is either charged to your credit card or needs to be made by single bank transfer. 

Yes you can arrange your dives with our staff according to your preferences when you make the check in at Dive In center in Sharm El Sheikh. 

No because these kind of dives are influenced by weather conditionsvisibility and sea conditions. These variables mean that the special trips have to be arranged on location. 

Dive In offers snorkeling trips boat trips and a wide range of water sports. 

Dive In does offer snorkeling excursions. You will snorkel with one of our guides who will show you the wonders of the underwater world. 

The boat trips are not available on-line only on location. 

Yes Dive In offers diving safaris.