Dive Review of Sham's Hotel & Dive Centre in
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Sham's Hotel & Dive Centre: "Fantastic Dive Operation", Feb, 2024, by Kelley Price, WA, US ( Reviewer 6 reports with 5 Helpful votes). Report 13035.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity
Dive Operation		Shore Diving
Snorkeling
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Comments	I was the only diver there (tourism overall was down in February due to the conflict in Israel - honestly it's not having any repercussions in Egypt except lower tourist numbers!), so had personal attention from the staff & divemaster. Because we were in Egypt for a long trip, I decided to just use rental gear except for my computer. They spent the time getting me into really good quality, good condition gear that fit me properly. Then Joe & I piled into a truck and headed off for the dive site. A very rocky beach entry (had I known I probably would've brought my very sturdy rock dive booties) which was tough on the balance, but once we were in the water the diving was absolutely fantastic. Super clear water, LOTS of fish and critters, Joe (Yusef) spent time ensuring that I saw everything, and he was careful to keep an eye on my air supply. I dove with them for only two days, and wished I could have stayed longer. I'll definitely be back! The hotel was basic but clean (don't get the corner room, it's just too small - luckily they weren't full and let us switch). The restaurant's breakfast wasn't great, but it was adequate. The lunches and dinners though were FANTASTIC. And you can order at the restaurant and they'll bring it to your room when it's ready so you can veg out and eat in your room - the food arrives piping hot. The staff were all super friendly and helpful. We loved Dahab. Much more than Sharm El Sheik.
Websites	Sham's Hotel & Dive Centre Sham's Hotel & Dive Centre
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	251-500 dives
Where else diving	Fiji, Hawaii, Caribbean, Cozumel, Bahamas, Belize, Australia
Closest Airport	Sharm El Sheik	Getting There	Getting to Cairo is an easy overnight flight from the US to a connection in the UK or Europe and then a shorter flight to Cairo. Then a quick one hour or less flight to Sharm. Approximately one hour drive from Sharm to Dahab.
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny	Seas	calm
Water Temp	80-84°F / 27-29°C	Wetsuit Thickness	3
Water Visibility	75-150 Ft/ 23-46 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	Standard no deco limits
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	yes
What I Saw
Sharks	1 or 2	Mantas	1 or 2
Dolphins	None	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	1 or 2	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters		Large Fish
Large Pelagics
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter		Boat Facilities	N/A
Overall rating for UWP's		Shore Facilities	N/A
UW Photo Comments	fantastic clear water and great light make for good pictures

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Dive Review of Sham's Hotel & Dive Centre in Red Sea

Sham's Hotel & Dive Centre: "Fantastic Dive Operation", Feb, 2024,

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Dive Review of Sham's Hotel & Dive Centre in
Red Sea