11 independent reviews for Learn to scuba dive in the Red Sea
Reviews for Learn to scuba dive in the Red Sea
Sandra Smith review 23 Sep 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The kindness of the staff; they could t do enough for us2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Just relax into the experience3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Local people were the staff, you were encouraged not to wear beach shoes as it could damage the coral, the tour operator supported conservation on the coral the reduced its single use plastics4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
ExcellentDave Stapleton review 10 Aug 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Watching my sons first training dives with his instructor.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Be aware that the diving days may involve 3 dives and will take longer than you might think. If you need anything when you're there, just ask and they can probably get or arrange it for you.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Everything was provided by local operators, from the community, all living in Dahab. Diving, horse riding and quad bikes all from the accomodation, or within a couple of miles.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Marlene Brüggemann review 30 Apr 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Mark Schmidt review 17 Sep 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Wonderful to return to diving after 30 years2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Busy times are October and April, due to school vacations.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Very conscientious about diving etiquette, use of less toxic sunscreens, and use of less single use plastics.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Excellent experience, beautiful diving, and great staff.Sheryn Jones review 25 Aug 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The feeling of belonging, of being part at the accommodation, AND all the diving2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Don't over think it, just do it3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Most certainly.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Best ever, most relaxing and fantastic.Chris Egan review 13 Aug 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
There were many memorable moments but the standout for me was our first open water dive. It was my first experience in the Red Sea and the corals and sea life were stunning.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Be prepared for a very relaxing time in a fabulous environment a world away from life in the UK.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
The dive center had a strong local feel from the indigenous team and use of local produce, and also an environmental conscience.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
The vacation was fabulous and a great experience for me and my three active children.Jonathan Lockwood review 3 Oct 2018
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The most memorable part I guess was having the best dive-buddy a man could ask for (she was very calm and relaxed- perfect for my personality), and chilling out with the blind cat "Lady"; she was adorable!2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Hmmmm......I would say not to come expecting some ritzy pent-house type suite where you have every amenity you can possibly imagine. The place is really nice, clean, environmentally-responsible, provides everything you'll need, and if you happen to be lucky enough to spend time with the family that owns the place, you'll likely want to go back. I felt like an extension of the family while I was there, and all of the staff went out of their way to make my stay there very warm, welcoming, and best of all-relaxing, oh-so-relaxing! I think they were secretly putting Lotus flowers in my food because I really considered not leaving. Also, anti-litter laws have not really been established so there is a bit of trash around the city in general (none in the resort though) but you get used to it quickly. There are a lot of cats and dogs roaming freely on the streets but are mostly friendly and it was pet-heaven for me.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
If I spend money in a country I visit, then it benefits the locals. I did my best to adhere and contribute to environmental sustainability (except for the times I forgot and used plastics bags- force of habit) which I don't find to be difficult, but it does require a little extra awareness that can be attained by maintaining more consideration for the environment in the little things.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
This might be the best vacation I've had. I can't say enough good things about this place: The family, the friends of family, the dive instructor, my dive buddy (DB), the blind cat, the goats down the street, the terrible imported wine at the liquor store ;), the free upgrade to Sea-View, the great food with an amazing chef, the perpetual sea-breeze, how cheap everything was (at least after coming from vacation in Iceland)......just a wonderful time. Looking forward to continuing my dive training/excursions there.Nigel Lamb review 5 Jun 2018
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The incredibly relaxed and friendly atmosphere at the resort. Made to feel like part of the family.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Just be aware of the FO advice for traveling to this area and then, as we did, notice that the experience is pretty much the opposite of what you're supposed to expect . . you think you'll have to be somewhat wary / on edge of potential problems and then find nothing other than a wonderfully friendly and relaxed atmosphere.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Absolutely. There is a lot of plastic / litter around in Egypt but the operator and many locals are fighting really hard to put things right and certainly have an excellent environmental / conservation ethos.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
One of the best vacations I've had. Went for a week for our youngest son to learn to dive and we're now planning to go back next year with the whole family. Can't wait!katherine Church review 10 Aug 2015
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
My final dive - I really could do it!2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Go with the flow - its very laid back3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes - it's a family run business and all the staff were local. Diverge were doing their best to recycle and clean up the beaches of plastics.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Excellent - if you want a friendly open hearted place to stay and learn to dive then I couldn't recommend it more highly.Gareth Jones review 17 Mar 2015
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Learning to dive in such a beautiful place is the obvious answer but it was the overwhelming friendliness of everybody that we met. The whole team made sure that we had the most amazing experience and we were treated as if we were part of their family.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Do not hesitate to book this vacation! The people are fantastic, the place is beautiful and the more relaxed nature of the area due to its more remote location made for a far more relaxing vacation than you would have at other resorts in the region3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
The whole operation was centerd around local people and the local economy. We were actively encouraged to reduce our environmental impact and respect the environment which we were lucky enough to see4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
An exceptional vacation that will live in the memory for many years to come. We will be returning to the area, staying and diving with the same people before too long.Read the operator's response here:
We are so happy that you enjoyed your vacation with us and it was pure joy to have you
and Hannah join us. Thank you so much for all your positive feedback and we all look
forward to welcoming you back sometime soon.
Diederik Kohnhorst review 1 Jan 2014
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Everything was fantastic but the most memorable part was the diving. We went diving every day and saw lots of coral and fish. Staying with this operator was also very relaxing. They looked after us wonderfully, everything we wanted was provided and nothing was too much trouble.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Book it! You won't regret it.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, the local people were employed by Dive Urge and they actively recycle anything they can.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
It was fantastic. Can't wait to go again.Holiday Reviews
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