Diving in Sharm el-Sheikh: 5 Star PADI Dive Centre

Sharm El Sheikh Centre

Badawia Hotel, Al Ferouseya, Hadaba Ras Umm Sid, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt.

Our Sharm El Sheikh diving centre is located in the heart of the Hadaba Ras Umm El Sid area, offering easy access to some of the best Red Sea dive sites.

Hadaba Ras Umm El Sid is in the southern part of Sharm El Sheikh, just 10 minutes from Naama Bay and 5 minutes from the Old Market. Here, you’ll find a wide range of accommodation — from 5-star and 3-star hotels to Airbnbs — some with house reefs perfect for snorkelling, others with aqua parks. Many are within walking distance or just a short ride away. We provide free transfers from anywhere in Sharm El Sheikh to our dive centre, to the jetties, and back to your hotel. However, we recommend that divers stay nearby to minimise travel time and maximise time in the water.

Ras Umm Sid – Shore & Night Diving in Sharm El Sheikh

The Ras Umm Sid dive site is only about 5 minutes from our Sharm El Sheikh dive centre, where we conduct shore dives and night dives. The site features spectacular gorgonian fan corals cascading down the reef wall, along with a rich variety of soft and hard corals. Schools of reef fish are visible throughout the dive, making it one of the most scenic shore dives in the Red Sea.

Naama Bay – Perfect for Beginners & Training Dives

Naama Bay’s house reef is just 10 minutes away and is ideal for try dives, beginner scuba courses, and refresher/reactivation dives. The shallow, sloping seabed and sheltered conditions make it perfect for training. The reef is home to many juvenile fish, and lucky divers may spot large turtles grazing in the seagrass — an unforgettable sight for both new and experienced divers.

Join us for unforgettable Sharm El Sheikh diving adventures — book your dive today and discover the beauty of the Red Sea.

Our Facilities

Daily Diving Trips

Free Nitrox 32%

Equipment Hire

Swimming Pool

Services

Free Transfers — Sharm El-Sheikh:
We provide free pick-up and drop-off between any hotel in Sharm El-Sheikh, our dive centre, and the dive sites/jetties.
Please request your transfer when you book.
Check-In & Check-Out Counter :
Our staff will welcome you to our Sharm dive centre, give a brief orientation, check your equipment, review your medical questionnaire, and answer any questions. During your dives, we’ll transport your gear and tanks to each dive site. When you return to check-out, you’ll find your equipment washed and dried.
Daily Boat Diving — Sharm El-Sheikh:
Our dive boats run daily trips to Ras Mohammed National Park, the Strait of Tiran, and local Sharm dive sites. Enjoy up to three dives per day on board.
Scuba School — PADI Courses in Sharm El-Sheikh:
At our Sharm El-Sheikh dive centre, we offer PADI diving courses in multiple languages, from beginner to professional level.
House Reefs — Shore Diving:
Ras Umm Sid is one of Sharm El Sheikh most beautiful local dive sites and can be dived from shore or by boat. Naama Bay offers a sheltered, confined area that’s ideal for beginners and training dives.
Diving Equipment Hire:
Our rental equipment is regularly maintained and serviced by our experienced equipment technician.
Compressor Room — Cylinders & Gas:
We provide 8, 10, 12 and 15-litre aluminium cylinders with DIN valves as standard, suitable for sidemount and backmount. Nitrox 32% (EAN32) 12-L cylinders are free of charge for Nitrox-certified divers. 15-L cylinders (air or Nitrox) are available for an additional fee. Trimix gas blending is available for certified technical divers — please request in advance when you book.
Rinse & Dry Area:
We provide three freshwater rinse basins with adjacent drying racks for your dive gear. Our staff are happy to help and can rinse and hang your equipment for you.
Seating & Waiting Area:
Relax in our covered seating area—enjoy a cold Deco beer, coffee or tea, meet and socialise with other divers, and sign your dive log. Right next door, the air-conditioned Safety Stop Restaurant & Café serves great food and cold drinks.

Our Team

Passion, love for the ocean, and professionalism

This is what all our dive instructors, divemasters and operating staff have in common. Together we don’t only have countless logged dives, but also many years of experience. We are dedicated in making your diving experience with us unforgettable. That is why we proudly say diving with Circle Divers is the best way of diving. Because with us you can enjoy your own adventure, have fun and be safe at the same time. So don’t hesitate and become part of our family!