Colona Divers - El Gouna
The team at Colona Divers understands what makes a good dive day. They’re based in El Gouna’s Abu Tig Marina, a prime spot for hitting those northern Red Sea wrecks and reefs, often before the bigger Hurghada boats arrive. We’ve found their daily boat trips run like clockwork, and honestly, after a few too many early morning fiascos with other operators, that efficiency is golden. What we really appreciate about Colona is their knack for making divers feel genuinely welcome. It’s a friendly atmosphere, not one of those super-slick operations where you feel like just another number. We love their focus on smaller groups, which means more bottom time and less jostling at the surface. You’ll often find yourself buddying up with regulars who know the sites like the back of their hand, which is always a bonus for finding those elusive stonefish or a passing reef shark. They’re a solid choice for anyone looking to do their Open Water or Advanced, but equally, if you’re an experienced diver keen to explore the Thistlegorm or Abu Nuhas without the usual crowds, they’re definitely worth a look. Their instructors are patient, always happy to go over skills, and genuinely enthusiastic, which makes a big difference when you’re learning.
- Location
- El Gouna, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
- Coordinates
- 27.400333, 33.673077
- Phone
- +20 65 3580113
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.colona.com/
- Courses
- Courses, Learn To Dive, Advanced Courses, Speciality Courses, Pro Courses
- Equipment Rental
- no
Dive Sites Near Colona Divers
Colona Divers provides access to 15 dive sites in El Gouna.
- ABOUDY - 9m (wreck)
- ABOU EL-MAATY - 3m (wreck)
- AL-QUAMAR AL-SAUDI AL-MISRI - 30m (wreck)
- ASHRF ABDO - 60m (wreck)
- ATTIKI (PROBABLY) - 5m (wreck)
- BACCHIS - 5m (wreck)
- BAHRAM - 20m (wreck)
- BASHAYER - 33m (wreck)
- Blind Reef - 21m (reef)
- Bluff Point (Small Gubal island) - 17m
- CARINA (POSSIBLY) - 33m (wreck)
- CHRISOULA K - 10m (wreck)
- CHUANCHOM - 20m (wreck)
- DECO International hyperbaric chamber
- Dolphin House - 15m
Other Dive Centres in El Gouna
Best Time to Dive in El Gouna
The warmest water temperatures in El Gouna occur in August, averaging 28.3°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 20.2°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 20.3°C
- February: 20.2°C
- March: 20.8°C
- April: 22.1°C
- May: 24.5°C
- June: 25.8°C
- July: 27.0°C
- August: 28.3°C
- September: 27.3°C
- October: 26.1°C
- November: 24.6°C
- December: 22.2°C
Marine Life in El Gouna
Home to 64 recorded species including 46 reef fish, 7 whales & dolphins, 4 seagrass & algae, 3 sea cucumbers, 2 sea snails & nudibranchs, 1 sharks & rays.
Notable Marine Life
- Indian Ocean bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus) - Whales & Dolphins
- Grey Dolphin (Grampus griseus) - Whales & Dolphins
- Bridled Dolphin (Stenella attenuata) - Whales & Dolphins
- Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) - Sharks & Rays
- Cowfish (Tursiops truncatus) - Whales & Dolphins
- White Dolphin (Sousa chinensis) - Whales & Dolphins
- Long-beaked Dolphin (Stenella longirostris) - Whales & Dolphins
- Indian Scad (Decapterus russelli) - Reef Fish
- Rock Cod (Epinephelus fasciatus) - Reef Fish
- Bullethead Parrotfish (Chlorurus sordidus) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for El Gouna
Based on average water temperature of 24.1°C, currents 19 cm/s.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 24°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories