James & Mac Diving Center - Hurghada

The team at James & Mac Diving Center are exactly who we want to spend a week diving with in Hurghada. It’s a German-run operation, which means everything runs like clockwork, but with a friendly, relaxed vibe that puts you instantly at ease. We’ve found their daily boat trips to be a real highlight, consistently hitting some excellent spots away from the usual crowds. What we really appreciate about James & Mac is their commitment to finding quieter, more rewarding dives. Instead of just hitting the big-name sites every day, they’re great at reading the conditions and knowing where the action is without the jostle of twenty other boats. We've had some cracking drifts around Abu Ramada North with them, watching those big Napoleon wrasse cruise past, and our favourite has to be their mini-safaris. Just a couple of days out on the Red Sea, sleeping on the boat, waking up to the smell of salt and coffee, and being the first in the water at places like Giftun Soraya. The dive guides are incredibly knowledgeable, pointing out the smaller critters – the nudibranchs tucked into a coral crevice, the shy moray peering from its hole – and never rushing you. It’s perfect for divers who appreciate efficient logistics paired with a genuinely personal touch.

Location: Hurghada, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates: 27.183756, 33.829056
Phone: +201223118923
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.james-mac.com
Courses: Introductory Dive, Beginner Training, Advanced Training, Professional Career
Languages: German

Dive Sites Near James & Mac Diving Center

James & Mac Diving Center provides access to 15 dive sites in Hurghada.

Abu Hashish Drift - 15-30m (drift)
Abu Hashish Lagoon - 5-15m (reef)
Abu Nugar - 5-20m (reef)
Abu Ramada Cave - 10-20m (cave)
Abu Ramada - Ost - 10-25m (reef)
Abu Ramada Plateau - 15-30m (reef)
Abu Ramada South - 10-25m (reef)
Abu Salama - 5-20m (reef)
Aquarium - 8-20m (reef)
Aquarius Diving Club - 5-15m (reef)
Aquarius Diving Club - 5-15m (reef)
Balena - 15-30m (wreck)
Banana Reef (reef)
Ben El Gebel - 10-25m (channel)
Blue Water Dive Resort - 5-20m (reef)

Other Dive Centres in Hurghada

Best Time to Dive in Hurghada

The warmest water temperatures in Hurghada occur in August, averaging 28.9°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 22.0°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

January: 23.1°C
February: 22.3°C
March: 22.0°C
April: 22.8°C
May: 24.9°C
June: 26.2°C
July: 27.5°C
August: 28.9°C
September: 28.1°C
October: 27.3°C
November: 26.6°C
December: 24.8°C

Marine Life in Hurghada

Home to 47 recorded species including 33 reef fish, 7 whales & dolphins, 4 seagrass & algae, 1 sharks & rays, 1 sea cucumbers, 1 hard corals.

Notable Marine Life

Indian Ocean bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus) - Whales & Dolphins
Grey Dolphin (Grampus griseus) - Whales & Dolphins
Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) - Sharks & Rays
Bridled Dolphin (Stenella attenuata) - Whales & Dolphins
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 Hurghada

Based on average water temperature of 25.4°C, currents 20 cm/s.

Shorty or Rashguard - warm 25°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