Scuba World Divers Makadi Bay - Hurghada

The team at Scuba World Divers Makadi Bay are our go-to for a smooth Red Sea experience out of Hurghada. We love how they run a tight ship without ever feeling rushed, making them ideal for divers who appreciate efficient logistics and a personal touch. They specialise in those classic, easy-access Red Sea reefs, perfect if you’re looking for vibrant corals and plenty of fish without the hassle of a liveaboard. If you’re a newer diver, or just haven't been in the water for a while, these guys are brilliant for getting your fins wet again in comfort. Our favourite thing about diving with them is their direct access to the Makadi Bay sites. You avoid some of the busier Hurghada boat traffic, which means less time travelling and more time underwater. Picture it: slipping into the warm water, sunlight dappling through schools of antheas and bannerfish, while parrotfish crunch away on the reef below. We’d suggest an early morning trip with them; the light is softer, and the reef feels quieter, giving you a better chance to spot a passing turtle or a blue-spotted stingray resting in the sand. Their house reef dives are also surprisingly good for an afternoon, especially if you fancy a relaxed bimble to round off the day.

Location: Hurghada, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates: 26.991660, 33.899080
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.scubaworlddivers.com/
Certification Agencies: PADI
Languages: English, French, German, Dutch
Price Range: premium

Dive Sites Near Scuba World Divers Makadi Bay

Scuba World Divers Makadi Bay 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