Aquastars Dive Centre & Dive Safaris - Safaga
The team at Aquastars Dive Centre & Dive Safaris are exactly who we want to dive with in Safaga. These guys have been around since the late 80s, and that longevity really shows in their smooth operations and relaxed, professional vibe. They’re based right on the beach, which means easy access for day boats and a chill atmosphere between dives. We really rate Aquastars for their focus on the Safaga area. While other centres might jet you all over, Aquastars knows these reefs inside and out. That deep local knowledge means they can pick the best spots based on conditions, often getting you to sites like Abu Kafan or Panorama Reef when they’re quieter. We love their dive safaris too, a great way to properly explore the remote south. Expect well-maintained boats, good food, and a crew who genuinely enjoy what they do. If you’re looking for a dependable, no-fuss dive operator who puts the diving first, Aquastars is our top pick in Safaga.
- Location
- Safaga, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
- Coordinates
- 26.813160, 33.946354
- Phone
- +20 10 08552922
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.aquastarsdiving.com
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star Dive Resort [padi:35788]
- Address
- Amwaj Blue Beach Resort and Spa, Abu Soma, Near Safaga, Red Sea, No State, Egypt
Dive Sites Near Aquastars Dive Centre & Dive Safaris
Aquastars Dive Centre & Dive Safaris provides access to 15 dive sites in Safaga.
- Abu Hamra - 21m
- Abu Kafan - 15-40m (wall)
- Abu Kafan North - 25m
- Abu Kafan South - 25m
- Abu Saaf ED - 21m
- Abu Sawatyr - 19m
- Abu Soma Paradise House Reef (reef)
- Aida
- AIDA - 40m (wreck)
- AL KAHFAIN - 50m (wreck)
- Al Kahfain (Wreck) - 22m (wreck)
- Aluminium - 15-30m (wreck)
- Anemone Garden - 22m (reef)
- Aquarium - 19m
- AQUA SAFARI - 34m (wreck)
Other Dive Centres in Safaga
Best Time to Dive in Safaga
The warmest water temperatures in Safaga occur in August, averaging 29.2°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 22.1°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 23.1°C
- February: 22.3°C
- March: 22.1°C
- April: 22.8°C
- May: 25.0°C
- June: 26.5°C
- July: 27.7°C
- August: 29.2°C
- September: 28.6°C
- October: 27.4°C
- November: 26.7°C
- December: 24.9°C
Marine Life in Safaga
Home to 32 recorded species including 22 reef fish, 5 whales & dolphins, 2 seagrass & algae, 1 sharks & rays, 1 sea cucumbers, 1 hard corals.
Notable Marine Life
- Indian Ocean bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus) - Whales & Dolphins
- White Dolphin (Sousa chinensis) - Whales & Dolphins
- Long-beaked Dolphin (Stenella longirostris) - Whales & Dolphins
- Bullethead Parrotfish (Chlorurus sordidus) - Reef Fish
- Slender grouper (Anyperodon leucogrammicus) - Reef Fish
- Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) - Sharks & Rays
- Desjardin's Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma velifer) - Reef Fish
- Diagonal Butterflyfish (Chaetodon fasciatus) - Reef Fish
- Dapple coris (Coris variegata) - Reef Fish
- Blue Trim Parrotfish (Scarus ghobban) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Safaga
Based on average water temperature of 25.5°C, currents 16 cm/s.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 26°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