Freedom Divers - Safaga
The team at Freedom Divers are a solid choice for anyone looking to dive Safaga without the bustle of the bigger centres. We love their focus on smaller groups. It means you’re not just another face on a crowded boat, which, let’s be honest, can make all the difference when you’re trying to enjoy a quiet drift over a vibrant reef. They’ve been operating since 2007 under German-Egyptian management, and that blend really shows in their smooth operation and relaxed, friendly vibe. Our favourite thing about them is their commitment to getting you to the quieter spots. We’ve had some cracking dives with them, often feeling like we had the whole reef to ourselves, drifting past huge gorgonian fans and watching schooling bannerfish swirl around the pinnacles. They’re also big on technical diving, certified with TDI and SDI, so if you’re looking to push your limits, or just want to explore a bit deeper on a less-frequented wreck, they’re perfectly set up for it. We’d suggest chatting with them about their morning schedules; sometimes an early start means getting to a site like Panorama Reef before the day boats arrive, and that’s when you really see it at its best.
- Location
- Safaga, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
- Coordinates
- 26.765910, 33.942986
- Phone
- +2065 325 30 39
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.freedom-divers.de/
- Certification Agencies
- CDWS, TDI, SDI
- Courses
- yes
- Equipment Rental
- yes
- Air Fills
- Air, Nitrox, Trimix
- Languages
- German, English
- Price Range
- budget
Dive Sites Near Freedom Divers
Freedom Divers 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