Shams Diving Centers - Safaga
Shams Diving Centers is one of those steady operations in Safaga that just gets the job done. We've always found their setup practical, located right on the house reef, which is a real bonus for easy shore dives or just a quick refresher. They run daily boat trips out to the usual Safaga spots, and while it's not a flashy setup, their boats are comfortable enough for a day on the water. If you're staying at the Shams resort and want convenient diving without fuss, they’re a solid choice. It's a good pick for divers who appreciate straightforward service and easy access to some decent Red Sea diving.
- Location
- Safaga, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
- Coordinates
- 26.799316, 33.943890
- Phone
- +20 65 3260044
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.shamsdivingcenters.com/shams/de/
- Courses
- yes
- Equipment Rental
- yes
- Air Fills
- yes
- Address
- km 8 Safaga/Hurghada Rd. Safaga, Safaga, 11341, EG
Dive Sites Near Shams Diving Centers
Shams Diving Centers 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