Camel Dive Club & Hotel - Sharm el-Sheikh

Diving the house reef at Camel Dive Club & Hotel is more convenient than epic, but it's got its charms. We often use it for check-dives or a quick afternoon splash when we're not heading out on a boat. You’ll spot plenty of the usual suspects like Yellowtail Surgeonfish and Tail-spot Squirrelfish, along with the occasional Halfspotted Hind hiding in the coral. The main draw here is easy access and familiarity, perfect for blowing off some nitrogen or testing new gear. While you won't get dramatic drop-offs, it’s a friendly site for newer divers building confidence.

Location
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
27.909498, 34.324810

Marine Protected Area: محمية رأس محمد

Best Time to Dive in Sharm el-Sheikh

The warmest water temperatures in Sharm el-Sheikh occur in August, averaging 29.9°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 22.5°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 23.6°C
  • February: 22.8°C
  • March: 22.5°C
  • April: 23.3°C
  • May: 25.6°C
  • June: 26.9°C
  • July: 28.4°C
  • August: 29.9°C
  • September: 28.6°C
  • October: 27.8°C
  • November: 27.1°C
  • December: 25.3°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Sharm el-Sheikh

Nearest Dive Centres to Camel Dive Club & Hotel

Marine Life in Sharm el-Sheikh

Home to 13 recorded species including 6 whales & dolphins, 5 reef fish, 1 sharks & rays, 1 crabs & lobsters.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Camel Dive Club & Hotel

Based on average water temperature of 26.0°C, currents 10 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