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Extra Divers Makadi Bay, the founding location of Extra Divers Worldwide established in 1998, is situated directly on the beach of the Cleopatra Luxury Resort, approximately 30 km south of Hurghada. The center offers complimentary transfer services for guests staying at Madinat Makadi hotels.
As an SSI, CMAS, and PRO-NRC affiliated dive center, Extra Divers Makadi Bay provides a comprehensive range of certification courses from Open Water Diver through Assistant Instructor. Specialized SSI programs include Scuba, Freediving, Rebreather, Extended Range (XR), Ecology, Emergency Training, Mermaid, Snorkel Diver, and Swim. For those new to diving, try-dives and special children's courses are available for ages 8 and up. The center also offers refresher courses like Scuba Skills Update. Specialty certifications such as Nitrox (theory only), Deep Diving, Wreck Diving, Stress & Rescue, Advanced Adventurer, and DPV/Scooter Specialty are also available.
Extra Divers Makadi Bay caters to all experience levels with a diverse diving program. Divers can explore the beautiful house reef directly in front of the center, which features a sheltered shallow area and a main reef section at depths of approximately 14 to 18 m. A convenient golf buggy service transports equipment to and from the jetty, complemented by a free cylinder service. The house reef is known for regular sightings of turtles, seahorses, and various reef fish.
For offshore adventures, the center organizes day-boat and traditional felucca trips, offering half-day and full-day excursions to the finest reefs located between Hurghada and Safaga. A notable highlight is the weekly excursion to the 110-meter long Salem Express wreck, a significant dive site with a maximum depth of 25 m. Other impressive dive sites regularly visited include Panorama Reef, Abu Kafan, Tobia Arbaa, Ras Abu Soma, Carless Reef, and the "Dolphin House Reef" for dolphin encounters. Early morning, sunset, and night dives are also part of the program.
The center supports specialized diving with Nitrox 32% offered free for all certified Nitrox divers, along with sidemount, freediving, and rebreather tracks. Equipment rental includes 6, 10, 12, and 15 liter aluminum tanks (DIN & INT valves), with 120 sets of Aqua Lung equipment available. Divers can also rent full equipment, masks, fins, snorkels, wetsuits, and underwater cameras. The facility features secure personal equipment lockers, spacious air-conditioned classrooms, cozy seating areas, and operates six dive boats equipped with oxygen and first aid kits. The experienced, multilingual instructor team provides training in German and English.
Makadi Bay offers excellent diving conditions with water temperatures ranging from approximately 21-23°C in winter to 26-30°C in summer. Visibility in the Red Sea averages 20 meters, often exceeding 50 meters on optimal days. Extra Divers Makadi Bay provides a comprehensive and practical diving experience for all levels, from beginners to advanced technical divers, ensuring access to the Red Sea's vibrant marine life and diverse dive sites.
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