Dive centre · El Quseir
Pharaoh Dive Club
About the centre
Meet the crew.
Pharaoh Dive Club is a British-run, conservation-focused centre at Roots Camp, just north of El Quseir town. Founded by Steve Rattle and Clare Meadows, it specialises in relaxed, shore-based diving along 'the Jewel of the Red Sea', with PADI training and a strong eco/marine-conservation ethos. An independent, personal camp ideal for divers who value small groups and reef stewardship.
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Around El Quseir
Diving near El Quseir.
Pharaoh Dive Club is based in El Quseir, Egypt. Coral Playground lists 2 dive sites and 6 other dive centres in El Quseir, so you can compare your options and plan a few days of diving in one place. Depths, certification levels and access types below come from our own dive site records.
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Before you dive
Good to know.
How do I book with Pharaoh Dive Club?
Where a centre has published courses, pick one in the Certification courses panel, choose a date and add it to your cart. For anything that is not listed, such as fun dives or equipment rental, contact the centre directly or post a question in the Q&A section on this page. Divers who have been here can often help too.
Do I need to be certified to dive with Pharaoh Dive Club?
Not necessarily. Most dive centres offer introductory dives for people who have never dived, led by a professional in a small group. If you are already certified, bring your certification card and logbook so the team can match you to the right dives. Check minimum ages and any medical questions with the centre before you arrive.
Which certification levels can I take?
Most recreational dive agencies follow a similar ladder. Open Water Diver is the first level and typically qualifies you to dive to 18 metres. Advanced Open Water usually extends that to 30 metres, and rescue and professional-level courses build on both. Ask the centre which agency it teaches with and what each course includes.
What happens on a day of diving?
A typical day starts with a briefing on the dive plan, depth limits and hand signals. You then assemble and check your equipment with your buddy, enter the water from the shore or a boat, and dive at an easy pace with your guide. Between dives you rest at the surface, and afterwards you log what you saw. Your guide may change the plan if the weather or sea conditions call for it, because safety comes first.
What should I bring?
Bring your certification card, logbook, swimwear, a towel, reef-safe sunscreen and a refillable water bottle. Tell the centre about any medical conditions or medication before you dive, and ask what equipment is included if you plan to rent. Sharing your shoe, wetsuit and jacket sizes in advance saves time on the day.
Can I fly after diving?
Allow time for nitrogen to leave your body before you fly. Common guidance is at least 12 hours after a single no-decompression dive and 18 hours or more after repeated dives or several days of diving, and many divers simply wait 24 hours. Follow your instructor's advice and plan your last dive well before your flight home.
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