Camel Dive Club and Hotel have been at the very heart of Naama Bay in Sharm el Sheikh for over 30 years and their hard work has been recognised repeatedly by winning a host of Trip Advisor and Diver awards over the years. The facilities for divers and non divers have evolved greatly, but Camel remains one of the friendliest boutique hotels with a reputation for the quality of its recreational and technical training. Ever popular with families and solo divers alike, experience the superior service for your next diving holiday in Egypt.
With only 38 rooms on site, Camel is a welcoming boutique hotel. The rooms are large and have private bathroom, fridge and safe. The rooms have been refurbished during the 2020 closure, with new beds, flatscreen TVs, and energy-efficient air conditioning. We love the pool view rooms as standard. Thirty Pool view rooms have their own terrace or balcony overlooking the pool. Eight standard rooms are of the same quality, but without pool view and without terrace or balcony. Five of the ground floor pool view rooms are fully accessible to wheelchair users. Free wireless internet access is available at hotspots around the Hotel, including the balconies and terraces of some rooms
The continental breakfast is now an a la carte service where guests can pre-book their breakfast straight from their phone or tablet. You can upgrade to the premium breakfast service for a small surcharge. which includes 4 breakfast choices: English breakfast, traditional Egyptian breakfast, healthy breakfast and vegan breakfast. You can also chose to upgrade as part of your prebooked package to half board, and include one starter, one main course, one dessert with one soft drink/water each evening. Dine in the superb Italian inspired restaurant, catch up with friends at infamous sports and roof bar, or grab a tasty treat from ice cream parlour or bakery.
The Camel team have thought of everything you could need, all a stone's throw from your room. The swimming pool has been designed for use by both divers and sun seekers. Please be aware, dive training may take place in the pool during the day. Naama Bay beach is only a 2 minute walk from the hotel itself. All of the public areas are wheelchair accessible. Few resorts in Sharm are as environmentally conscious with a number of initiatives to give back to their local environment. It's not surprise, Camel is a regular hot spot for guests and locals alike.
Thirty Pool view rooms have their own terrace or balcony overlooking the pool. All our rooms have en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, refrigerator, tea and coffee making facilities, satellite TV, and safe deposit box. Free wireless internet access is available at hotspots around the Hotel, including the balconies and terraces of some rooms.
Eight standard rooms are of the same quality, but without pool view and without terrace or balcony.
View entry requirements here Entry requirements for Egypt are the same for all travellers, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status. You do not need to provide proof of your vaccination status for entry to Egypt. From 18th March, when you travel to England from abroad you: do not need to take any COVID-19 tests before you travel or after you arrive do not need to fill in a UK passenger locator form do not need to quarantine when you arrive This applies whether you are vaccinated or not. It includes people who are transiting through England. Updated 21 JUN 2022
The Red Sea is between 4-5 hours flying time direct from the UK. Scuba Travel have over 20 year's experience in the Red Sea and have carefully selected a fleet of luxury liveaboards and superb hotels that meet our exacting standards.
Explore the sheer beauty of the Red Sea on a Red Sea liveaboard from North to South. Sharm el Sheikh, Hurghada and El Gouna are popular resort locations, whilst Marsa Alam, El Quesir and Hamata are perfect for those looking for quiet escapism.
View entry requirements here Entry requirements for Egypt are the same for all travellers, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status. You do not need to provide proof of your vaccination status for entry to Egypt. From 18th March, when you travel to England from abroad you: do not need to take any COVID-19 tests before you travel or after you arrive do not need to fill in a UK passenger locator form do not need to quarantine when you arrive This applies whether you are vaccinated or not. It includes people who are transiting through England. Updated 21 JUN 2022
Fine weather is the order of the day pretty much throughout the year, with rainfall quite rare and short lived. The hottest time of the year is July to August with air temperatures over 30°C. Even in Egypt's so called 'winter' the average rarely falls below 20°C. Water temperature varies from 20°C in February to 29°C in September. Please choose your exposure suit accordingly, depending on your personal preferences.
Our holiday packages are inclusive of flights from London Gatwick for a fully ATOL bonded holiday. A supplement may apply for regional departures if possible. Times and any applicable supplements will be confirmed by your travel consultant before you finalise your holiday. Unfortunately, not all regional flight routings are compatible with liveaboard schedules. Our advertised liveaboard packages with Emperor and Aggressor fleets exclude flights. Please ask for a quote to add these to your booking. If you wish to make your own flight arrangements to Egypt, let us know and we can arrange transfers as required. Please do not confirm any flight arrangements yourself before your boat space is confirmed by us.
As flights are direct between the UK and Egypt, there are no stop over options available.
All UK visitors to Egypt need an entry visa (valid for a 30 days.Do ensure your passport has 6 months validity from your return date to prevent any issues with immigration. This can be obtained on arrival with cash payment. Or you can now apply online by clicking here Save time and prebook your visa with Scuba Travel's prepaid visa service. It is your responsibility to ensure your passport is valid and you fulfil entry requirements. Regulations can change: please review current FCO advice: click here to review
Scuba Travel requires all of our customers to have diving insurance. Please make sure that you have appropriate cover for your diving activities. We also strongly recommend you have travel insurance. It's worth taking out travel insurance once you have paid your deposit to ensure you are covered for unforeseen events and cancellation.
Your covid proof of vaccination must match your passport name and flight ticket name. Please speak to your local GP or check out the latest NHS advice on updating your NHS details or for other travel immunisations: click here to go to the NHS
Flights to Egypt are charter flights with TUI or EasyJet. TUI seating is allocated at check in and you cannot check in online. For EasyJet flights you will be able to manage your booking online with the airline directly and select any payable seating/baggage extras.
Egypt does not permit digital boarding passes. You must print your boarding passes/flight coupons for both flights. TUI do not enable online check EasyJet allow online check in via their website
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On arrival in Egypt, you will need to clear immigration and collect your baggage. Our representative will be waiting either airside around the baggage carousel or in the arrivals hall. They will be holding a board with either Scuba Travel, your destination or your name on it. If you have prepaid for our visa service, you will be given your visa on arrival. If you have any issues at all locating your rep, please contact us. We have an emergency contact, manned by a member of the team here in the UK. Call 0044 7747 488 002. We will be able to help your rep locate you in the airport.
Airport transfers are always included in your liveaboard or resort holiday package when using our flights. Our representatives will advise where to find your transfer outside of the airport. We try to keep transfer times as short as possible, with most being no more than 30mins travel time from the airport to the boat/hotel. If you have made your own flight arrangements to land in Egypt, please confirm at the time of booking if airport transfers are included or available at an additional cost
At the end of your holiday, your return transfer details will be advised locally. There is currently no departure tax leaving Egypt.
Tipping is entirely at your discretion. We do not make recommendations as to how much to tip. Should you wish to leave a tip for the staff and crew, it should reflect the level of service you have enjoyed.
Euro, USD and sterling cash (notes) are all widely accepted. It can be handy to have small denominations of Egyptian pounds for use outside of the hotel/tipping. Credit and debit cards are accepted in most hotels and larger restaurants, but will be processed in Egyptian pounds and subject to a transactions surcharge,
Mobile phone coverage will depend on your carrier - please confirm any overseas charges before travel.
European 2 pin plugs
Kit hire can be arranged in resort and is paid for locally
Special trips, night dives, 3rd dives and any extras are arranged and paid for locally
The dive centre has a small, limited shop on site
Free nitrox - please mention at the time of booking
A typical deposit for this holiday is around £250 per person, although this will depend on your exact flight option - larger deposits may be required for some flight options/dates
We accept mastercard and visa debit or credit cards. If you would like a pay by link to complete check out via email please let us know and it can be set up for you. We do not take AMEX. All non sterling card payments and UK business debit cards will be subject to the 3% surcharge. Alternatively, you are welcome to pay via bank transfer. Overseas bank transfers must add £8 to the sterling total to cover international handling fees. We are not able to accept PayPal transactions or personal cheques.
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7 nights accommodation in a superior room on a continental B&B basis (2 people sharing) - meal plan upgrades available Prebooked as standard are 5 days diving (2 dives/day), 12lt tank, weights, plus free nitrox. Local marine park fees may apply for divers. Return airport transfers are included You will need an Egyptian visa for entry if you wish to be able to dive at all of Sharm's sites, including Ras Mohammed and the Thistlegorm - please speak to your travel consultant to see if you are able to use our Egyptian visa service or if this needs to be arranged in advance/on arrival.
Excluded from your package are any meals or drinks outside of your above package Special trips/excursions, night dives, nitrox, kit hire and courses are all paid for locally. There is a 5euro compulsory reef tax. Tipping is entirely at your discretion. We do not make recommendations as to how much to tip. Should you wish to leave a tip for the staff and crew, it should reflect the level of service you have enjoyed. Talk to your consultant about adding international flights from the UK for a competitive price
Go diving in Sharm and see for yourself the thrilling combination of gorgeous reef diving, high impact walls, drift dives and of course, the world famous wrecks. Sharm is a veritable haven for divers with Ras Mohammed and Tiran on your doorstep and a whole host of local dive sites to boot. No matter what experience level, there truly is something here for everyone. Most sites are no more than an hour's sail from shore so you will quickly find yourself ready to jump. The local dive sites which snake along the shore are ideal for new divers, refreshers or check dives.
The dive centre is only a short walk away from Namma jetty where the majority of the Camel fleet depart from daily. This smooth operation takes care of all the kit logistics so you just have to jump aboard and take a giant stride into the water. Two or three tank dives are offered every day with 6:1 divers per guide. Shore diving is also a mere moments from the dive centre. Normally a morning and afternoon guided shore dive is on offer so no matter what your passion, Camel Dive Club and Hotel will tick all the boxes.
As of June 2022 Camel Dive will offer SSI courses for diver training. This includes use of the SSI online training platform, which includes easier access and a more interactive and enriching learning experience. Their digital certification card system is easily accessible both on and offline. Additional features include an easy-to-use logbook where you can log all the details for your dive and share your dives with your dive buddy. All SSI courses are available here with the on site pool for training.
Agency equivalency certification PADI Scuba Diver = SSI Scuba Diver PADI Open Water Diver = SSI Open Water Diver PADI Advanced Course = SSI Advanced Adventurer PADI Rescue Diver = SSI Stress & Rescue
This dive site takes the name Temple from its majestic formation of coral columns. Temple has a large pinnacle, far from the main reef, that reaches up to the surface. Divers may find Giant Morays, Blue Spotted Sting Rays, large groups of Lion Fish, and Scorpion Fish on the pinnacle. The site also boasts colourful corals in many shapes and Gorgonian Fans.
Ras Nasrani has a wall that reaches to about 50m, and an interesting coral plateau. The wall has small pinnacles and crevices where divers may spot Giant Morays and Puffer Fish. One of the interesting spots of this dive site is the shallow area where divers can practice buoyancy by swimming through hula hoops. A Red Anemone can be found in the coral garden at about 18m, bright red at depth. The coral garden ranges from 5 to 14m with soft coral, Gorgonian Fans and Porite Coral formations.
Sunk in 1941 in the Gulf of Suez, the world famous wreck SS Thistlegorm was loaded with a cargo of armoured Bren-Gun carriers, BSA motorcycles, jeeps, trucks, rolling stock, aeroplane parts, stacks of rifles, radio equipment, munitions, and a plentiful supply of Wellington boots. The Thistlegorm is a heaven for wreck enthusiasts, but is also one of the most underrated fish dives in the area, attracting schooling Barracuda and providing a hunting ground for giant Tuna and Snapper. This is a special trip offered at an extra cost and can be arranged locally.
Famous for the stranded wreck Louilla this is the largest reef in diameter of all the reefs in the Strait of Tiran. There is a shallow sandy area close to the reef with Blue Spotted Sting Rays, Cornet Fish, schooling Goat Fish and baby Napoleons. Next to this spot is a plateau of hard coral with schools of reef fish, such as Banner Fish, Butterfly Fish and Parrot Fish. The plateau ends in a drop off where divers may spot magnificent creatures, such as Manta Rays, Eagle Rays, Potato Groupers and often White Tip Sharks passing by.
This is the smallest reef in the Straits of Tiran. Dives are usually made on the eastern side of the reef where the water is calmer. When conditions are good and if air consumption permits, it is possible to circumnavigate the reef. The reef reaches from 0.5 to 28m where it forms a plateau.where two row of Gorgonian Fans are home to Long Nose Hawk Fish,. Near this spectacular site is a small soft coral garden. Here divers have a good chance of seeing turtles tunas and jacks. On the wall itself you find small pinnacles encrusted with coral and lots of Anthias buzzing around.
This is the longest reef in the Strait of Tiran. The highlight of this reef is a wall that starts from the surface, reaching about 45m. Here divers find crevices with resident Giant Morays, as well as Groupers and Puffer Fish. Near the wall are pinnacles where divers might find Nudibranchs and Pipe Fish. Giant Barracudas and Jacks cruise past in the blue away from the reef.
This the best coral garden in Sharm El Sheikh. and one of the most colourful reefs The site is one of the best and most famous in the Red Sea. It has an amazing underwater landscape. The most dived part of the reef is the southern end due to its calm waters. The coral garden is at the western corner of the reef, between 5 and 12m. It resembles a big aquarium, with schools of Black Snappers, Red Tooth Triggerfish and Cornet Fish. The northern part of the reef is dived when the sea is calm, usually in the summer. This dive is done in blue water, to search for a school of Scalloped Hammerheads! On this side you find the wreck of Lara at a depth of between 45 and 120m.
This is considered one of the top 10 dive sites in the world. The dive starts at Shark reef with an impressive wall that drops down to 800m. The currents from the Gulf of Aqaba blend with currents from the Gulf of Suez, bringing lots of nutrients. This phenomenon creates the perfect conditions for a rich variety of corals to thrive. You see Acroporas, Brain Coral, Fire Coral, Brocoli Coral and Pulsing Polyp Coral among many others here. Huge schools of Snappers, Bat Fish, Barracudas, Unicorn Fish and Jack Fish hover by the steep wall of the reef. A large saddle joins Shark reef to Yolanda Yolanda reef has a small wall coming from the surface that forms a plateau from 12 to 20m. Many small pinnacles with colourful soft corals and abundant marine life can be found on the plateau. The ship Yolanda crashed on the reef in the 1980's and lay on its side until a storm pushed it over the edge and down to 180m. Some remains of the ship and its cargo still lie in shallow water. Yolanda carried
Here is one of the most exciting dive sites in Ras Mohammed It offers divers three highlights, a wall, a coral garden and a satellite reef. The sheer wall is very porous with lots of small crevices. It has a couple of penetrable caves, each with separate entrances and exits. The wall becomes a sandy plateau where divers may find Blue Spotted Sting Rays, Feather Tail Rays and Eagle Rays. The coral garden ranges from 10 to 18m ending in the satellite reef. This reef, 50m away from the main reef, consists of small pinnacles covered with soft corals and Gorgonian Fans. For the more adventurous, the drop off on the edge of the satellite reef usually presents stronger currents bringing big creatures to feed.
This dive is a must in the Ras Mohammed National Park. There are overhangs on the wall where divers may find Potato Groupers resting, and pinnacles covered with purple, pink and green soft coral serving as homes for Nudibranchs and Pipe Fish. At 22m you see a pinnacle with a Table Coral, surrounded by Glass Fish. If divers get really close to the cavities of this pinnacle they can see Boxer Shrimps and Cleaner Shrimps having a feast. Light penetrates parts of the wall, giving the impression of a cathedral. Juvenile fish can be spotted on the plateau at the corner of the reef.
One of the most beautiful dive sites in the Ras Mohammed National Park. This is a gentle drift on a large sloping plateau between 5 and 30 meters where you see the drop off. Turtles are easy to spot in this area and the corals are pristine. The ancient table corals serve as a resting place for Marble Groupers and divers may see Crocodile Fish and Blue Spotted Sting Rays underneath them. There are many Gorgonian Fans along the edge of the drop off. Eagle Rays and occasionally Whale Sharks come to feed on plankton brought up from the depth by currents.
The Dunraven is a popular wreck in the Red Sea. She was carrying spices, cotton and timber from India when she hit the reef in 1876, caught fire and sank. The wreck lies upside down at 30m and resembles a large cave. Inside divers can find schools of Yellow Goat Fish, and Giant Morays. The hull is encrusted with corals and full of marine life, such as Nudibranchs, Pipe Fish and the very rare Ghost Pipe Fish. This is a special trip offered at an extra cost and can be arranged locally
Camel's main restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Its Italian coffee, and generous breakfast and lunch buffets are popular with residents and guests. Pomodoros dinner menu features Italian grilled meat , fish dishes, and homemade pizza. The terrace is cooled by fans and mist in summer, and heated in winter.
Vanilla Cafe offers over 20 flavors of classic premium Italian gelato innovated by the original creator Chef Claudio. Packed with chunks, layers, and vibrant flavours from zingy fresh fruits to decadent cookies and chocolates, it is crafted from only the finest ingredients. Vanilla has perfected the art of creating traditional gelato, as it should be, to make your day a little sweeter.
Probably the most famous bar in Sharm El Sheikh, Camel Bar is actually three bars. All three bars serve extensive dinner and drinks menus, including cocktails and shooters
Camel is a legendary hotel and dive hub in central Sharm. A firm favourite for 30 years with on site dive centre, pool, restaurants and famous Camel Bar.
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Ras Um Sid
Skill level: Novice | Ave Depth: 15 | Max Depth: 30This dive is usually done as a drift starting on a small wall reaching from the surface to 18m and dropping into deeper water when you reach the corner. This site is famous for an incredible sea fan forest that starts at about 15mt. At the far corner of the dive site, where currents meet, divers may spot schools of Snappers, Barracudas and large Napoleons. On the other side you find one of the most amazing coral gardens in Sharm El Sheikh. It has small pinnacle formations with soft coral and abundant marine life.