Camel Dive Resort, Egypt
Camel Dive Club, Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt
Camel Dive Resort in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, is a renowned destination for diving enthusiasts seeking an unforgettable underwater adventure. Nestled in the heart of Naama Bay, this resort offers a perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and access to some of the Red Sea’s most spectacular dive sites. Camel Dive Resort provides everything a diver needs, from professional scuba diving courses and guided diving trips to high-quality equipment rental.
With stunning coral reefs, diverse marine life, and vibrant underwater landscapes just minutes away, it’s an ideal choice for both novice and experienced divers looking for a memorable diving holiday.
Camel Dive Boutique Hotel & Dive Resort
Camel’s Dive Resort has everything you need under one roof. Comfortable and affordable accommodation, swimming pool, famous roof top bar and restaurants.
Camel have 4 comfortable dive boats that visit the spectacular dive sites around Sharm el Sheikh including Tiran, Ras Mohammed and the wreck of the Thistlegorm.
Camel Dive Club & Hotel is centrally located in Naama Bay, Sharm El Sheikh. Established in 1986, it has earned a reputation for exceptional facilities, outstanding service, and a welcoming atmosphere.
Designed by divers for divers, the club offers everything needed for a fantastic diving holiday, making it perfect for individuals (including solo travellers) and groups alike. The boutique hotel features 38 comfortable rooms, and the dive centre is an SSI Diamond Instructor Career Development Center, SSI Classified Center, and SSI Blue Oceans Partner. Its facilities include a specially designed diver training pool. Guests can also enjoy the Italian-inspired Pomodoro restaurant, a terrace café offering homemade ice cream and sandwiches, and the renowned Camel Rooftop Bar. The property is fully accessible, with accommodations for a range of disabilities, including wheelchair access.
Situated in the pedestrian zone of Naama Bay, the hotel is just a 10-minute drive (10 km) from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport. Guests are a two-minute walk from the main beach, providing direct access to beach diving, snorkelling, and relaxation. The diving centre is also a short 10-minute walk from Naama Jetty, the departure point for daily boat trips to local dive sites, the Straits of Tiran, and Ras Mohammed National Park.
Camel Dive Club & Hotel – Recent Achievements
- 2024: Achieved recognition as a Diamond SSI Training Center, celebrating our team's dedication to training and certifying SSI divers.
- 2023: Became Egypt's only Gold Green Fins member, ranking 5th globally among Green Fins centers for our commitment to environmental sustainability.
- 2022: Earned the title of Green Star Hotel, setting the standard for sustainable hospitality practices.
- 2021: Completed a full refurbishment of our hotel and resort facilities, introducing an à la carte breakfast service and a premium breakfast experience.
- 2019: Joined The Green Fins Initiative, supported by the UN Environment Programme and The Reef-World Foundation. As a Green Fins member, we uphold the internationally recognized environmental standards for responsible diving and snorkeling tourism.
- Accommodation
- Pool / dive training area
- 4 dive boats located a short walk away
- Famous roof top bar
- Italian restaurant
- On-site dive centre
Intinerary
The waters around Sharm El Sheikh are home to some of the Red Sea’s most celebrated dive sites, attracting divers from all over the world. Here are some of the main sites:
- Ras Mohammed National Park
Known for its vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life, Ras Mohammed is one of Egypt’s most famous dive areas. The park includes spots like Shark Reef and Yolanda Reef, which offer dramatic drop-offs, schools of fish, and a variety of colorful coral species. - The Straits of Tiran
Located between the Sinai Peninsula and Tiran Island, these four reefs—Gordon, Thomas, Woodhouse, and Jackson—feature stunning underwater landscapes, strong currents, and abundant marine life. This area is ideal for experienced divers who want to encounter pelagic species like barracudas, sharks, and rays. - SS Thistlegorm Wreck
The SS Thistlegorm, a British WWII cargo ship, is one of the most iconic wreck dives in the world. Lying at around 30 meters, the wreck is still packed with wartime artifacts, including trucks, motorcycles, and ammunition, making it an underwater museum with a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere. - Dunraven Wreck
Another historic wreck, the Dunraven, sank in 1876 and is now home to a variety of coral and fish species. It’s a relatively shallow dive, making it accessible to many divers and providing a unique wreck experience within reach. - Temple
Named for its towering coral pinnacles that resemble temple columns, this site is teeming with marine life, from clownfish and moray eels to lionfish and parrotfish. The dramatic rock formations and soft corals make it a stunning and relatively easy dive. - Shark Reef
A picturesque wall dive located within Ras Mohammed National Park, Shark Observatory offers stunning views of both the surface and deep water. The currents here attract larger marine species, giving divers a chance to spot reef sharks, turtles, and barracudas.
These dive sites around Sharm El Sheikh provide something for everyone, from historic wrecks to thriving coral reefs and abundant marine life, making it one of the most diverse diving destinations in the world.
