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The
„THE OASIS DIVING CENTER“ is as well
as the hotel “The Oasis” a joint project
of Werner Lau and Sinai Divers. Due to this
cooperation a maximum amount of service, professionalism
and joy of diving can be offered.
The
diving centre, professionally run by Monika
Menz and Rudi Robisch is situated directly in
the hotel of "The Oasis", 20km north
of Marsa Alam. Monika and Rudi are old hands
in the South of the Red Sea for years and are
looking forward to diving with you.
With
their team of multilingual diving instructors
and dive masters they offer all levels of instruction
according to SSI, Barakuda (CMAS) and PADI guidelines.
Equipment
The
new diving centre is equipped especially to
cover the requirements and wishes of the divers.
Even in times of high demand we guarantee enough
hire equipment for everyone. The centre is equipped
with at least the following equipment:
30 Jackets (Scubapro)
30 Regulators with octopus, pressure gauge and
inflator
30 Sets of mask, snorkel and fins
50 wetsuits (all 5mm thick)
10 diving computers (compressed air/nitrox)
10 underwater torches
For the efficient organisation of the diving
we have 100 12l aluminium tanks (DIN + INT)
filled from two compressors available. For guests
with equipment problems, our well stocked workshop
is available if needed, supported by the advice
from our staff.
It
goes without saying, that nitrox is also available
here without charge!
Your
own Equipment
All
private equipment is stored in boxes at the
Dive Centre and will be transported to the dive
boats each day by our staff.
Your Safety
Our
diving boats and land vehicles are all equipped
with oxygen and a first-aid-kit, as well as
radio and telephone. The nearest medicinal facility
is in Marsa Alam or, in severe cases treatment
is ensured in Hurghada. The nearest decompressions
chamber is only 10 km away in Marsa Shagre.
Diving
Sites
The
area around Marsa Alam is rated as one of the
best diving area in the world and as one of
the few diving areas in the Red Sea that's not
overrun.
There
is something here for everyone, gently sloping
dives from the beach, trips by car to more remote
bays or trips by boat to legendary reefs such
as Elphinstone, Abu Dabbab and Samadai Reef
(Dolphin House).
The
house reef which drops down fast and steeply,
has everything experienced divers could wish
for.
 We
also offer further trips by car to more remote
bays or by boat to the top spots on the infinite
reefs.
The
walls of the famous Elphinstone reefs (deep
sea white tipped sharks), the lush soft corals
that grow down into the blue, decorated with
sponges, gorgonian fans and farns, cast their
spell over everyone. Abu Dabbab (Swim through's
and caves) and Samadai Reef (large schools of
dolphins) are further highlights.
House
reef
Directly
in front of the diving centre there is a wonderful
house reef (border reef). Here a super conditions
for beach dives, night dives and open water
dives during courses.
Dives
are made from the jetty which is built out over
the edge of the reef. The sea is about 12 m
deep here. The reef slopes slowly down before
dropping off sharply into the blue! The reef
can be dived to the north or to the south.
Along
with some very pretty hard and soft corals there
are also large numbers of typical Red Sea fish.
A real highlight are the large pelagic fish
travelling along the "aquatic road”
in north/south direction. Along with manta rays,
turtles and dolphins, more and more dugongs
have been sighted.
One
dive at the house reef per day is included in
the diving box "The Oasis". This also
includes early-morning dives and night dives.
On few days in the year with strong wind the
rough swell can make the access to the reef
more difficult or even occasionally impossible.
Diving
trips
Most
of the diving trips take place by car. We offer
trips daily in both the morning and the afternoon,
each including one dive. The travelling time
is between 5 minutes to 1 hour depending on
the diving site. For more distant reefs 2 tank
dives are offered. In addition, boat dives are
offered regularly to the various super reefs
such as Elphinstone, Abu Dabbab and Samadai
Reef.
In
all, we offer a selection from about 30 different
diving spots which guarantees a diversity of
dives.
Diving
courses
To
allow you a first impression of diving, we offer
introductory dives at the pool several times
a week free of charge. For those who are interested
in learning to dive we offer professional courses
to SSI, Barakuda (CMAS) and PADI guidelines.
These courses last four days in small groups
of up to a maximum of 6 people.
The
course is planned so that the theory and practical
instruction (6 dives) alternate to make the
course more interesting. After passing the exam,
the diving students receive an internationally
recognised certificate (SSI/PADI Open Water
Diver / CMAS*).
For
those who only wish to try out diving in the
wonderful under water world of the Red Sea,
we also offer this opportunity with introductory
dives of 15-20 minutes. In a depth of only 4-5
meters it is like being in an aquarium and you
can enjoy the beautiful world of the coral reefs.
This service is offered on a one-to-one basis
of one guest and one diving instructor.
We
also offer advanced courses up to SSI Divecon,
CMAS Gold and PADI Divemaster as well as different
special courses and nitrox diving.
Werner Lau Information Request
for The Oasis - Marsa Alam
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