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The TopDive center is located in The Brando hotel on Tetiaroa atoll, in Polynesia, 30 km northeast of Tahiti. The services of this ecolodge-type dive resort are top of the range in the middle of an enclosed crystal clear lagoon, encircled by 13 motus, with no pass allowing the boat to transit from the lagoon to the open sea. The Brando is the only hotel on Tetiaroa Atoll. Its eco-responsible measures respect the environment, with air conditioning that runs on seawater drawn from the sea, lighting powered by two thousand solar panels, a generator running on coconut oil, and waste treatment. The activities are nature-oriented with a visit to the organic orchard, the discovery of the scientific research station, and a Polynesian culture session with the archaeological tower. Each of the 35 villas is located on the beach where the turtles roam and have a private swimming pool. Built with traditional materials, with outdoor bathrooms, these villas allow for a local colourful lifestyle. The Varua Polynesian Spa, integrated into the natural environment, offers the best holistic treatments inspired by Polynesian techniques, as well as relaxation areas with a steam bath. The two restaurants, overseen by a Michelin-starred chef, serve fusion cuisine inspired by Polynesian, Oriental, and Western cuisine, as well as traditional French cuisine. Meals can be served in your villa. The place is famous because Marlon Brando bought the property. Today it belongs to French Polynesia. The interior of the island is not accessible to the public, so take a walk along the coastline. You can take a dip in the crystal clear waters of the lagoon. Whale watching trips are organized during the season from mid-July to mid-October. The trip must be booked 48 hours in advance. On-site dive bookings can be made at the hotel concierge desk. [+]

Red Sea Diving Safari Marsa Shagra Village is a 3-hour drive from Hurghada (253 km) and 30 minutes from Marsa Alam (40 km). This place is ideal because of its Housereef, 2 km long, made up of North and South reefs which join to form a natural bay with a sandy slope going down from 1 to 10 m first, then continuing to the outer drop-offs, at 40m deep. To dive there, you can take an unlimited diving package each, with your buddy. You first do two guided orientation dives on arrival, then you dive without a guide, within the limits of your prerogatives and according to the package you have chosen. The administrative office is open from 8 am to 5 pm but it is possible to dive from 6 am to 8 pm. Zodiacs moored at the jetty can be used to explore the outer dive sites (at an extra charge). An air-conditioned classroom with a flat-screen TV is available for training, unless you choose the PADI eLearning course solution, allowing you to enjoy your diving holidays more! Bring thick-soled slippers with adjustable fins to go diving from the shore, otherwise, you'll have to rent them on site! From here, we leave early morning to Elphinstone in a fast semi-rigid boat. We leave for the reefs of Satayah from the port of Hamata (navigation 2 hours) or by speed boat from Wadi Lahami (navigation 45 minutes). You can also reach Shaab Samadai, a marine park where you can swim with dolphins in the wild, in 30 minutes by car and then in 20 minutes by zodiac. A hyperbaric center is located on-site within the village of Marsa Shagra. Each diver must pay the mandatory insurance of 7 euros for the duration of the stay (does not cover hospitalization or transportation). On-site, there are 4 type of accommodations adapted to the budget of each diver. [+]

The Blue Dimensions Ducks Dive Centre is located at the Aquamondo Hotel in Safaga. This brand new hotel is completely dedicated to families thanks to the Aquapark and to groups because of its large capacity. There are other hotels nearby, so you can walk along the beaches. Alternatively, in the morning, a driver picks up divers from the hotels north of Safaga. The more exclusive Amarina Abu Soma Resort is adjacent to the Aquamondo marina, from where Nathalie's and Lutz's boats depart, each carrying between 15 and 35 people. Each boat has a closed dining area, two showers with toilets, a solarium and shaded areas with mattresses, benches, and tables. The sea trips are done on a daily basis with meals on board, which vary each day according to the established menu (Egyptian meal, chicken, fish). The sailors are very attentive to ensure that you have a good time on board, in complete serenity. The Dimensions Bleues training center offers PADI and FFESSM certifications. The first day for beginners starts from the beach, next to the marina. The standards of supervision are particularly high with quality teaching. Here, the same instructor manages only one or two N2 or N3 students at the same time and one to three N1 or Open Water Diver students. The instructors dedicate themselves to these training courses in order to offer you an adapted and personalized teaching method. Dimensions Bleues offers particularly attractive diving holidays at the El Manzil hotel. Ideal to fully enjoy your diving holidays in Safaga with comfortable rooms, tasty cuisine, lazing on your private balcony, and having a drink at the terrace bar. Finally, everything is ready to explore the best dive spots in Egypt! [+]

Wonderful dive is located at Rohanou Beach Resort, 10 km south of Qoseir, on the edge of Zerib Kebir Bay, fairly sheltered from the waves and the prevailing wind. Your transfer is organized from one of the two airports Marsa Alam or Hurghada to arrive at the hotel. The center opens from 8 am to 5:30 pm but early morning dives take place from 6 am, as well as night dives at 6:30 pm. Every morning and afternoon, the Wonderful dive shuttle allows the transfer of divers from the following hotels: Flamenco Beach & Resort (20 mn), Mövenpick Resort (18 mn), Radisson Blu Resort ( 15 mn), Utopia Beach Club (10 mn), Pensee Azur Resort (10 mn), Novotel Marsa Alam (7 mn). In front of the Rohanou Beach Resort, you will discover the magnificent House Reef starting with a shallow bay. Heading south, you explore canyons and caves. To the north, take a stroll in a magnificent coral garden. You also have the choice to change House Reef by driving to the Akassia Swiss Resort, on the edge of Meheleg Bay, further south. Another Wonderful dive center is installed there, which allows you to discover along with vertiginous drop off (exposed to the wind). You can embark on a Zodiac, along the House reef, to Nemo City, a garden of anemones from 28m to 35m deep or to Zereb Soraya to walk in canyons and caves, before returning to the pontoon while snorkeling. You also leave in the morning by jeep and minibus to make 2 dives along the coast, on sites such as El Sheikh Malik, Mangrove bay, Sough Bahar, The cave, Torfa Sabaa, returning before lunch. Some sites are particularly suitable for snorkeling. Embark on larger boats, for a half-day at sea with 2 dives. [+]

The O2 Fakarava dive center is located in the Fakarava atoll in Polynesia. Ranked in the world's Top 10 for the best dives, Fakarava is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Come aboard our 7.50 m semi-rigid dive boat, fitted out with an awning to shelter you from the sun. Go diving in the Garuae channel to the north, the widest in Polynesia, with its concentration of pelagic fish and sharks. You can also expect some exceptional encounters in the Tetamanu channel to the south. A family atmosphere awaits you at the O2 Fakarava diving club, with passionate instructors on hand to share some (very!) special moments with you. Ideal for those with a fear of water, try your hand at diving in the calm turquoise lagoon. Alternatively, try an SSI Try Scuba experience that allows you to admire Fakarava's fish-filled underwater world. For their part, most underwater photographers and divers wait every year for the marbled loaches to breed in Fakarava's passes. Choose one of Fakarava's guesthouses, each with its own identity. You can also camp in Fakarava or rent a holiday home. [+]