Sharm Dive Trip 20th – 27th August 2026

Sharm Scuba Diving Trip

• Dates: 20–27 August 2026
• Flights: Direct from London Gatwick
• Accommodation: 4-star hotel, all-inclusive
• Quiet out-of-town location close to the dive centre
• Diving Package: 4 days boat diving
• 2 dives per day included, optional 3rd dive available
• Price: £1,495 per person
• Deposit: £295 non-refundable to reserve your space
• Balance Due: 3 months before departure
• Ideal For: Warm-water reef lovers, easy access to Ras Mohammed and Tiran

Why Sharm in August

• Sea temperature: Typically very warm, around 27–29°C, making it ideal for 3mm wetsuits or even shorties for many divers. Expect long, sunny days with minimal rain.
• Visibility: Commonly excellent, often 20–30m+ on the reefs.
• Conditions: Predominantly calm to mild currents, with occasional wind across the straits, especially around Tiran. Morning dive windows are often glassy and clear.
• Marine life highlights: Dense hard and soft coral coverage, schooling anthias, fusiliers, and goatfish; regular sightings of bluespotted rays, morays, turtles, and the iconic Red Sea lionfish. Pelagic encounters (trevally, barracuda) can show on the drop-offs and current-exposed points. Wrecks like the SS Thistlegorm are accessible via day boats or special trips.
• Signature sites: Ras Mohammed (Shark & Yolanda Reef, Jackfish Alley), Straits of Tiran (Jackson, Thomas, Woodhouse, Gordon), plus local reefs and vibrant gardens ideal for relaxed second and optional third dives.

Itinerary

• Thursday 20 Aug - Fly Out (Gatwick Direct)
  • Meet at Wetherspoons after check-in - holiday vibes start early.
  • Arrive Sharm, hotel check-in, evening briefing, and welcome dinner.
• Friday 21 Aug - Pool Day to Chill
  • Ease into the heat, adjust to the time zone, and enjoy all-inclusive comforts.
  • Optional kit check/refresh with the dive centre; confirm any rental needs.
• Saturday 22 Aug - Boat Diving Day 1
  • Two relaxed reef dives, likely local gardens or sheltered sites to warm up.
  • Optional 3rd dive (conditions permitting) - twilight reef for fish schooling.
• Sunday 23 Aug - Boat Diving Day 2
  • Ras Mohammed day (weather permitting): dramatic walls, schooling fish, and photogenic soft corals. Visibility often superb in August.
  • Optional 3rd dive for macro or a gentle drift.
• Monday 24 Aug - Pool/Beach Day (or Water Park?)
  • Recovery day - enjoy the resort, beach time, or a fun water park visit.
• Tuesday 25 Aug - Boat Diving Day 3
  • Tiran reefs (conditions permitting): Jackson/Thomas/Woodhouse/Gordon offer clear water, coral pinnacles, and potential pelagics.
  • Optional 3rd dive - check current and wind; late afternoon dives can be blissful.
• Wednesday 26 Aug - Boat Diving Day 4
  • Choose between local favourites or another marquee site, based on conditions and group preferences.
  • Trip wrap-up dinner, gear rinse and pack.
• Thursday 27 Aug - Chill Day + Late Flight Home
  • Slow breakfast, last swim, airport transfer for the late flight.

What’s Included

• Return direct flights from Gatwick
• 7 nights in a 4* all-inclusive hotel (meals, snacks, and local drinks)
• 4 days of guided boat diving (2 dives/day)
• Cylinders, weights, and boat logistics
• Transfers between hotel and dive centre/jetty

Not Included

• Optional 3rd dives per day
• Equipment rental (BCD, regs, computer, wetsuit)
• Training courses or specialty dives (e.g., wreck specialty)
• Travel insurance with scuba cover
• Tips for boat crew/dive guides

Diving Conditions & Gear Tips for August

• Wetsuit: 3mm full or shorty is usually comfortable; consider a 5mm if you get cold after repetitive dives.
• Sun & hydration: August sun is strong - protect skin during surface intervals and hydrate well.
• Currents: Typically mild, but some exposed sites (especially in Tiran) can have stronger currents - be ready for drift procedures and DSMB use.
• Visibility: Often 20-30m+; bring a camera or action cam for reef-wide shots and schooling fish.
• Safety: A dive computer, SMB/DSMB, and reef-safe sunscreen recommended.

Price & Booking

• Total: £1,495 per person
• Deposit: £295 non-refundable to secure your spot
• Balance: Due 3 months before departure

Highlights You Can Expect

• Warm, clear water and vibrant coral gardens
• Classic Red Sea reef life: anthias clouds, parrotfish, lionfish, and rays
• Dramatic walls and pinnacles at Ras Mohammed and Tiran
• Optional add-ons like wreck day trips (e.g., Thistlegorm) subject to local scheduling and conditions

Travel Notes

• Weather: August in Sharm is hot and dry with long sunshine hours; sea state is generally favourable for boat diving, though winds can pick up in the afternoons.
• Suitability: Great for certified divers comfortable with boat entries, mild currents, and warm-water conditions. Non-divers enjoy resort amenities and beach days.

Ready to join? Reserve with your £295 deposit to lock in limited spaces. Balance due three months before departure.

Note: Actual dive site selection depends on daily conditions, boat scheduling, and guide discretion for safety.