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Eco Friendly Lodge

Join our exclusive liveaboard safari and sail into untouched dive sites across the Red Sea. Luxury on board, adventure underwater.

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Creating unforgettable adventure with comfort and style

At Roots Red Sea Resort, we believe the Red Sea is more than a destination — it’s an experience.Born from a passion for exploration and ocean conservation, we offer a unique blend of underwater adventures and above-surface cultural journeys. From thrilling liveaboard safaris and professional dive training, to eco-camps and marine biology dives guided by experts, we bring together comfort, education, and excitement in one place. Whether you're a beginner, a seasoned diver, or simply a curious traveler, you’ll find your home here — in the water, under the sun, and among a community that shares your love for the sea.

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Roots Red Sea

Eastern Desert mountains. Just a short walk from its private beach, the resort offers a unique blend of nature, comfort, and adventure. With eco-friendly design, diverse accommodation options, and a professional on-site dive center, Roots Red Sea is the perfect escape for those seeking relaxation, marine exploration, and an authentic Red Sea experience.

  • Eco Friendly
  • Desert Trips
  • Snorkeling
  • Bedouin Nights
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Pharaoh Dive Club

Pharaoh Dive Club believe the Red Sea is more than a destination — it’s an experience!

Diving around El Quseir is extremely varied with numerous pristine coral gardens, challenging wall dives, off shore ergs, sea grass meadows, extensive cavern systems and a resident pod of dolphins, there is something for every diver!

Whether you're a beginner, a seasoned diver, or simply a curious traveller, you’ll find your home here — in the water, under the sun, and among a community that shares your love for the sea.

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PDC Travel

Egypt is one of the worlds truly diverse and amazing countries offering visitors endless opportunities to experience and immerse themselves in history, culture and adventures that provide a life time of memorise.
Let us assist you with choosing the right location for you at the outset, planning your bespoke tour involves minimizing unnecessary travel so the choice of airports is an important factor. there are numerous options for accommodation at all the destinations but maybe only a few will suit your requirements, we can guide you to the right one.

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Open Ocean

Open Ocean Was original Established in 2010 at Dahab in the Sinai, opening a second center in El Quseir, on mainland Egypt during 2012. Unfortunately, due to the crisis caused by the world pandemic, the Dahab Operation is no longer operational.

At El Quseir Field Station based on the African coast, There are opportunities to monitor and study fringing reefs, sea grass meadows, mangroves, fossil reefs and within these different environments there are a multitude of endemic species and microcosms of typical Red Sea Activities.

In 2019, the Open Ocean Field Station in El Quseir provided Eduardo the perfect Red Sea location for his continued, National Geographic funded research on cephalopod behaviour, cognition, and neuroscience. His team spent 10 weeks on location recording the incredible behavioral repertoire, camouflage capabilities and complex cognition.

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Why Choose Use

Experience the Red Sea with Experts Who Care

  • Unmatched Expertise

    Over 25 years of diving excellence in the Red Sea, led by certified instructors and marine professionals who know every reef and wreck by heart.

  • Personalized Service

    Small groups, individual attention, and customized dive plans tailored to your level and interests — from beginner to tech diver.

  • Sustainable Diving

    We’re not just explorers — we’re protectors. We follow eco-conscious practices to preserve marine life and support ocean conservation.

  • More Than Just Diving

    From luxury liveaboard safaris to eco camps and cultural excursions — we offer the full Egypt experience, on land and under the sea.

What Our Customers are saying

Experience the Red Sea with Experts Who Care

  • Nils

    I am a german advanced diver started with 25 logged dives. I was at the camp with my girlfriend. We were very pleased. I did mainly fundives and she did her raid advanced course. The instructures were well educated in defining specied and showed us their beloved house reef. We were very pleased as biology PhD students to be introduced in red sea marine life. Instructers respect the marine life and are very gentle and patient to animals and us as divers. My girlfriend was better educated for her advanced certificate than I was for her advanced course and afterwards the table has turned so she tought to improve my diving skills on out boat diving safari afterwards with Big Blue. We would recommed to choose Pharao and Big Blue for your course and diving safari. Thanks to the team for showing us turtles, wrecks and the lovely octopus for a decent price :)

  • Project R21

    One of the most amazing dive resorts in Egypt. Super chill vibes and staff that quite literally could not have done enough for us. My airline lost my bag on my way into Egypt but the amazing team at Pharaoh dive club sorted me out with everything I needed including running into town to get me some clothes to wear. Mo and Mustafa were absolutly amazing guides that new all the best local dive locations. The food on the camp was amazing every night, especially the beef curry and bbq on the beach. The hospitality staff were amazing. Always smiling and friendly, an absolute pleasure to be around. Farid made the week. Always chatty and genuinely invested in making sure the week was as good as it could be. I will 100% recommend visiting this amazing site. The house reef is stunning with tons of life. And the staffs attention to looking after you is top tier. The accommodation is beautiful with stunning views both across the reef and the desert behind. Room was always super clean with fresh towels every day. Have had the best week of diving and will deffinatly be back again very soon. Might have found my new favourite dive resort. Beats a livaboard by a long shot. 10/10

  • Matt H

    An incredible dive centre. The staff are all super friendly and are ready to help with anything you need. They make diving so easy and this truly is a great place to experience the Red Sea. The house reef is incredible and you never know what you will find.

  • A YM (Joe)

    The dive centre provided a very relaxing diving experience. It started out by explaining all the required disinfection rules and steps taken to be able to meet the post-COVID-19 regulations. We received our rental equipment perfectly sanitized and packed accordingly. The house reef was gorgeous, especially before the sunset. The staff was very professional and provided all the necessities instantly. It was a great experience and I look forward to diving with them more in the future.

  • Khair Darwish

    The place really stand for the 5* diving center standards. From the moment you arrived you could see and feel how professional the team is while being very friendly at the same time. The Staff took care of your paperwork and equipment while being very friendly and helpful, and they showed you the amazing unspoiled house reef dives. You will really enjoyed your time and it will be totally a positive experience. 👌🐬🐬

  • D4001ZRlauram

    On doing a lot of research I chose Roots as my chosen Dive Centre to learn how to Scuba. What an absolute gem of a place. The whole team cannot do enough for you and the owners are lovely. The food wholesome and delicious and everywhere is so clean. And to top it off the diving was incredible. I was thrilled to complete my open water 20 with the incredible support from Sherin Hamouda, my instructor for the week. Quietly spoken, calm and the patience of a saint. The perfect teacher. All in all a great week and a truly wonderful place.

  • Diver_Bell

    Chose this hotel because of the reviews, they were right. The buildings are lovely, the staff were amazing, and the diving terrific. A great choice for a relaxing dive trip.

  • MonicaFrantisek

    We had a wonderful time staying at Roots Red Sea and diving with Pharaoh Dive Club and will be back! The excellent training was delivered in a small group of our two boys to one instructor. Great personal attention for the training and all safety aspects addressed to a high level! The house reef was in brilliant, healthy condition and we also did some great shore and zodiac dives. The accommodation was beautiful with lots of attention to detail and we all enjoyed the meals eaten communally with other divers. The beach bbq was fun! Tips: take cash for visas and tipping staff, pack your own snacks for some variety

  • 819nickyn

    Loved this place. Run by the fabulous Steve and Claire. The site is friendly and easy almost home from home. The staff especially Farit and Michael were so helpful and couldn’t do more for us including Arabic lessons at breakfast. The diving was excellent, the house reef was plentiful with wonderful surprises to be found including a frog fish, octopus, a car park full of giant puffer fish and blue spotted rays to name a small selection. Also on offer boat dives and trips to dive sites further afield including Elphinstone. Would highly recommend for singles, couples and groups. Such a great find. We’ll be back. Thank you

  • Jacquie2011637

    What a wonderful experience. From the moment we arrived we were made to feel so welcome, the airport transfer, reception at Roots by staff taking care of our luggage, our welcome drink & being greeted by Claire the owner. The accommodation (we upgraded) was how described, clean, spacious & perfect for our diving holiday requirements (the shower could do with a bit more power... but it was ok & the communal showers were available if we wanted to use) Food was of a good standard & my fish allergy (I know... ironic!) catered for. Communal areas for eating were great for getting to know others & share experiences & tips. We got to chat with Claire & Steve every day which made the holiday even better. Now to the staff, both service & diving staff, we're exemplary, friendly & very attentive. Couldn't fault anything. All the facilities were lovely & provided a relaxing atmosphere. Roots Red Sea is a gem & I couldn't recommend the whole team highly enough. Thank you 🙏 PS... definitely go see the sunrise ❤️

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