James & Mac Diving Center
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James & Mac Diving Center

Hurghada, Egypt
PADIIntro Dive / Discover ScubaDaily DivingGuided DivingPrivate Dive GuideOpen Water Diver Course

German-managed dive center in Hurghada at Giftun Azur Resort (since 1987) offering PADI courses from beginner to professional, daily boat trips and minisafaris, equipment rental/sales, nitrox and complimentary shuttle service.

About

James & Mac Diving Center is a long-established German-managed dive operation in Hurghada (since 1987) located directly on the beach of the Giftun Azur Resort, with its own jetty and fleet of boats for day trips and minisafaris. The center serves beginners through professional-level divers and offers PADI courses and guided dive trips to more than 50 local dive sites across northern and southern Red Sea areas, supported by on-site compressors, workshops, classrooms and a small dive shop. Facilities described on the site include an equipment room with wash-out pool and drying area, medical room, two training rooms, free Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, waterfront location and complimentary shuttle service for guests not staying at Giftun Azur. The operation emphasizes a friendly, cozy atmosphere (including a dive bar area called “Shaab Stella”), experienced German staff and a focus on safety and standards (membership with CDWS and PADI-listed dive center). Common services mentioned on the website and affiliated listings include Discover Scuba/intro dives, open water and advanced courses up to professional levels, boat diving (daily trips and minisafaris), equipment rental and sales, nitrox fills, freediving offerings and transfer service. Practical contact details, phone numbers and an email address are published in the site imprint (Impressum), and the center publishes course and trip information in German and English (German management; languages: German, English; Arabic and other languages on request).

Services & courses

Intro Dive / Discover Scuba45–68 EUR

One or two guided discover dives on a day trip; equipment issued and formalities often completed the day before; described on website (Schnuppertauchen).

Daily Divingfrom 68 EUR

Daily boat trips depart from the on-site jetty; day trips with lunch and transfers noted on third‑party listings.

Guided Diving

Guided dives from own boats to 50+ local dive sites; daily guided boat dives available.

Private Dive Guide30–50 EUR

Private guiding options implied by personalized service and German management; not explicitly priced on site.

Open Water Diver Coursefrom 420 EUR

PADI open water and beginner training offered; courses from beginner to professional levels available.

Advanced Open Water Coursefrom 350 EUR

Advanced training available as part of course offerings up to professional levels.

Rescue Diver Coursefrom 380 EUR

Rescue-level courses offered as part of full training progression (site lists multi-level training).

Divemaster Course

Professional-level training (Divemaster) available according to site course listings.

Instructor Course

Instructor-level training offered up to professional career paths.

Freedivingfrom 40 EUR

Freediving offerings listed on Tripadvisor with a starting price from $40 (third‑party listing).

Snorkeling

Snorkeling and discover activities implied by day trips and beginner programs.

Equipment Rental3–24 EUR

Full rental equipment available (BC, regulators, masks, fins, wetsuits, computers, cylinders) per PADI listing and website shop.

Equipment Sales

On-site retail shop and separate online shop for dive packages and gear.

Transfer Service

Complimentary shuttle service for guests not staying at Giftun Azur Resort noted on site.

Accommodation

Located inside Giftun Azur Resort; onsite accommodation options referenced (dive center located within resort).

Nitrox

Nitrox fills and nitrox diving listed among available services.

Underwater Photography

Camera and photography services/equipment mentioned (camera friendly; camera rental implied).

Camera Rental

Camera rental and photography equipment availability implied by listings.

Boat Diving

Own fleet of boats, daily boat trips and minisafaris depart from the resort jetty.

Shore Diving

Dive center located on waterfront with shore access; most operations are boat‑based.

Wreck Diving25–40 USD · Surcharge

Special trips including famous sites (e.g., Thistlegorm referenced on site) and wreck dives available.

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At a glance
TypeDive Center
AgencyPADI
LanguagesGerman · English · Arabic
NitroxAvailable
PaymentCash, Credit Card, Bank Transfer
Contact
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Opening hours
Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00
Certifications
PADI
Type: PADI Dive Center (listed)
Location
Map of James & Mac Diving Center
Hurghada · view on map

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