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title: James & Mac Diving Center
type: Dive centre
location: Hurghada, Egypt
coordinates: 27.1836, 33.8291
languages: German, English, Arabic
published: 2025-12-15T16:41:27.197Z
updated: 2026-08-08T12:58:28.952Z
tags: James & Mac Diving Center, Dive centre, Hurghada, Red Sea, Diving
url: https://redseacreatures.com/diving/dive-centers/eg/hurghada/james-mac-diving-center
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# James & Mac Diving Center

## Quick facts

- **Type:** Dive centre
- **Location:** Hurghada, Egypt
- **Address:** Giftun Azur Resort
- **Coordinates:** 27.1836, 33.8291
- **Languages:** German, English, Arabic
- **Certifications:** PADI
- **Verified:** Verified by Red Sea Creatures
- **Website:** https://james-mac.com/
- **Email:** info@james-mac.com
- **Phone:** +20 122 311 8923

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

- Intro Dive / Discover Scuba — from 45-68 EUR
- Guided Diving
- Daily Diving — from 68 EUR
- Private Dive Guide — from 30-50 EUR
- Open Water Diver Course — from 420 EUR
- Advanced Open Water Course — from 350 EUR
- Rescue Diver Course — from 380 EUR
- Divemaster Course
- Instructor Course
- Freediving — from 40 EUR
- Snorkeling
- Equipment Rental — from 3-24 EUR
- Equipment Sales
- Transfer Service
- Accommodation
- Nitrox
- Underwater Photography
- Camera Rental
- Boat Diving
- Shore Diving
- Wreck Diving — from 25-40 USD (Surcharge)

## Opening hours

- **Monday:** 08:00-17:00
- **Tuesday:** 08:00-17:00
- **Wednesday:** 08:00-17:00
- **Thursday:** 08:00-17:00
- **Friday:** 08:00-17:00
- **Saturday:** 08:00-17:00
- **Sunday:** 08:00-17:00

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*Source: [Red Sea Creatures](https://redseacreatures.com/diving/dive-centers/eg/hurghada/james-mac-diving-center)*
*Updated: August 8, 2026*