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Steve Poulton

NEW! Short Break Diving Holidays

18th October 2012

NEW! Short Break Diving Holidays

Fancy a few days diving?  We thought so! 

With more pressures on our time than ever before, and flight departures offering improved flexibility, Regaldive are finding it increasingly common to arrange short breaks for our keen divers itching to get their diving fix!

Oceanic Whitetip Shark - image courtesy of Malcolm Nobbs

Regaldive's Top Five Shark Spots

8th August 2013

In honour of Shark Week, we've compiled the Regaldive Top Five Shark Spots!

Dolphin image courtesy of Malcolm Nobbs

Dolphin Encounter Code of Conduct

13th August 2013

Red Sea NGO HEPCA (Hurghada Environmental Protection and Conservation Association) and PADI have produced this video message to highlight the importance of responsible tourism in the conservation of the dolphin population of the Red Sea. Please watch and share!

Whale Shark Encounter

Diving with Whale Sharks

30th August 2013

Diving with whale sharks ranks near the top of any diver’s bucket list. These gentle giants of the underwater world may look intimidating due to their enormous size but in fact they are known to pose no threat to humans, and munch their way through algae, plankton and krill, filtered from seawater through their enormous mouths.

Dive the Red Sea, image courtesy of the Egyptian Tourist Board

Red Sea... like it used to be

12th September 2013

There’s never been a better time to dive the Red Sea. Conditions are perfect at this time of year, you get the pick of the dive sites, and there’s a whole lot less boats out there.

Hamata Atoll in Egypt

Hamata Savings

29th April 2014

Hamata is the hotspot of the moment in the Red Sea. A favourite with Regaldive guests, Hamata offers a diving getaway that resembles the Egypt of old: pristine reefs, quiet dive sites formerly only accessible via liveaboard, and an atmosphere of total peace and relaxation. Being so far south, the waters are also at least a couple of degrees warmer than elsewhere in the Egyptian Red Sea.

Max your diving in Marsa!

27th June 2014

If you haven’t discovered Marsa Alam yet, this resort is one that really does tick every box. Boat Diving. Shore Diving. House Reef Diving. Dugongs and Dolphins. Sharks. Wrecks. Legendary sites. Marsa Alam has it all!

Bottlenose dolphin in the Canary Islands

Dive into 2015

11th July 2014

2015 might seem a long way off but it’s never too early to book your next diving adventure! Regaldive is committed to saving you money and many of our great value diving deals are already online for 2015. Pre-booking your diving saves you £££ and guarantees your place – essential for peak season dates in the Red Sea.

Regaldive’s Top 5 Snorkelling Spots

28th August 2014

Snorkelling is the perfect introduction to the wonders of the underwater world. All you need is a mask, a snorkel and a pair of fins and you can instantly be at one with the fishes.

Kids swimming in the sea

Child Friendly Holiday Tips

1st May 2015

Travelling with young children? Read Regaldive team member Helena's top tips for a child-friendly holiday in the sun!

I’ve worked in travel for 21 years which should qualify me for booking my own holiday. . . .  Shouldn’t it?! However, throw a child of school age into the mix and it’s a whole new ball game.

Head to Hurghada: Great for Qualified Divers or Newbies

7th October 2015

The first commercial dive base in the Red Sea, Hurghada is now a thriving resort that caters for both divers and none divers. Outstanding reefs and drop-offs are available, whilst Hurghada’s location also gives access to the legendary wreck graveyard of Sha’ab Abu Nuhas.

Top Picks for Your Family Diving Holiday

8th February 2016

Are you travelling with young children? Here are Helena's top picks for a child-friendly holiday in the sun:

I’ve worked in travel for 21 years which should qualify me for booking my own holiday… Shouldn’t it?! However, throw a couple of school age children in the mix and it’s a whole new ball game.

Diving Holidays with Kids

17th April 2019

Plenty of hotels offer kids' clubs and activities to keep little ones entertained, or for young divers a summer holiday is the perfect time to take those first few breaths underwater! Take a look at our Junior Diving Courses for more information…

Unexpected delights in the Red Sea

3rd May 2019

I was picked up in the morning from my hotel, the impeccable Sunrise Marina Resort in Port Ghalib, and a few minutes later was welcomed at the Emperor Divers dive centre on the far side of the marina. As this was a work trip rather than a diving trip, I hadn’t brought my dive gear.

What We Love About Sharm El Sheikh

6th November 2019

"Having been dropped off in Jackson Reef, my best mate and I allowed the gentle drift of the current to push us back towards where our small dive boat was moored.

Black-spotted sweetlips in Sharm el Sheikh, Red Sea

Scouting out Sharm

11th May 2020

Having never been to Sharm el Sheikh, the Red Sea or even Egypt before, visiting this part of the world seemed like a wonderful opportunity to provide a first hand experience of the area as well as visit some of our partners.

New to Regaldive: Red Sea Liveaboard - MY Vita Xplorer

7th October 2015

This liveaboard operates Saturday to Saturday, which means that only 5 days annual leave is required. Flights depart from Gatwick on Saturday morning.