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Elmira Strange

Awesome diving experience with Steve at Dive UK Hurghada! So glad I signed up for it, had my diving experience, and now looking forward to more (actually considering more advanced course already)!

Steve is a highly experienced instructor who puts customer service at the forefront of his business. All his equipment is sparkling new and his teaching skills are well polished, and you will not be disappointed.
I would highly recommend Dive UK Hurghada to anyone, whether you are new to diving or a more experienced diver who is looking for more buzz and new adventures!

P Heap

Steve and Emma were a great team, expertise, expertise and chat. When you dive with these guys you'll know what I mean. Spent 2 days with the company and don't think you could have had a better experience. Asked for advice on a trip to the pyramids and they set up the best day for my wife and I. Make sure you are up with your hand signals, most of our dive group couldn't see the octopus. ?

Carl Smith

Well where do I start...
I booked a diving holiday (5 days diving and 7 nights accommodation) with Steve back in October having followed him for a while on Facebook.
Booking and communication with Steve was super easy through WhatsApp from the first enquiry, throughout my stay and no doubt in the future (I will be back).
Steve met me at the airport and took me to my accomodation, during the journey he settled me into Hurghada giving me hints and tips on how to make the most of my stay when out of the water, including where to eat, shop and general advice.
We then got to the apartment which was in a central place near shops and restaurants and a 20 minute walk along one road to the marina.
The apartment itself was clean, tidy and provided all I needed for a week's stay.
Now the diving....each morning Steve picked me up with other divers and took us to the boat, he ensured that the boat crew and dive centre provided us with excellent service ensuring our kit was loaded and we had all we needed, we would then dive in and the Red Sea talks for itself and has to be experienced.

On my first dive it became clear my SPG was broken on the flight in... luckily I had my AI computer so we continued the dive, Steve then lent me a spare SPG and sorted a replacement for me at a reasonable price for the following days.
I also felt anxious and burned through my air (always do when diving new places with new people) Steve instinctivley noticed it and that night and the following day he sat me down and we talked through it and he gave me some tips to help me overcome this...I put these into practice and by the end of the week being underwater was far more enjoyable and I was spending twice as long there.
As for Steve he is an excellent instructor but on top of that a charismatic, passionate diver and an all round decent, funny and approachable bloke to be around and spend time with. He also managed and dealt with everything for me so the most stressful decision I had to make was what to choose on a menu.
Also the group I dive with were awesome and made the trip that bit more special so thanks to them too
If you want an amazing diving holiday in the Red Sea with no stress dive with Steve and Dive UK Hurghada.
Until next time.
Carlos

Zed M

2020 was a challenging year to say the least: stress filled, job uncertainty etc. all of which needed correcting and balancing. 10 days diving with Steve was all that was needed.

Steve was kind enough to help with flight recommendations, boat logistics, cheap mobile internet access as well as accommodation. Just ask him for what you need – it’s that simple. Pre-arrival & during-travel communication was excellent – use Viber for calls and texts – voice on WhatsApp doesn’t seem to work. I strongly recommend using Steve’s airport pick service: reliable and stress free.

I dive with a twinset (2 cylinders) not very common in Hurghada – Steve managed to secure the kit for me! With daily pick-up from the apartment to drop off, every day was well managed, including refreshments / lunch on board.

I’m an experienced diver so had Steve as a guide rather than an instructor. I saw him teaching with students and was impressed not only by his attitude of patience but also by his aptitude and style of teaching. Steve’s diving is excellent: I enjoy wreck diving and he was able to create a 10 day package which included wrecks, reefs and associated fauna & flora, opening my eyes to the natural marine beauty that Hurghada offers. We discussed each dive in detail and I was impressed with his local knowledge of the dive sites, including those less frequented by the masses. The baby sharks were a delight to see and a lifelong memory, thank you Steve. For some of these more ‘hidden sites’ be prepared for a rib (zodiac) boat dive from the main vessel.

The dive boat (The Shehab) was not only excellent; fair to say it was exceptional – I’ve dived many off boats many times in Egypt and this experience was by far the best. Lots of space, clean and with an inviting lower as well as upper sun deck. Friendly caring staff with professional attitudes that gives one confidence for what is after all a risky sport. They don’t pass round a tips-bucket, unlike other boats and I would suggest giving a tip to the deck-hands on your last day; it’s well-earned and much deserved.

I selected the self-catering accommodation which Steve offers. Great choice on my part: I was free to come & go, it was clean with the basics provided and a great pool view balcony where I had breakfast and also dried my kit! The Florenza Khamsin Red Sea Residence – Apartments are based on a major road and local residence area. This provided me with access to the usual holiday eateries, but more importantly cafes and restaurants where the locals go. There are local shops within 2 min. walking distance which made for easy access to essentials from food & snacks to toiletries.

Steve is a professional. I liked him from the moment I met him: he has that sort of personality. Nothing is too much for him and I would encourage future clients to have a full and open discussion of needs to see what’s doable in the available vacation time. I was there to dive 100% of my time; next time I’ll avail myself of the tours that Steve is able to organise: such as day visits to the archaeological valleys of Luxor or the Sphinx and Pyramids of Cairo.

I thoroughly enjoyed this much needed break; the added bonus was meeting and diving with Steve. They say a true reflection of any review is would you go and do the same again? The simple answer is yes, absolutely. Thank you Steve @DiveUKHurgarda.

jodie gatenby

You know a dive company is the best when we now book our holidays to come back to Steve and Emma ! 2nd time diving in Egypt with Dive UK Hurghada and can still honestly say we have the best experience every time! We have been extremely lucky to see dolphins, turtles and octopuses during our 3 days diving! We always feel extremely looked after and most importantly safe with Steve and Emma with them both looking out for us in more than just diving, forever going above and beyond and the cheesy grins for our first dive back say it all. I used to be an anxious diver and person in general however both Steve and Emma are so supportive and knowledgeable I will now jump at the opportunity for drift dives (the thought before made me want to cry) and feel like my diving as a result has come on leaps and bounds. If you want the best diving experience while feeling safe and fully supported these are your guys!

Evgeniya Korotkova

Steve at Dive Uk really is a superstar, we dived with him for week and he taught my son his open water. He is so good with children and can't wait to come back and do my advanced with my son.

I have dived with quite a few operators in Hurghada and Steve offers by far the best service i have ever had here, great customer service, very funny and polite. All his gear is brand new and only takes small groups.

If you want to learn to scuba or go diving go and see Steve at diveukhurghada.co.uk he is by far the best here and he never adds any more money than he says at the start. Thank you Steve

D Paxton

Visited Steve and his team on a recent holiday.

I had done my certification many years ago but my partner had never tried scuba.

Steve and his team made the experience perfect, from the information provided, the tuition in the water, the lunch, even the support when we both got sea sick ‍♂️.

It was truly an experience we will never forget, more importantly through the care, support and general hospitality of the team, Stacey has caught the scuba bug.

Our instructor was a native Egyptian called wassan. His English was perfect, his knowledge was extensive and he was genuinely one of the nicest people I have met in years of travelling.

We are currently looking at coming back to Egypt on one of Steve’s travel packages so Stacey can do her certification.

If you want to explore the Red Sea you won’t go wrong with these guys.

Ailsa Windsor

After 5 years out from passing my open water I was slightly nervous, so I booked a reactivate dive with Steve and team. Steve was really reassuring, calm and helpful and I got my confidence back straight away! The refresher proved invaluable as I was able to sort my buoyancy and weight needed for the salty Red Sea - ready for the dives the following two days! Emma and crew were so welcoming and helpful on the boat, they really made the two days of diving super fun! The team were really knowledgeable about the sites and what we would see! The sites were completely stunning - full of life and healthy coral, everything is dreamed about the Red Sea. A dive highlight was spotting an eagle Ray flying by!
The whole experience ran super smoothly and we’ll have the memories and photos forever! We’ll definitely be back!!