d-atmosphere http://d-atmosphere.com/blog Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:44:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 en hourly 1 D-atmospherehttp://feedburner.google.com Deep Divers Hurghada at Duikvaker 2008 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/D-atmosphere/~3/ns5AN8gDeEA/ http://d-atmosphere.com/blog/2008/02/17/deep-divers-hurghada-at-duikvaker-2008/#comments Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:55:49 +0000 wpadmin http://d-atmosphere.com/blog/2008/02/17/deep-divers-hurghada-at-duikvaker-2008/ Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> A Dutch person came to me last week and said ‘if your a Dutch diving center where are all your Dutch staff?’. Well here is the answer, actually they where all at the Dutch Diving show Duikvaker 2008.

A big thanks to all who attended and visited the stand, Ingrid will be in contact with all of you very soon, and we hope to see you soon in sunny Hurghada!

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]]> http://d-atmosphere.com/blog/2008/02/17/deep-divers-hurghada-at-duikvaker-2008/feed/ 0 http://d-atmosphere.com/blog/2008/02/17/deep-divers-hurghada-at-duikvaker-2008/ How much do you pay for Diving? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/D-atmosphere/~3/woLxA2P99uo/ http://d-atmosphere.com/blog/2008/02/14/how-much-do-you-pay-for-diving/#comments Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:19:10 +0000 wpadmin http://d-atmosphere.com/blog/2008/02/14/how-much-do-you-pay-for-diving/ Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> The inspiration for this post came while I was at one of the Diving Centers yesterday and a Polish woman came in asking for ‘Nurkowanie’ (Diving), she was a PADI Open Water Diver and had dived in Hurghada last year. This year she found herself in our hotel and asking ‘How much is Diving?’.

Shift+R improves the quality of this image. Shift+A improves the quality of all images on this page.The answers I got from her where a bit of a shock…

Our price list is not the Lowest in Hurghada (with our loyalty discount it certainly IS attractive) and it is not the Highest by any means! But the prices this girl was demanding made me a bit disconcerted!

We all know that there is a choice in Hurghada of hundred’s of diving centers and you ALL have your choice who you go with but how many of you are tempted by the LOW prices from XYZ Diving Center or ABC Travel Agency?

Anyway the answer from the guest was that she wanted to go for one day diving including us providing her Full Equipment for 30$…

So what do you get from OUR Diving Center that justifies a ‘Premium’ Price (and like I said I don’t think we are a High price!) compared to other deals you may get?

In no particular order;

From March 1st (To be confirmed), ALL diving guests & staff will be covered for Decompression accident’s for FREE after our deal with Hypermed goes through, this is a first in Hurghada to offer ALL guests FREE Decompression Chamber insurance

We have Oxygen and Fully Stocked Medical Kit’s on all of our boat’s and in the Diving centers!

We have the options of 10 L, 12 L, 15 L Steel or Aluminium Tanks!

We have 32% Nitrox for FREE!

We have GREAT, clean, good looking, functional boat’s!

We have Great multilingual, FUN, Professional Staff!

Maximum 6 certified guests to one Dive Guide, less if possible!

With diving inside the Hotel you get to see everything we have to offer instead of being surprised by quality of equipment or boat’s etc. the day you transfer to your booked diving center!

Etc. Etc. Etc.

I’m not going to say anything about transfer’s because if you know the quality of the center you are going to then you don’t mind to transfer!

We have many loyal guests who transfer from all over Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay to come diving with us but they KNOW what they are getting, do you?

Let us know your thought’s by posting a comment here good or bad!

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]]> http://d-atmosphere.com/blog/2008/02/14/how-much-do-you-pay-for-diving/feed/ 0 http://d-atmosphere.com/blog/2008/02/14/how-much-do-you-pay-for-diving/ Deep Divers Hurghada are now a PADI Five Star IDC Center… http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/D-atmosphere/~3/YOebBikWGjA/ http://d-atmosphere.com/blog/2008/02/13/deep-divers-hurghada-are-now-a-padi-five-star-idc-center/#comments Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:33:35 +0000 wpadmin http://d-atmosphere.com/blog/2008/02/13/deep-divers-hurghada-are-now-a-padi-five-star-idc-center/ Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> On the 9th February 2008 Deep Divers, PADI International & PADI Course Director Reinder Alkema came together at Duikvaker 2008 and agreed the upgrade of Deep Divers Hurghada to become a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center.

Deep Divers together with PADI Course Director Reinder Alkema will shortly be agreeing timetables and schedules for our 2008 Intructor Courses.

If you are interested to make your PADI Open Water Instructor Course or more while in Hurghada then get in contact with us through Deep-Divers.com.

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The primary reason why tourists flock to Hurghada is to go scuba diving. This city is one of the famous gateway’s to the Red Sea, one of the prime diving destinations of the world. However, visitors who have no prior experience in scuba diving need not fret or worry on missing out all the underwater fun. Though this type of tourist always has the option of going snorkeling, the more adventurous ones can avail themselves of their PADI Open water course while visiting Hurghada, to have that one of a kind scuba diving experience.

There are a lot of diving centers located near to or right on the shores of Hurghada and all are certified by major recreational diving training organizations such as the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI). All of these instructors have undergone rigorous and lengthy training to get themselves certified to teach diving courses. Still, it would do anyone interested in trying out scuba diving to check the credentials of the chosen dive center, just to be sure.

Practically anybody beyond the age of 10 can undergo the PADI Open water course in Hurghada, as long as the person has no medical preclusions. Some dive centers, however, impose an older minimum age requirement, so prospective diving students should make inquiries beforehand. Skills in swimming are also required. Though there are other short time course offered for a day or two. However, to really enjoy the widely diverse marine life found beneath the Red Sea and maximize the fun, visitors who can spare the time and money your starting point should be the PADI Open water course.

There is no fixed rate known for this scuba diving course, as some dive centers may charge less or more than its competitors, and may include some small perks like hotel pickups and wide choices of food served during boat trips. However, most open water course lasts 4-5 days, consisting of dives in confined waters and in the open sea. Most diving course fees already include the equipments used throughout the training.

After enrolling on your PADI Open water course in Hurghada you will start with classroom lessons within the premises of the dive center selected. During these sessions, student divers get to know the basics in diving and safety underwater. Every student gets a manual and views video chapters on the different topics covered. The different types of equipment and its proper uses are also elaborated. To make sure the student understands everything he or she has learned in the classroom, all lessons are applied in confined water sessions. This is to ensure easy transition from an academic ambiance to the actual scuba diving. As mentioned before Swimming skills are also evaluated. The diving instructor accompanies the student all throughout the training, and facilitates the actual dives. Most courses entail four actual dives to different sites, to maximize the enjoyment and experience of each student. These dives are usually done in shallow waters the first 2 dives a maximum of 12 Meters and the final 2 dives to a maximum of 18 Meters, as open water course students still need to develop their skills in underwater navigation and buoyancy.

As a final test to complete the theory you will also complete a final exams to determine how much og the theory the student has ‘kept in’, those who complete the course satisfactorily will get their certifications from the respective diving organization whose training course they used. They can now call themselves a certified PADI Open Water Diver and can go back to Hurghada or elsewhere to explore underwater delights as often as they want.

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]]> http://d-atmosphere.com/blog/2008/02/03/get-your-padi-open-water-courses-in-hurghada-join-the-underwater-fun-for-the-first-time/feed/ 0 http://d-atmosphere.com/blog/2008/02/03/get-your-padi-open-water-courses-in-hurghada-join-the-underwater-fun-for-the-first-time/ Maybe you didn’t get the Newsletter! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/D-atmosphere/~3/BhvrpxSXQuk/ http://d-atmosphere.com/blog/2008/02/03/maybe-you-didnt-get-the-newsletter-2/#comments Sun, 03 Feb 2008 07:54:43 +0000 wpadmin http://d-atmosphere.com/blog/2008/02/03/maybe-you-didnt-get-the-newsletter-2/ Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> So we have received some emails to ask for a bit of clarification, and I admit it may have been a bit confusing but the Newsletter started like this;

‘ Thanks to all reader’s and subscriber’s and your kind word’s of encouragement.

So in short we started d-atmosphere as a brand to keep in touch with our client’s but now the GREAT news, we are now PARTNER’S in deep-divers in the Sunny Day’s El Palacio Hotel & Empire Beach Hotel !!!!!!

Welcome to the the first newsletter of the latest diving center to hit the street’s of hurghada, d-atmosphere & deep-divers, managed by Andrea & Roger (formerly manager’s of Deep Blue Divers until 31st October 2007, Calimera Golden Beach and Sunrise Garden Beach) and Ingrid & Waleed (owner’s and manager’s for 2007 of Deep Divers) with 20 years combined experience now in Hurghada, this dream team are sure we have perfected the right formula to give everyone a fantastic diving experience. ‘

Which basically means we are now partner’s in Deep Divers…. I am not going to update this site with all the information we already have on the Deep Divers site so if you are looking for information about our services the Deep Divers site is the best place to be.

As I said in the newsletter d-atmosphere.com/blog is just going to be an informal newsie type outlet.

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]]> http://d-atmosphere.com/blog/2008/02/03/maybe-you-didnt-get-the-newsletter-2/feed/ 0 http://d-atmosphere.com/blog/2008/02/03/maybe-you-didnt-get-the-newsletter-2/ New addition’s to the Gallery, Our Diving Center’s :) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/D-atmosphere/~3/sqeMXpA7a-c/ http://d-atmosphere.com/blog/2008/02/02/new-additions-to-the-gallery-our-diving-centers/#comments Sat, 02 Feb 2008 15:57:20 +0000 wpadmin http://d-atmosphere.com/blog/2008/02/02/new-additions-to-the-gallery-our-diving-centers/ Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> So today I grabbed my Fuji and headed to the Diving Center’s in Sunny Days’ El Palacio & Triton Empire Beach, you will find in the Gallery various pictures of our main boat, the center’s reception, compressor room etc.

No I am not a professional photographer as Andrea pointed out but it gives you some idea of our best intentions which is quality!

You will find the Compressor room with Aluminium tank’s, steel tanks, 15 Liter tanks, 10 Liter tanks, 12 Liter Steel…..

Oxygen in the center & where it must be…on the boats….

Classroom’s…..

The only thing missing is the equipment as we were having a cleaning day (it’s low season :( )…

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]]> http://d-atmosphere.com/blog/2008/02/02/new-additions-to-the-gallery-our-diving-centers/feed/ 0 http://d-atmosphere.com/blog/2008/02/02/new-additions-to-the-gallery-our-diving-centers/ Get a free copy of WP Remix Wordpress theme, courtesy of d-atmosphere! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/D-atmosphere/~3/VU96-pd_aAY/ http://d-atmosphere.com/blog/2008/01/30/get-a-free-copy-of-wp-remix-wordpress-theme-courtesy-of-d-atmosphere/#comments Wed, 30 Jan 2008 10:14:25 +0000 wpadmin http://d-atmosphere.com/blog/2008/01/30/get-a-free-copy-of-wp-remix-wordpress-theme-courtesy-of-d-atmosphere/ Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> So, d-atmosphere is a new company, being a ‘would be blogger’ and to spread the word I have agreed with R.Bhavesh, Owner & Master Designer of wpremix.

To win, all you have to do is post an article on your website letting your users know about the WP Remix theme competition at d-atmosphere.com/blog (feel free to include the picture above) and post your link here in the comments of this post.

If your site is about SCUBA Diving then all the better :), but if not then no problem you can still enter.

The Winner will be announced on March 1st 2008.

Good Luck!

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]]> http://d-atmosphere.com/blog/2008/01/30/get-a-free-copy-of-wp-remix-wordpress-theme-courtesy-of-d-atmosphere/feed/ 10 http://d-atmosphere.com/blog/2008/01/30/get-a-free-copy-of-wp-remix-wordpress-theme-courtesy-of-d-atmosphere/ Leer Duiken in Hurghada http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/D-atmosphere/~3/SkYq3Xhkw3U/ http://d-atmosphere.com/blog/2008/01/29/leer-duiken-in-hurghada/#comments Tue, 29 Jan 2008 14:21:32 +0000 wpadmin http://d-atmosphere.com/blog/2008/01/29/leer-duiken-in-hurghada/ Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> Shift+R improves the quality of this image. Shift+A improves the quality of all images on this page.Bij d-atmosphere & deep divers HURGHADA verplichten we ons zelf om onze studenten een hoog niveau van duik trainingen te geven. De cursussen zijn met een gelimiteerd aantal studenten en zeer ervaren en enthousiaste PADI instructeur.

Een goede duiker stopt nooit met leren en ons team heeft er plezier in om op alle niveaus les te geven – van Scuba dive cursus tot divemaster. Het maakt niet of u een beginner bent of overweegt om een professionele duiker te worden, alle cursussen kunnen gedaan worden in de meest voorkomende talen.

Uw kinderen kunnen al vanaf 10 jaar beginnen met het Bubblemaker programma in het zwembad en vanaf 12 jaar kunnen ze deelnemen aan de standaard duikcursussen en worden PADI gecertificeerd als Junior duiker.

Iedereen krijgt de persoonlijke aandacht en instructie wat nodig is om veilig en ontspannen te kunnen duiken en de unieke ervaring van het duiken goed te beleven. Voordat u het water in gaat krijgt u een grondige instructie over de theorie, gedrag onderwater en veiligheids normen welke geven wordt aan de hand van PADI systeem.

Cursus Materiaal in alle meest voorkomende talen zoals Nederlands, Engels, Frans en Duits.

d-atmosphere & deep divers Hurghada Begin de ervaring

Als u wilt leren duiken is de eerste stap om de PADI Open Water Diver cursus te volgen, de meest erkende en gerespecteerde duik certificaat in de wereld. Binnen een paar dagen kunt u met uw buddy zelfstandig genieten van de onderwater wereld tot een maximum diepte van 18 meter.

Duur: 4 Dagen

U wilt het avontuur van het duiken ervaren maar u bent niet zeker of u de hele open water cursus wilt doen? Volg de Scuba Diving cursus en in uw volgende vakantie kunt u met een PADI professional tot een maximum van 12 meter  duiken of u kunt natuurlijk uw cursus vervolgen tot de PADI Open Water Diver niveau op elk moment dat u dat wilt. Dit kunt u wereldwijd bij elk PADI centrum volgen.

Duur: 2 Dagen

Niet zeker of een cursus iets voor u is?
Neem deel aan de gratis proef duik en ervaar wat u zult missen.
Vervolg cursussen d-atmosphere & deep divers Hurghada

Er zijn verschillende mogelijkheden om uw duik vaardigheden te verbeteren of de speciale duik activiteiten te ervaren.

Na uw Open water cursus kunt u het avontuur vervolgen met de PADI Adventures, uw volgende stap in het ontdekken van de onderwater wereld en een goede manier om meer zelfvertrouwen te krijgen.

Wordt een Nitrox Duiker of een andere specialist zoals Wrak duiker of Diep duiker. We hebben veel specialities om uit te kiezen. Als u de Egyptische duikplekken wilt ontdekken en u duikvaardigheden wilt verbeteren is dit de manier om het te doen.

Duur: 1 Dag

Of volg de PADI Advanced Open Water cursus, in twee dagen krijgt u meer ervaring in verschillende duik activiteiten: kies 3 verschillende adventure duiken plus u volgt 1 diep duik en1 navigatie duik.

Duur: 2 Dagen

In de Rescue Diver Cursus zult u uw kennis en ervaring verbreden. In deze cursus kunt u leren hoe om te gaan in stress en noodsituaties in het water en hoe u deze situaties kunt voorkomen. Om aan deze cursus te kunnen deelnemen, moet u succesvol het Emergencie First Response programma hebben afgerond.

Duur: 3 Dagen+ 1 Dag EFR

Wordt een professional

Divemaster

Wanneer u de volgende stap neemt begint u aan uw professionele duik carriere. Naast de theorie geven we u een praktijk training om u voor te bereiden op u werk in de duik branche.

Duur: 10 Dagen

Start uw cursus !

Of u nu een beginner bent of u wilt u duik kennis uitbreiden, d-atmosphere & deep divers HURGHADA zal  met plezier u in HURGHADA  trainen!

Start uw cursus wanneer u wilt! Ga naar bookingonline!

Opmerking: Vanaf 1 januari 2006 PADI verplicht dat alle studenten hun eigen cursus materiaal. Daarom bieden wij u de beginners en vervolg cursussen inclusief boeken aan. Neem a.u.b. contact met ons om als u vragen heeft over de regeling.

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Nearest to the coast line is the El Mina wreck dive site. This site is also known as the ‘Harbour Wreck,’ in connection to its location within the harbour of Hurghada. This particular wreck is made up of an Egyptian minesweeper sunk by an Israeli bomber in 1969. With a depth of 30 meters, most of the dives organized in this site are done by more experienced divers. The area also experiences decreased visibility and strong currents in some days, making it dangerous for novices. The wreck itself can be penetrated, though this is not recommended due to tight spaces within. However, it is possible to peer through several holes to have a glimpse of its interiors. The ship’s structure is relatively small, and divers can swim from stern to bow several times in a single dive. The wreck is home to a number of sea urchins and moray eels. It is interesting to note that a sister ship is anchored in the harbor, providing some sort of comparison for divers interested in attempting a dive to this site.

Another interesting wreck dive site is located at the Sha’abrur Umm Gamar, the final resting place of Colona IV, a charter boat that sunk in 1995. The wreck is said to be 66 meters down the sea floor, and is visited only by experienced divers. Because this wreck is relatively new, only a few corals are anchored to it. Because the boat is quite small, precise information are needed before organizing a dive to it. Most dive centers in Hurghada are capable of taking interested divers to this site, with slightly varying fees.

Most dive centers can also organize dives to the wreck known as the Suzanna. The original name of the vessel is Excalibur, a sailboat that got burned and sunk in the 1990s for unknown reasons. Resting 22 meters down on the sea floor, this site is quite accessible to all types of divers, even those taking open water courses. Current is minimal and visibility ranges from excellent to medium. The wreck still stands upright, and the damage sustained in the fire can still be discerned. Fishes that made this wreck home include the glassfish, barracuda, and lionfish. This dive site is accessible either by boat or through beach entry.

Still yet another interesting diving destination is the solemn wreck of the Salem Express, a tragic loss that sunk in 1991, along with hundreds of its passengers. Interested individuals should know beforehand that traces of its passengers can still be discerned, like suitcases, stereos, and remnants of clothing. Diving in this site is not for everyone, as the vessel’s tragedy looms very large in the mind of every diver circling it.

Located further away from the city and taking several hours to reach are the wreck sites of Carnatic, a steam vessel, and the cargo vessel named Ghiannis D.

The most recent addition to this list of wreck sites Hurghada is the resting place of MY Balena, a safari boat that sunk in 2001. Located just 9 meters down on the sea floor, the site is also just a few minutes away from the shores of Hurghada. This makes it quite an ideal site for novices, with the proliferation of soft corals on the vessel’s surface and abundance of barracudas darting in and out of its body providing added visual delights.

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