Emperor Divers News

You 'two' can work in Marsa Alam

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:18:21 +0000

Do you and your partner long to work in the sun? Then grab this opportunity for a couple to help set up and look after an exciting new project at Emperor Divers in Marsa Alam, Red Sea, Egypt. We've recently opened a new Dive Centre and Boutique Sales Point at two neighbouring hotels (4 star Resta Reef and 5 star Resta Grand) and we're looking for a couple who can take responsibility for providing first class customer service while generating sales of diving trips, snorkelling excursions, boat trips and shop merchandise while living in the sun!

Duties also include planning and scheduling boat trips, liaising with sales people, liaising with nearby Emperor Centres, inventory management, cash handling and some basic housekeeping.

You’ll have a professional appearance, demonstrate punctuality and initiative and have the ability to work under pressure. Most importantly you must have excellent customer service skills – a background in face to face customer service, bar and restaurant service and hotel/reception work (especially supervisory levels) and planning and organisational roles will give you a definite advantage. If you are great team players, flexible and able to work in a remote location, then you may be just what we're looking for.

Both of you must be Open Water Divers (that’s diver – not instructor!) as a minimum and have a love for the sea. For the right candidates this could become an intern position, where we will train you to PADI Divemaster and Assistant Instructor level and at the end of your first year you will have the opportunity to take an OWSI/IDC with Emperor. Once a Divemaster, there may also be some opportunities to work in the water. It should be noted that it is advertised as a ‘dry’ job, though you are more than welcome to dive with Emperor for free on all days off and holidays! The job can also be offered without an internship - to those who don’t want to go down the professional route as yet - at a higher salary.

You must both be fluent in English, speaking and writing, and one must be able to speak, read and write in German. Other languages are advantageous, especially Italian. You also need a minimum certification level of PADI Open Water (or equivalent) and we will also consider PADI Divemasters. Instructors need not apply unless there is an additional reason why you should stay dry. You must be well presented with no imposing tattoos or excessive piercings.

We are offering a 12 month contract starting as soon as possible, monthly salary, commission plus accommodation at the Resta Reef and full board.

If you meet our criteria, please send your CVs showing all relevant diving and non-diving experience along with clear and recent photographs to human.resources@emperordivers.com quoting reference ED102.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Emperor Superior wins 'Tourism Recognition'

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:54:57 +0000

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism has awarded Emperor Divers' liveaboard, the Emperor Superior, a tourism "Certificate of Appreciation " in recognition for its 'outstanding role in enriching the tourism industry in Egypt in 2011'.

Superior and her crew gained the award for being one of the best boats that helped 'with its excellence' to revive tourism in Egypt.

Mike Braun, General Manager, said, "This was unexpected but well deserved by the entire crew and guides of Superior who work hard on all our liveaboards. Our thanks to the Ministry of Tourism and we continue to invite tourists to Egypt knowing they will enjoy a first rate service in a beautiful country."

For more information, visit www.emperordivers.com or email info.safaris@emperordivers.com

New transfers to Marsa Alam

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:41:14 +0000

Lots of airlines fly into Hurghada and Luxor but until now it's been that bit more tricky to arrange transfers to Marsa Alam. Not anymore!

With the improvement in roads and a reduction in transfer times we now offer return transfers from both airports with our Meet and Greet service.

For example, online prices start from only £40/48 euro pp for two travelling together from Hurghada. Singles and triples can also be booked online at the Resort Packages section. For small groups - please email for a quote.

Book your next diving holiday today and give yourself something to look forward to.
Email info.reservations@emperordivers.com

Super snorkelling trips - tell your friends

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:49:27 +0000

In the last year or so our resort teams have seen a big increase in family and friends of divers booking snorkelling trips with our sister company, Oceans Red Sea.

We know there are lots of boat trips for non divers available but believe our expertise and love of everything Red Sea sets our trips apart. Our aim is to make these fun but also educational; what's more, the same great guides you dive with help non-divers master the art of snorkelling as well as teaching them about the amazing marine life.

Maybe you have family and friends who are thinking of taking a holiday in the Red Sea and, if so, we hope you might recommend Oceans Red Sea. Do tell them that, if they book their place using the website, they get a 10% discount.

All they have to do is visit www.oceansredsea.com to book a trip that many of our past guests say was the "highlight of their holiday".

Thanks for passing this information on. We feel sure your family and friends will enjoy a quality boat excursion whilst on their Red Sea holiday .

If you would like more information, please email reservations@oceansredsea.com

Here's what Abi Cleaver had to say about her recent Oceans trip...

"First experience snorkelling/scuba diving made extremely enjoyable and relaxing. I felt very safe and the day overall was really good. I would use this centre to learn the full techniques of diving."

Fantastic job opportunity with Emperor Marsa Alam

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:55:37 +0000

We have the most excellent opportunity for a couple to join Emperor Divers and help to set up and look after an exciting new project at Emperor Divers in Marsa Alam.

We've recently opened a new Dive Centre and Boutique Sales shop at two neighbouring hotels (4 star Resta Reef and 5 star Resta Grand). Now we need a couple who can take responsibility for providing first class customer service and generate sales of diving trips, snorkelling excursions, boat trips and shop merchandise - all while living in the sun!

Duties will also include planning and scheduling boat trips, liaising with sales people, liaising with nearby Emperor Centres, inventory management, cash handling and some basic housekeeping.

You must have a professional business-like appearance, be punctual and have the initiative and ability to work under pressure. Most importantly you must have excellent customer service skills - a background in face to face customer service, bar and restaurant service and hotel/reception work (especially supervisory levels) and planning and organisational roles will give you a definite advantage. If you're a great team players, flexible and are able to work in a remote location, then do get in touch.

Both of you must be Open Water Divers (that's diver - not instructor!) as a minimum and have a love for the sea. For the right candidates this could become an intern position, where we will train you to PADI Divemaster and Assistant Instructor level and at the end of your first year you will have the opportunity to take an OWSI/IDC with Emperor. Once a Divemaster, there may also be some opportunities to work in the water.

It should be noted that this is advertised as a 'dry' job, though you are more than welcome to dive with Emperor for free on all days off and holidays! The job can also be offered without an internship to those that don't want to progress down the professional route as yet - at a higher salary.

Between you, you must be able to speak, read and write in German and Italian and be fluent in English. Other languages are an advantage, especially Russian. A minimum of a PADI certification level of Open Water or equivalent is a must and we will also consider PADI Divemasters. Instructors need not apply unless there is an additional reason why you should stay dry.

We will be offering the successful candidates a 12 month contract starting as soon as possible, monthly salary, commission plus accommodation at the Resta Reef and full board.

Tick all the boxes? Then please send your CVs showing all relevant diving and non-diving experience, along with clear and recent photographs, to human.resources@emperordivers.com quoting reference ED102.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Easy-book low, low season rates

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:28:01 +0000

It's great when saving money is so easy!

Our Low Season prices give you the most fantastic value Red Sea diving.

Just go to our online booking, select where to dive, what diving you want and the rest is done for you as our booking system is being rather helpful and clever and works it all out for you.

Prepare for a nice figure...

Or you can email info.reservations@emperordivers.com for more information and that personal touch!

Mike's Rosalie Muller video

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:33:53 +0000

Mike Drew shared this fabulous video with us recently following his diving holiday in Hurghada with his wife, Helen.

Take a look as it gives you a great view of this popular wreck! Mike also wrote about his time with Emperor - and, no, we didn't pay him...

"If you are looking for the best in Red Sea Diving, I suggest you go check out Emperor Divers. My wife and I have had 3 x great holidays with them over in Sharm and have subsequently booked a fourth trip comprising day boat diving in Hurghada. I've logged 100+ dives although my wife prefers to sunbathe/snorkel.

Fortunately, Emperor Divers cater for your every need and all grades of diver ability. It's their attention to detail that sets them apart from other dive organisations.

From that initial Internet contact, your request is efficiently dealt with, personalised and the whole booking process could not be simpler. When on holiday, your hotel pick-up via courtesy bus is always on time. Their "meet and greet" is a pleasure to be a part of and their Dive Club facilities are of a high standard.

So, to all the boys and girls at Emperor, 10 out of 10 for all your hard work in making Red Sea diving such a fabulous experience. It's a pleasure to go diving with you."

Have a FREE days diving on us - join our Facebook page

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:57:00 +0000

You can now get a free days diving on us when you join our Facebook page.

Simply click here, LIKE US, and download your voucher!

Book at least 4 days diving and we'll give you one FREE in El Gouna, Hurghada, Marsa Alam, Nuweiba or Sharm el Sheikh.

Your voucher download is waiting for you, along with easy-to-follow instructions on how to redeem it up until 31 March 2012.

Jamie carries 2012 Olympic Torch

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:04:26 +0000

We have often kept you up to date with the intrepid actions of Jamie Hull, so it's with great delight and pride that we can tell you that Jamie has been chosen to carry the 2012 Olympic Torch on 8 July.

He was shortlisted from around 250,000 applications and will be one of around 5000 who made the grade. Look out for him 'somewhere between Cambridge and Luton' on the 8th!

Jamie has overcome horrific injuries from a light aircraft fire to learn to not only walk again, but conquer the likes of Kilimanjaro, walk the Pyrenees, complete the New York Marathon (pic above) and go diving again. He truly epitomises the spirit of the Olympics. Many congratulations Jamie!

Hurghada Hilton reduced rates

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 08:08:38 +0000

Lower rates at the Hilton Plaza, Hurghada this January and February

7 nights B&B + 5 day' diving + transfers
Just 365 Euro/approx 298.00 GBP per person
Save 35 Euro/approx 30.00 GBP)

Valid for dates: 05/01/12 - 29/02/12

Book yours now or email info.reservations@emperordivers.com for more information.

Derek Oldham shares his last look back at his diving days...

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:24:24 +0000

'Dreams of happiness'

With pleasant odours drifting from the familiar kitchen, a warm fire and a comfortable seat, DJ started to study the diary. He had always tried to follow Donna's advice and record every detail; so important after each dive. Trying to reflect on all the adventures - Thistlegorm - 'Grandad is asleep', whispered Sally; astride the Matchless bikes, flashes back to the early 50s climbing Mamore near Kinlochleven the Loch; Stoney Cove and that awful helicopter dive; well done that was a super landing, I will pass you for flying, now train for IMC. John Hart's face blurs into the dream of a sea cow, why? Dressing on the shore and entering the sea with Janice to find one but with no luck until the very last moment there is one grazing on the sea grass; trying to get back through the swell...tired. A flashback to sitting on toilet seats where? Yolanda. And watching the grouper and batfish. The first night dive again with Donna down the rope fastened to the pinnacle; lion fish in all their splendour lit by the torchlight.

The Jolly Rodger - what? (The Jolly Rodger was the destination of a promotion when DJ initially launched his Vauxhall Dealership prior to learning to dive in the mid 80s.Walking the Plank as a result of being the youngest dealership and plunging over 50 feet into the waters of the Caribbean, that was when he first saw a lion fish! Now the 100th Dive at Benel Gebel,101 at Banana Reef. Derek! Wake up! Dinner is served! You have been asleep for nearly an hour! Pick up your diary!

DJ reluctantly does so and, recovering from what has been a dream of reality, realises that, though distorted by time, the events of the past years will be in his memory for life.

It is the most grateful thanks that Derek, DJ, offers to all those who contributed to making these events possible; Janice, Terrence, Donna, Emperor Divers for their professional approach to a not so young diver, to the crews of those superb boats, and last of all to Bryony of Emperor Divers who has put up with the old guys ramblings on a monthly basis. To all divers, just breathe slowly, keep calm, don't touch and ENJOY the wonderful experiences.
Yours, Derek Oldham

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Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:07:51 +0000

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Derek Oldham: Diving the wreck of the Salem Express

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:19:48 +0000

Derek Oldham continues his memories of Red Sea diving - his last will feature just before Christmas.
This penultimate episode sees DJ diving the sombre wreck of the Salem Express and wishing he could have held his tongue...

The mask was clear. Weights just right and with an intake of air DJ was able to rise, exhale and we descend! The nearest thing to flying under water! The reef lay in front, the rest of the group above; Terry signals up and DJ realises he is over 30 metres deep! Wrasse, Parrotfish and Surgeonfish cruise the reef, whilst the photo enthusiasts take shots of the Emperorfish, Bannerfish and Sweetlips hanging around the pinnacles. Dive 64 is really turning out to be one of the best. Keeping well out of the range of the Trigger Fish DJ follows the others now at a sensible depth (for him) around the reef into the current! 42 minutes and yet another dive with the normal safety stop, into the Rib and back to Superior.

Win 2 Dive Packs - enter Emperor Divers' photo competition

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 04:58:55 +0000

Share your photos and you could be the winner of 2 dive packs worth up to £320 to enjoy at an Emperor Dive Centre of your choice.

You'll get 4 days of fabulous boat or shore diving (depending on resort) at any one of our five Emperor Diver Centres in the warm, clear waters of the Red Sea - probably the best diving in the world.

Entries can be uploaded from 7 November, until 2 December.
Vote for your favourite photo between 3 and 8 December. The entry with the most votes wins! Get your friends involved and ask them to support your entry.
The winner will be announced on 9 December.

Pictures can be from anywhere in the world but must include some aspect of people diving e.g. kitting up, on a dive, marine life or coral, wrecks, immediately after a dive, on the dive boat etc.

Enter today and you could be diving in El Gouna, Hurghada, Nuweiba, Marsa Alam or Sharm el Sheikh - the choice is yours.

Just click here, Like us on Facebook and enter the competition!

Serious savings with easyJet flights booked by 8 November!

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 06:54:31 +0000

Today, Friday, easyJet is offering 20% off ALL flights for departures between 1st January to 24th March.

Add to that their offering of £40 off winter sun holidays for departures between the same period and you've got some serious savings to be had. Just to be quite clear, the £40 off will be ON TOP OF the 20% discount customers will be getting off flights so it's a jolly good deal.

The offers's only open until Tuesday 8 November so do get a move on.

Click here to go directly there!

Flights to the Red Sea:
Gatwick - Sharm Daily
Luton - Sharm Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri, Sat
Manchester - Sharm Tue, Thur, Sat
Gatwick - Hurghada Mon, Fri, Sat

T&Cs: £40 off holidays travelling between the 1st Jan and 24th March 2012. Min spend £500. Bookings must be made online via holidays.easyjet.com. Not including £100 holiday promotion.