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Wonderful news for Emperor Divers in Sharm! Our Instructor Trainer, Steve Prior, has just been awarded the level of "Platinum Course Director for 2012".

This year only 57 Course Directors in the whole world have reached this level. Steve has been awarded the "Platinum" award every year since it started in 2006.

Great news for Emperor, but what does this mean for you? It means that if you are thinking about becoming a PADI instructor with Emperor Divers, you will be trained by a Course Director who is "Match Fit" and you'll know that you will be getting the very best training that can be found anywhere in the world. Steve is very popular, and you don't need to look far to find excellent, successful instructors who have been taught by him.

Steve is pictured here with Janet his IDC Staff Instructor wife, together they make "Prior Knowledge".

You can ask Steve any questions on idc@emperordivers.com

Introduction by Brent McFadden, PADI Course Director

"Back in 2003, as a PADI Course Director and owner of New Zealand Sea Adventures, Kaikoura, south of Christchurch and a PADI Gold Palm Instructor Development Centre, I had reservations about accepting children of this age onto an entry level course. That was until Amy and her dad walked in the door and asked to learn to dive. I accepted Amy and her dad onto the PADI Junior/Open Water Diver course but only after outlining the restrictions on a 10/11-year-old with a Junior Open Water qualification and the challenges that Amy would have to meet during and after training. Where Amy lacked in physical stature (eight-year-old size wetsuit) she made up in mental stamina and sheer determination."

Thanks to the recent qualification of dive centre manager, Chris Le Plongeon (pic left) as a Course Director, Emperor Divers continues to excel as the Red Sea's premier PADI Five star Instructor Development and Career Development Dive company. With the latest launch of Nuweiba as a Go Pro centre, this makes us the only location in Nuweiba to have a resident Course Director.

Our five dive centres and four Course Directors (Mustafa el Sayad, Platinum Course Director Hurghada; Steve Prior, Platinum Course Director Sharm; Chris Le Plongeon, Course Director Nuweiba and Theresa Simpson, Course Director and Director of Instructor Development), sees us leading the way with Instructor Development in the Red Sea.

Located in the all-inclusive resort of the Hilton Coral Coast in Nuweiba, this idyllic location makes it a fantastic place to bring the family. Whilst you relax and enjoy your Instructor Development Course (and it is just that - a 'development course'), the family can be off on fascinating trips to Petra or desert camel safaris or a walk in the Coloured Canyon. Free from distraction, our air-conditioned classroom accommodates four candidates comfortably and a spacious conference room is also available for up to 16 candidates, although we tend to have smaller ratios of four candidates to one Staff Instructor for more personalised tuition.

Under the watchful eye of your PADI Course Director, you will you will be guided through your IDC at a relaxed pace. As this is an all-inclusive location, everything is included so no need to worry about running up extra expenses; leave the stress at home and simply enjoy the adventure of a lifetime.

If you are already a qualified Instructor, you can complete a wide range of Specialty Instructor Programs; with 17 to offer, there's plenty of experience to be gained.

The next IDC in Nuweiba is scheduled for 26th November with a two day preparation course, EFR Instructor on 28th November, with the IDC running from 29th November-8th December. The Instructor Examination conducted by independent PADI staff will be held in Dahab on 9th + 10th December, followed by Master Scuba Diver Trainer preparatory course back in Nuweiba on 11th December.

For more information please contact us by email at info.nuweiba@emperordivers.com or visit our web site at www.emperordivers.com

What?      SAVE up to 28% with our low season savings

When?      Now until 30 Sep 2011

Where?     Hurghada, Nuweiba, Sharm el Sheikh

Offer applies to:

• Daily Dive Packages
• Dive Courses:
  PADI Open Water
  PADI Scuba Diver
  PADI Fastrack
  PADI Referral Course
  PADI Advanced Open Water
  eLearning Open Water Dives
  Scuba Reviews
  Discover Scuba Diver Programmes

Book online, it's so easy:

Simply select the Diving Package or Course you require and your 28% discount has already been automatically deducted.

For more details contact reservations@emperordivers.com

Terms & Conditions:
Saving of 28% applies to Emperor Dive Centres in Hurghada, Nuweiba  & Sharm el Sheikh
Offer is for diving services taken within dates shown and valid on bookings paid prior to arrival only.
Course materials and certification are additional, paid locally.
Diving includes 2 dives per day with tanks & weights.
Extras in resort (special trips, third dives, night dives etc), equipment, fees & taxes are additional, paid locally.

Author: Anton de Vries
Photographer: Agnes Nyhof

In May my girlfriend Agnes and I took the PADI Dugong Appreciation Distinctive Speciality Course at Emperor Divers in Port Ghalib. In the morning we had the theoretical part of the course in which we learned a lot about the dugong species; about how best to search for it, about how to approach it when you find it and about the data gathering of dugong sightings by Emperor Divers. It was a nice informal session and you could tell our instructor Luke really enjoyed showing the presentation.

After the theory-session we had two dives at Marsa Mubarak in which we put what we learned into practice. We searched on the surface with the speedboat for the Dugong but we were not able to find it at first. During the two dives we saw a lot of turtles on which we practiced approaching big marine life in a sensitive way. It was really great to be able to get so close to a turtle without scaring it away!

Recently, 13 year old Joran Buwalda from the Netherlands qualified as Junior Master Scuba Diver with Emperor Divers Hurghada.

Two years ago Joran, with his father Mattijn as buddy, did his Open Water Course in Cairns Australia and got hooked on diving. Joran was then lucky enough to receive Advanced Open Water training from Mohammed Hashem at Emperor Hurghada who has a gift for teaching junior divers.

Read the full story and watch the videos here

Or find out more about the PADI courses you can do with Emperor here. We make Open Water courses so easy for you.

Book and stay before 30 June 2011 in the Bay View Hotel, Sharm and you can enjoy the following savings:

7 nights Bed & Breakfast + 5 days diving + airport transfers
310 Euros (approx 269.70 GBP)  SAVING 35 Euros (Approx 30.45 GBP)
 
7 nights Bed & Breakfast  + Open Water Course + airport transfers
375 Euros (approx 326.25 GBP)  SAVING 30 Euros (Approx 26.10 GBP)
 
Valid until 30/06/11
 
Emperor Divers' dive centre is right on site and so convenient!

Email info.reservations@emperordivers.com today!

NOTE: Rates are per person based on two people sharing a twin room. Dive package includes two dives per day, tanks, weights, weight belts and guide. Does not include equipment rental when daily diving, materials or certification fee. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other special offers from Emperor and is subject to availability.   

No stress, no hassle - just airport, hotel and diving - all at amazing value. You get the flight and we'll do the rest.

We will meet and greet you at the airport, take care of your transfers, your hotel and, of course, your diving. Choose from 5, 7, 10 & 14 nights plus a choice of day dive packages or PADI Open Water course!

We've even made the pricing easy. When you book online the prices are shown as follows:

    * Single (price for 1 person)
    * Twin (price for 2 people)
    * Triple (price for 3 people)

See what's available here

Choose El Gouna, Hurghada (Hilton Plaza pictured), Marsa Alam, Nuweiba and Sharm El Sheikh.

Email our Reservations Team at info@emperordivers.com for a personal quote.

Emperor's Great Deals Bonanza - Save up to 28%

Available on dive packages and dive courses

Valid:

• 18 Jul 2011 - 31 Aug 2011 - Hurghada, Nuweiba, Sharm el Sheikh

Offer applicable on:

Daily Dive Packages + PADI Open Water + PADI Scuba Diver + PADI Fastrack + PADI Referral Course + PADI Advanced Open Water + eLearning Open Water Dives + Scuba Reviews + Discover Scuba Diver Programmes

How to book online:

For more details contact reservations@emperordivers.com

Terms & Conditions:
Saving of 28% applies to Emperor Dive Centres in Hurghada, Nuweiba  & Sharm el Sheikh
Offer is for diving services taken within dates shown and valid on bookings paid prior to arrival only.
Course materials and certification are additional, paid locally.
Diving includes 2 dives per day with tanks & weights.
Extras in resort (special trips, third dives, night dives etc), equipment, fees & taxes are additional, paid locally.

I never, in a million years, thought that I'd have enjoyed learning to dive so much. From the first day checking in at Sharm I instantly felt at ease and very welcome. The atmosphere created by everyone in the whole team was amazing. From the bus in the morning to having a beer at the end of the day. This helped a great deal as I had real anxieties about the whole course.

I must mention the incredibly patient and calming way Mariann was throughout the course. From the paperwork to the final dive, she made sure every last detail was explained in advance and that I understood everything before we undertook any activities. I was most impressed at how clear and calming she was under the surface.

I had a FEAR of removing my mask in the sea. Just the simplicity of her demonstration and her relaxed nature made me able to complete this no problem.

I'm already planning to return next year and will definitely be taking another course with Emperor!

Nick Smith, Keighley, England  September 2010