We don't often post our guest feedback on our News page, but Mike and Helen Drew were so effusive and praising of our Sharm team that we really wanted to share it...over to Mike...

"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 3x 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 sunbath/snorkel...fortunately, Emperor Drivers 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. Once on-board, Captain, Crew and Dive Leader(s) always make you feel very welcome and the whole day is a relaxed affair which runs like clockwork. However, please don't think "relaxed" means carefree...! Their role calls and dive logs show true professionalism and safety is never taken for granted.

Ooooh...I nearly forgot, the diving is absolutely magic and groups are small and abilities well matched. 1x, 2x, 3x or 4x dives a day, you choose...
Then, as the sun sets, you can laze back with a beer, nurse a little sunburn, and reminisce, "Yes, that was a great days' diving".

So, to all the boys and girls at Emperor Divers, 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."

Mike & Helen Drew, Kidderminster, England

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Our 'control centre' is now at the Moreen Beach, situated 20km south of Marsa Alam airport and Port Ghalib, but for guests who want to stay in the hotels around Port Ghalib, we still offer the same, easy 'zero transfer' diving that we always have done; here's how:

• Our classic dayboats will still be moored in Port Ghalib and will run the same trips to the same dive sites you know and love.

• Through our easy to use booking system, you can book as many days on Port Ghalib classic dayboats as you want - starting from the first day of your trip!

• We'll bring the dive centre to you! Equipment, tanks, weight - whatever you need - and we'll check you in on the boat.

Walk onto our boats from the Marina Lodge hotel or take a short boat trip across the Marina from Crowne Plaza or Intercontinental Palace.

FREE transfers are provided from the following hotels: Triton Beach Three Corners, Iberotel Coraya, Solaya, Lamaya, Samaya, Sol y Mar Dar El Medina, Resta Reef, Resta Grand, Crowne Plaza Sahara, Oasis/Sahara Sands, Intercontinental Palace, Marina Lodge, El Fayrouz Three Corners, Tulip, Shoni Bay, Nada, Badawia, Equinox El Naba, Moreen Beach, Hilton Nubian Resort, Sol y Mar Abu Dabab, Abu Dabab Diving Lodge, Solitaire, The Oasis, Calimara Habiba, Blue Reef, Kharamana, Abo Nuwas, Brayka Bay.

With our new dive centre located further south and on the beach, we can offer so much more:

• Unlimited housereef diving - pick up your tanks and off you go!
• Shaab Abu Dabab on our doorstep - a set of six offshore reefs with stunning visibility, corals and marine life. Now just a short RIB trip departing direct from the new centre.
• Regular trips to Elphinstone by fast RIB - smaller groups, shorter sailing times, more flexibility on dive choice, varied departure times and quicker pickups. Dive the jewel in our crown in style!
• Guided shore diving to help your diving budget go further.

If you would like more information, email reservations@emperordivers.com and they will be very happy to help.

The added bonus is that there is now a great housereef and the Centre is closer to the Marsa Alam jetty saving time when visiting southern sites.

Built to a customised design giving spacious facilities and all the necessary amenities expected from a world class dive operator, including a rooftop bar for that all-important post-dive socialising, the location adds to the variety of dives on offer.

Just 20 km south of Port Ghalib marina, our classic hardboat trips will operate as usual with more diving options to include the unspoilt and uncrowded Abu Dabab offshore reef system, now just 15 minutes away by speedboat.

The housereef is literally on the doorstep and ideal for more experienced divers offering plenty of guided or unguided options, day and night, as well as regular morning and afternoon trips to Elphinstone for those 'big' encounters. With the Centre being closer than ever to the Marsa Alam marina, we continue to offer Dolphin House trips to divers and snorkellers and with shorter transfer times, guests can dive even more southern sites such as Shaab Marsa Alam whilst still enjoying the famous 'Overnight Elphinstone' trips.

Moreen Beach is a 4 star hotel operated by Concord Hotels and is the ideal venue for divers and non-divers alike.

For divers with family and friends who simply want to relax, then this is the place to do more half-day trips and lazy starts while everyone can enjoy the sandy beach and fabulous facilities.

We still offer free transfers from other hotels; however, for those staying in Port Ghalib, the same renowned Emperor service is on-hand where you wake up and walk to your dive boat or have a short zodiac transfer.

Luke Atkinson, Emperor Marsa Alam's Manager explains, "Our operation in Port Ghalib will remain virtually the same with the addition of a super housereef at the Moreen Beach and easier access to Shaab Abu Dabab and Marsa Alam's sites. We look forward to giving our guests more choice, memorable diving and the same customer-focused service".

It's business as usual at the current Marsa Alam centre in Port Ghalib. The move will be seamless so guests won't feel a thing...except a better location and more choice of dive sites!

For more information, please email reservations@emperordivers.com

We will have more information on our Marsa Alam web page by September.

Do you have the skills for Receptionist/Administrator role, working behind the counter? You'll have excellent customer service, interpersonal skills and computer skills, together with the know-how to sell diving, courses and retail products.  You will also be a multi-tasker who is confident in dealing with guests as well as being a dab hand with administration tasks. 

If you're a Divemaster, we would like you to work in the water as and when required.  The split between office and non-office work will be determined on a weekly basis. 

If you are not a Divemaster we would still like to hear from you, and you will be based in the office each day.

You must speak fluent English with German being an advantage. Preference will be given to those candidates already living in the Hurghada/El Gouna area.

We are offering a six month contract and the chance to work with a successful and welcoming team.

Please send your CV to human.resources@emperordivers.com quoting reference ED095.

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It has some cute little features: easy to get to know, simple to find your way around, prices so much easier to find and, of course, the usual accurate, interesting information on all things to do with Red Sea diving with Emperor Divers.

Our Liveaboard pages are just brilliant with availability now on each Itinerary page so you can easily find when you can travel and on which lovely liveaboard.

And you can meet the team that works so hard to give you the holiday you deserve!

But most of all, it's been designed with you in mind so that you can find what you want quickly and make that booking effortlessly...and remember that when you book your diving online, you save money!

Do visit our new arrival as soon as you can at www.emperordivers.com

We look forward to seeing you in 2011!

Seasons greetings from everyone at Emperor

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The Reservations Team in Sharm El Sheikh is looking for a full time Administrator to handle all safari reservations. Experience of working in a similar role within the diving industry would be good but the team really needs someone who has strong administration skills and who is able to multi-task. Emperor Divers is renowned for its excellent customer service/interpersonal skills so you will also need those in abundance plus plenty of initiative and drive.

You will be involved in all aspects of the reservations process from answering emails to boat planning, therefore you must be confident in dealing with direct guests and tour operators alike.  

The position would be best suited to a certified diver already living in Egypt and you must speak English as your first language.                 

If this sounds like you, please send your full CV including salary expectations to Sarah Harvey, Human Resources, Emperor Group human.resources@emperordivers.com and quote reference number ED079. We look forward to hearing from you.

Duncan McAllister, Sharm's Dive Centre Manager, would like to thank everyone who purchased a brick in the last two years. Due to its success, the team will soon be whitewashing another wall and starting all over again. Here's to another Brick in the Wall!

Adding to the long-established Emperor dive centres in Hurghada, Marsa Alam, Nuweiba and Sharm el Sheikh, divers now have an even greater choice to dive with Emperor Divers' expertise coupled with the Dive Tribe knowledge of the El Gouna area.

The Dive Tribe has an excellent reputation for quality, safety and service. Established in October 1999, the centre has won several awards for excellence and under the management of award-winning Red Sea dive company, Emperor Divers, guests can take advantage of an enjoyably enhanced experience. Together, the centre offers the full range of day diving and dive courses and a variety of water sports.

For more information on diving Emperor El Gouna, email info.reservations@emperordivers.com