Red Sea Dive Resorts - Marsa Alam

Gary Ball

Marsa Alam Dive Centre Manager
(& Louise Kraechter)



I was born in Liverpool, England, and started diving when I was 13 years old after discovering a local BSAC club who got me hooked on diving in the UK. Along with (my much better half) Louise, I manage the Emperor Divers Marsa Alam Centre.

Since becoming a professional diver I have worked in Cyprus and have gained the PADI Staff Instructor, EFRI and TDI Advanced Deco qualifications. Louise is also a PADI Staff Instructor and EFRI.

Being from Liverpool I speak basic English :-) whilst Louise has German origins and conversational German. Whilst I was working in England I worked in the transport industries from driving to fleet manager but all of my spare time was spent working as a DM for local dive centers.

Together with Louise here at Marsa Alam, I am responsible for the daily running of a busy yet friendly centre. Previous guests have become good friends and hopefully many more will. I truly enjoy diving and teaching in the Red Sea as you just never know what will turn up. What makes Marsa a special place to work is the dive team we have here, the guides, boat crew and ground support staff all enjoy their jobs and this makes for a great atmosphere.