The Orca Dive Club Hamata is one of our two southernmost dive clubs in Egypt. This facility has quickly become recognised as a top address for diving the unexplored deep south. From the Orca Dive Club Hamata, that is located within the Zabargad Beach Resort***, famous reefs such as Shaab Maksur, Shaab Claudio, Shaab Sataya and Abu Diab are quickly and easily accessible by boat. Not only are the offshore reefs fantastic, but the Orca Dive Club's House Reef with its 10km length and max. depth of 60m can be dived from 6am until 11pm giving you ample opportunity to explore the virgin sites of the south.
The resort lies 5km south of the small Bedouin town of Hamata and the dive boats also depart from the jetty here. The dive club organizes a free shuttle service to the jetty (transfer time approx. 5mins).

Completed at the end of 2001 the resort is built in a Moorish style and comprises a large and widespread complex with its main building and generous sized swimming pool as its central point. The clean and comfortable bungalows are scattered over the landscaped grounds. The Red Sea mountains give an impressive backdrop for this beautiful but remote region of southern Egypt.

The Orca Dive Club Hamata is open all year round. From 8am until 6pm, 7 days a week you will be able to find one of our competent and friendly staff to answer all of your questions. These opening hours allow the upmost flexibility for check in/out so you don't miss any valuable dive time.

You will find a fleet of three dedicated hardboats in operation at the Orca Dive Club Hamata. The highly experieneced and friendly crew who have been working together with us for years guarantee to take you safely and comfortably to only the best dive sites. All boats are equipped with the necessary safety equipment in line with international standards. You will find oxygen, first-aid, VHF marine radios, lifejackets and state of the art communication and navigational aids on board.

Our state of the art and modern rental equipment which is serviced regularly in accordance with manufacturers recommendations guarantees a comfortable and safe diving experience. 30 complete sets of equipment are available at any given time. This also includes dedicated "Kids" diving equipment.

With over 300 steel tanks at your disposal you will never have to come up for air at the Orca Dive Club Hamata. Available tank sizes are 8,10,12 and 15ltr all with DIN/INT connection. In line with the clubs philosophy of "Safety First" all tanks are regulary inspected and serviced in accordance with stringent in house test procedures. Hydrostatic testing is conducted out of house by an international accredited inspection company.

Your valuable dive equipment is safe in our large and spacious dryroom. With two large fresh water rinse tanks (one only for regs. computers and cameras) you're sure to get all the salt out of your equipment. These dedicated storage areas are well ventilated so that your gear can dry before your departure. The dryrooms are open from 6am until 11pm and remain locked at all other times. Our own night security personnel keep a watchful eye on your equipment during darkness.

Our open air "Divers Bar" is definitely the meeting point after a hard days diving for enjoying a cool drink and having a chat with your "buddies".

Due to the remote location the Orca Dive Club Hamata has a fully stocked medical room and small treatment area. The Orca Team in Hamata also employ a resident european doctor who holds a daily surgery if required and is on call 24hrs aday. The next medical facility is in Marsa Shagara 22km north of Marsa Alam (approx 2hrs. drive away).

The Orca Dive Club Hamata House Reef is a very special diving experience. Rugged coral blocks, little canyons, cuts and caves can be found on the fringng reef with colourful reef fish and an abundance of flora and fauna. Here you can encounter the entire food chain, starting from the tiniest animals up to big pelagics on the prowl for prey. To all of them the eroded reef edge offers shelter and a safe resting place. The House Reef offers perfect conditions for night dives and for teaching beginners. Entry on to the House Reef is easy, over our private jetty with equipment assembly area. There is no need to worry about carrying your equipment onto the jetty as our resident donkey "Prince Ali" is happy to lighten your load. All that is left for you to do is put on your tank and take the plunge. The House Reef is open for diving from 6am until 11pm daily. This site can only be reached from the shore and is an attractive alternative to any diver wanting to see a different side of the Red Sea.

In our small boutique you will find a large selection of holiday souvenirs. We stock a variety of T-shirts, sweatshirts/fleeces, shorts, trousers, skirts and many more accessories from the Orca collection. You will also find dive site and marine life identification guides available.