| If you are staying at the Coral then you are a few miles North of Marsa Alam in Marsa Ghalip. Not many hotels around within walking distance and a taxi is as rare as hens teeth. No real shops to speak of and the duty free at the airport is pretty poor as well so your credit card should be safe.
The dive school on site is Emperor Divers which is who I sometimes work for when I am out there. They are a well run operation and the boats are moored about 50 yards from the dive centre. The Egyptian staff are very helpful and always have a smile for you. The food at the hotel is good and the only problem is the Wednesday nights when loads of the livaboard divers spend the night there so bar and restuarant service slows down as they struggle to cope with the extra customers. |