Our second day in El Quseir, Egypt was a perfect mix of sunshine, saltwater, and bubbles. We started the morning with the familiar and friendly team at Extra Divers El Quseir, located directly at the Mövenpick Resort El Quseir — right on the shores of the stunning El Quadim Bay, one of the most beautiful and well-preserved diving bays on the Red Sea.
We’ve been diving here for many years, and it always feels like coming home. The team is professional, organized, and places great emphasis on safety and environmental care. Normally, Extra Divers require a check dive before exploring the reef, but since we’ve logged many dives here and our son Simon now has nearly 100 dives, we’ve reached what they proudly call the “No-Check-Dive Level.” It’s a recognition of experience and trust — and it made the day even more special.
🌅 Morning Dive – North Side of El Quadim Bay
We started our first dive on the northern side of El Quadim Bay, the house reef of the Mövenpick Resort. The morning light was spectacular, painting the coral formations in gold and blue tones. The visibility was crystal-clear, and the soft current made for a relaxed, slow dive — ideal to rediscover the reef’s peaceful beauty.
🌇 Afternoon Dive – South Side of El Quadim Bay
After lunch, we explored the southern side of the bay, which shines in the afternoon light. The sun’s angle reveals the deeper textures of the coral wall and turns the reef into a glowing underwater landscape. It’s amazing how the same bay can offer two completely different moods depending on the time of day.
Map of El Quadim Bay
Map of El Quadim Bay – Map copyright: EXTRA DIVERS El Quseir
🐠 Underwater Highlights
El Quadim Bay is famous for its healthy coral reefs and diverse marine life — and today didn’t disappoint. Among the highlights we saw:
Curious moray eels hiding in coral crevices
Schools of shimmering mackerel
Graceful batfish hovering effortlessly
Bright clams and soft corals glowing in the light
Several blue-spotted rays resting on the sandy bottom
Long, elegant flute fish following our bubbles
Every dive here feels like entering a living aquarium — calm, colorful, and full of life.
💙 Why We Love Diving in El Quadim Bay
Direct access to the El Quadim Bay house reef from the Mövenpick beach
Perfect for both beginners and experienced divers
Excellent lighting conditions — north side in the morning, south side in the afternoon
Calm conditions ideal for family diving holidays
Professional and safety-first approach by Extra Divers El Quseir
Sustainable diving practices to protect this unique bay
🌅 Looking Ahead
After two unforgettable dives, we enjoyed the sunset from our terrace overlooking El Quadim Bay. The water shimmered in deep orange tones as we talked about tomorrow’s dives — maybe turtles, maybe dolphins. Whatever we see, every dive here feels like pure magic. 🤿🌊
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