{"id":133,"date":"2026-05-20T15:54:04","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T15:54:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/butterflydiving.net\/?page_id=133"},"modified":"2026-05-24T19:49:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T19:49:10","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/butterflydiving.net\/?page_id=133","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n \n WHAT TYPE OF DIVING IS THERE IN SHARM EL SHEIKH?<\/span>
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The area has a diverse ranges of diving sites; coral gardens, wall diving, drift diving and wreck diving.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>

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\n \n CAN I TRAVEL TO SHARM EL SHEIKH BY DIRECT FLIGHT?<\/span>
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Yes, Sharm el Sheikh has an international airport with many direct flights from major countries around the world.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>

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\n \n CAN I DIVE FROM A BOAT IN SHARM EL SHEIKH?<\/span>
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Yes, if you are a Certified Diver and hold a SCUBA diving certification. Most of our dive sites are accessed by boat, although we do offer shore dives.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>

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\n \n WHAT TYPE OF BOATS WILL I DIVE FROM?<\/span>
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We have a selection of boats available to use depending on the destination.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>

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\n \n IF I HAVE NOT DIVED FOR SIX MONTHS, CAN I GO DIVING IN RAS MOHAMED NATIONAL PARK?<\/span>
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\u00a0No. We highly recommend completing a check dive, so you can refresh your SCUBA skills, feel comfortable underwater and be correctly weighted.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>

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\n \n IS A 3-5MM WETSUIT SUITABLE FOR DIVING IN SHARM EL SHEIKH?<\/span>
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Yes, during the summer months we would recommend a 3-5mm wet suit. In winter you will probably need a 5-7mm suit depending on your personal preferences.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>

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\n \n CAN I HIRE SCUBA DIVING EQUIPMENT FROM BUTTERFLY DIVING?<\/span>
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Yes. We offer a full equipment rental service, including: buoyancy control device, regulators, fins, masks & snorkels, and wet suits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>

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\n \n DOES YOUR CENTRE HAVE ENRICHED AIR (NITROX)?<\/span>
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We can order in NITROX with 24hrs notice to your specification<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>

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\n \n WHAT TYPE OF SCUBA DIVING CYLINDERS\/TANKS DO YOU HAVE?<\/span>
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The majority of our SCUBA tanks are 12 litre aluminium cylinders with DIN fittings or adapters.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>

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\n \n WHAT IS SCUBA DIVING CERTIFICATION?<\/span>
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It is an internationally recognised certificate issued by a SCUBA training agency after you have completed a course of diving skills, theory and practice dives. ButterflyDiving offers PADI courses & certification.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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