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Cpt Maged I
11.Jun
Finally, after 17 days Cpt Maged I is back from dry dock with new shining paint, new flat screen tv and nice stainless details.
When are you coming to see it?
Regards from sunny El Gouna
Finally, after 17 days Cpt Maged I is back from dry dock with new shining paint, new flat screen tv and nice stainless details.
When are you coming to see it?
Regards from sunny El Gouna
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SHIRLEY CLAMP VISITING COLONA DIVERS HURGHADA
09.Jun
We at Colona Hurghada had visit from a famous singer from Sweden, Shirley Clamp. She and her family enjoyed a nice day on our Dolphin spotting trip. They were lucky to be swimming with 4 wild dophins! Here in the picture Shirley, with our 2 snorkel guides Elin and Atef.
We at Colona Hurghada had visit from a famous singer from Sweden, Shirley Clamp. She and her family enjoyed a nice day on our Dolphin spotting trip. They were lucky to be swimming with 4 wild dophins! Here in the picture Shirley, with our 2 snorkel guides Elin and Atef.
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New Jetty at Magawish is ready
25.May
After a hard winter with several storms, our jetty was "screaming" for renovation, so we decided to give it a lift. Now, since few days we can be proud of better passage to the boats - the jetty is stronger, it was done longer, so even with high tides it will secure us dry feet when getting off the boats. Also Roger Jr is more happy - he do not have to pull the trolley in deep sand anymore. Keep,...
After a hard winter with several storms, our jetty was "screaming" for renovation, so we decided to give it a lift. Now, since few days we can be proud of better passage to the boats - the jetty is stronger, it was done longer, so even with high tides it will secure us dry feet when getting off the boats. Also Roger Jr is more happy - he do not have to pull the trolley in deep sand anymore. Keep fingers crossed for long life of the jetty :)
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Juvenile Emperor Angel fish
24.May
Just four days ago our guests together with our guides Mattias and Ian spotted a juvenile Emperor Angel fish. For Ian it was his first one but for Mattias it was his second one.
Sunny regards
Colona Divers, El Gouna
Just four days ago our guests together with our guides Mattias and Ian spotted a juvenile Emperor Angel fish. For Ian it was his first one but for Mattias it was his second one.
Sunny regards
Colona Divers, El Gouna
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Shaping Up the Moorings of the South!
24.May
The HEPCA mooring team undertook their seasonal maintenance round in the south. During their trip, 5th- 14th of May, they visited fifteen dive sites; including the ever popular Elphistone, Abu Dababab sites, Gotaa‚ and Erg Marsa Alam, Sha‚ab Nakari and the renowned Samadai Reef.
During their engaging nine days in the south the HEPCA mooring team surveyed all the moorings in the,...
The HEPCA mooring team undertook their seasonal maintenance round in the south. During their trip, 5th- 14th of May, they visited fifteen dive sites; including the ever popular Elphistone, Abu Dababab sites, Gotaa‚ and Erg Marsa Alam, Sha‚ab Nakari and the renowned Samadai Reef.
During their engaging nine days in the south the HEPCA mooring team surveyed all the moorings in the region. The team repaired 27 moorings, installed almost a dozen, in addition to conducting maintenance on the zone demarcation buoys at Samadai.
Sayed Marzouk the HEPCA Mooring Co-ordinator for the South expressed that he „is always thrilled by working on the pristine reefs on the south. And that he was delighted by the continued support provided by our members, which is the essence of the work that HEPCA does‰.
Our team came back with an important message; they ask that all boat operators follow HEPCA‚s Guidelines For Using Buoys; and report any violations or damaged moorings as soon as possible through the HEPCA website.
The HEPCA mooring team will return to the South soon and wishes you all an enjoyable diving season.
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Kimmo left his competitors far behind in the sand-cloud
21.May
Sakkara Desert Race 21 May 2010 in Cairo
The race was organized bye EMF - Egyptian Motorcycle Federation. The 3 classes are: over 450cc, under 450cc and quads (in the classes final - no quads). The event was great - good organization, lots of competitors from different countries and cool bikes. The race took place next to Sakkara Sporting Club, close to Sakkara step pyramid.
Sakkara Desert Race 21 May 2010 in Cairo
The race was organized bye EMF - Egyptian Motorcycle Federation. The 3 classes are: over 450cc, under 450cc and quads (in the classes final - no quads). The event was great - good organization, lots of competitors from different countries and cool bikes. The race took place next to Sakkara Sporting Club, close to Sakkara step pyramid.
Kimmo Hagman, our general manager, took part also this year in the event (he is the middle biker in the photo). Last year he won, and now the story repeated itself. After the hard racing from sunrise to late afternoon, Kimmo became the overall winner. Congratulations!
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New Toys arrived in Hurghada
18.May
Colona Divers Hurghada proudly announces the arrival of a brand new Camera from Canon. The Canon Powershot G11 digital camera together with a Ikelite Housing and Subtronic Mini Flash.
Now you can rent these new toys or take your photo skills to the next Level and book a pro photo course with Kimmo Hagman, base leader at the Colona Hurghada Center and well known Photographer.,...
Colona Divers Hurghada proudly announces the arrival of a brand new Camera from Canon. The Canon Powershot G11 digital camera together with a Ikelite Housing and Subtronic Mini Flash.
Now you can rent these new toys or take your photo skills to the next Level and book a pro photo course with Kimmo Hagman, base leader at the Colona Hurghada Center and well known Photographer. www.kimmohagman.com
For more detailed information about the Pro Photo Course please contact us at prophoto@colona.com and we will customize the course according to your experience.
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Summer in sunny El Gouna!
18.May
At last, what we all have been waiting for the summer is approaching!
In Abu Tig Marina the boats are lined up, restaurants, cafés and bars are filled with people. What is then better than to celebrate your diving holiday in El Gouna?
Colona Divers El Gouna will stay open all summer and there are significant advantages to do a great dive with Colona Divers El Gouna in the summer,,...
At last, what we all have been waiting for the summer is approaching!
In Abu Tig Marina the boats are lined up, restaurants, cafés and bars are filled with people. What is then better than to celebrate your diving holiday in El Gouna?
Colona Divers El Gouna will stay open all summer and there are significant advantages to do a great dive with Colona Divers El Gouna in the summer, lesser people on the boats, playful dolphins in the warm water and you are more likely to see really big things like Whale sharks and Manta! Colona Divers would also with this message thank all the staff from this season that will spend their summer in Sweden, for those of you who will come here many familiar faces are still around!
Colona Divers El Gouna celebrates the summer and now gives 15% discount on all bookings made between May 1 and September 30 and this offer is subject to all pre-booked diving..
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Welcome to Roger Jr.
18.May
So next time you come to Colona Hurghada, you will meet Roger Jr., our new member in the Colona family.
He is still a little stubborn and sometimes creates some extra action at the diving centre.
So next time you come to Colona Hurghada, you will meet Roger Jr., our new member in the Colona family.
He is still a little stubborn and sometimes creates some extra action at the diving centre.
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TANK, CAMERA, ACTION!
18.May
Shoot quantity not size this summer!
They say great things come in small packages, so what could be greater than hundreds of small packages? Summer diving in Sharm immediately conjures images of Whale Sharks, Mantas and Hammerheads. But this summer swim in from the blue and have your camera prepared to capture some of the best pictures it will ever take!
Fond of the rounded,...
Shoot quantity not size this summer!
They say great things come in small packages, so what could be greater than hundreds of small packages? Summer diving in Sharm immediately conjures images of Whale Sharks, Mantas and Hammerheads. But this summer swim in from the blue and have your camera prepared to capture some of the best pictures it will ever take!
Fond of the rounded masked puffer fish? Then shoot 50 of them shimmying past? Colour up your pics with hundreds of baby parrotfish, or immerse yourself in huge shoals of Bat Fish. Heading for Shark and Yolanda? Then capture yourself amongst one of the largest army’s of Jack Fish in Sharm.
Are you an Open Water diver and not quite ready to head to Ras Mohammed yet? Don’t feel like your missing out! Ras Umm Sid was nicknamed the "mini Shark & Yolanda" by our guides last year, due to the permanent Barracuda bait ball, resident Napoleons, octopus and dare we mention the larger members of the Ray family??
So while your "pretending" not to be on the look out for the big 3, take a look around and enjoy the summer shows that the reef has to offer while you wait!
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COLIBRI
18.May
Colona Sharm's faithful daily boat has got a new heart, figuratively speaking of course. Her old engine had done
many a trip and worked long hours so has taken an early retirement!
The replacement is a reconditioned imported engine that arrived from Europe last month.
Here you can see the mechanics putting it in place.
And we can actually say her engine is more "Green",...
Colona Sharm's faithful daily boat has got a new heart, figuratively speaking of course. Her old engine had done
many a trip and worked long hours so has taken an early retirement!
The replacement is a reconditioned imported engine that arrived from Europe last month.
Here you can see the mechanics putting it in place.
And we can actually say her engine is more "Green" (excuse the pun) because with increased fuel efficiency over the old engine
Colibri is now a little bit better for the planet and environment.
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Colona Divers are proud to announce the opening of their branch in Marsa Alam
18.May
It´s not one of these small openings either as we are going for it in a big way, we will be operating one daily boat from Port Ghalib (www.portghalib.com) sailing out to some of the world best reefs for you to enjoy fantastic snorkeling, diving courses, Discover Scuba Diving and daily diving.
For those of you who have been diving or snorkeling with us before, you will immediately feel,...
It´s not one of these small openings either as we are going for it in a big way, we will be operating one daily boat from Port Ghalib (www.portghalib.com) sailing out to some of the world best reefs for you to enjoy fantastic snorkeling, diving courses, Discover Scuba Diving and daily diving.
For those of you who have been diving or snorkeling with us before, you will immediately feel very much at home with our european hospitality and safety thinking!
In Marsa Alam we offer you daily boat trips to Sha´b Samadai (dolphin house) where you are almost guaranteed to see wild spinner dolphins, beside the dolphins the divers will find a beautiful coral platau and some fantastic caverns.
Our Eco Lodge is situated in Tondoba Bay where you are sure to find the peace and tranquility that you have been searching for. Whether you choose to stay in one of our african huts or in the chalets, you will only be 300 metres from the Sea with it’s own house reef which you can dive as many times as you like. You can also dive from our felluka or from our dive boats which regularly go out to sites such as Elphinstone and Sha´b Marsa Alam.
For those of you who have already been diving with Colona in El Gouna you may very well recognise some of the staff in particular the operation will be managed by
Christian Andersson who has over 7 years of experience with Colona Divers.
For any further information, opening offers and reservations, please contact us at: marsaalam@colona.com
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Roger has worked enough throughout the years!
16.May
Now the time has come for our beloved donkey Roger to go to pension. He has been working for Colona Divers Hurghada for over 10 years and during those years he has become a famous donkey and everyone’s darling. For all the hard work he has done for us, he deserves only the best for his pension. Fortunately the Blue Moon Animal centre was willing to provide him a nice home, with a lot of space and,...
Now the time has come for our beloved donkey Roger to go to pension. He has been working for Colona Divers Hurghada for over 10 years and during those years he has become a famous donkey and everyone’s darling. For all the hard work he has done for us, he deserves only the best for his pension. Fortunately the Blue Moon Animal centre was willing to provide him a nice home, with a lot of space and other donkeys to play with. We went there to visit him and he seemed to be happy there. What could be better? No work, candy every day, donkey friends and a lot of space to run around.
The Blue Moon Animal centre does not only take care of animals in pension, but they also rescue animals from the streets that are mistreated or without a home. They have over 300 animals there and they are making the place even bigger! Most of the money comes from small donations and of course we here at Colona Hurghada are doing what we can to support them. You can read more about them at www.bluemoon-animalcenter.com
So next time you come to Colona Hurghada, you will meet Roger Jr., our new member in the Colona family. He is still a little stubborn and sometimes creates some extra action at the diving centre.
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Camel Alex visited our Center
16.May
...today's view from the office ;) Alex the camel is resting by our snorkel counter ;)
...today's view from the office ;) Alex the camel is resting by our snorkel counter ;)
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Cpt Maged to dry dock!
27.Apr
Colona Divers in El Gouna are preparing for the summer by taking their own boat Cpt Maged to dry dock. New paint, stainless details, flat screen tv in the saloon and refreshed bathrooms will be done under the 2 following weeks.
Colona Divers in El Gouna are operating as normal during this dry dock.
Colona Divers in El Gouna are preparing for the summer by taking their own boat Cpt Maged to dry dock. New paint, stainless details, flat screen tv in the saloon and refreshed bathrooms will be done under the 2 following weeks.
Colona Divers in El Gouna are operating as normal during this dry dock.
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Y5 was finally out on our boat!
22.Apr
The students from Y5 at El Gouna International School has been studying the Red Sea this spring. Colona Divers Managing Director Niklas Funk has been there to see them at one lesson and today they finally all spend their day at Colona Divers boat Cpt Maged. Now they all could see all the beautiful fish and coralls that is out there.
The students from Y5 at El Gouna International School has been studying the Red Sea this spring. Colona Divers Managing Director Niklas Funk has been there to see them at one lesson and today they finally all spend their day at Colona Divers boat Cpt Maged. Now they all could see all the beautiful fish and coralls that is out there.
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Intern for a week!
15.Apr
This week Adam Anderstedt, a student from Gubbängsskolan in Enskede, Sweden is here for a week of internship. He is 14 years old, playing football in Enskede IK and his favorite teams are Hammarby and Chelsea FC. Adam was interested in how it is to work abroad and how a diving operation works and therefore applied for an internship with us at Colona Divers in El Gouna, so can you do, just send an,...
This week Adam Anderstedt, a student from Gubbängsskolan in Enskede, Sweden is here for a week of internship. He is 14 years old, playing football in Enskede IK and his favorite teams are Hammarby and Chelsea FC. Adam was interested in how it is to work abroad and how a diving operation works and therefore applied for an internship with us at Colona Divers in El Gouna, so can you do, just send an e-mail to elgouna@colona.com, maybe it is you who will get the opportunity to come to us next time!
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Welcome to Colona Divers, Marsa Alam – Open October 2010
06.Apr
New for winter 2010 Colona Divers can offer some of the best diving and snorkeling in the Red Sea from our Eco Lodge, Deep South Diving Camp and Dive Center in Port Ghalib area.
Colona Divers, Deep South Diving Camp is situated Umm Tondoba Bay; only 14 km away from the main city of Marsa Alam and only 1 hour drive from the international airport. This tranquil area is an ideal,...
New for winter 2010 Colona Divers can offer some of the best diving and snorkeling in the Red Sea from our Eco Lodge, Deep South Diving Camp and Dive Center in Port Ghalib area.
Colona Divers, Deep South Diving Camp is situated Umm Tondoba Bay; only 14 km away from the main city of Marsa Alam and only 1 hour drive from the international airport. This tranquil area is an ideal alternative to the crowded European style resorts the beach is deserted by comparison. You will feel like you’re on your own desert island after a long solitary stroll along the miles of beach. The camp offers uniquely designed “African huts” and “chalets”; good food and cheer are available every day. The natural surroundings and spectacular views make this ideal place to relax and unwind. Colona Divers, Port Ghalib is just 20 minutes from the international airport in the newly built modern marina.
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New street signs in El Gouna
06.Apr
From today it´ll be even easier to find our dive center in El Gouna.
New signs will now be seen from both Downtown and from Abutig Marina
From today it´ll be even easier to find our dive center in El Gouna.
New signs will now be seen from both Downtown and from Abutig Marina
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Stormy weather
01.Feb
Again the winter showed its mood. This time strong south wind and very high tide flooded the dive center as never before - the water came up to office door! The waves were crushing over the jetty and we could use small boats to sail thru Magawish beach:) We hope for no more winter weather surprises this year!
Again the winter showed its mood. This time strong south wind and very high tide flooded the dive center as never before - the water came up to office door! The waves were crushing over the jetty and we could use small boats to sail thru Magawish beach:) We hope for no more winter weather surprises this year!
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GUE Instructor course in Colona
22.Jan
From 15th till 21st of January Colona was a host to GUE instructor course. There were 12 instructor candidates from Sweden, Norway, Netherlands, Ukraine, Russia, Italy and Portugal participating. They have been trained by 3 Instructor Trainers - Richard Lundgren, Richard Walker and Jesper Berglund and 3 IT candidates - Hassan Adly, Kirill Egorov and Dorota (our staff). Congratulations to all &,...
From 15th till 21st of January Colona was a host to GUE instructor course. There were 12 instructor candidates from Sweden, Norway, Netherlands, Ukraine, Russia, Italy and Portugal participating. They have been trained by 3 Instructor Trainers - Richard Lundgren, Richard Walker and Jesper Berglund and 3 IT candidates - Hassan Adly, Kirill Egorov and Dorota (our staff). Congratulations to all & thank you for great time! See you next time.
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Raining in Hurghada
18.Jan
In the night from 17th to 18th of January we have experienced the haviest rainfall since at least 10 years! There was lightning, thunder and the whole night rain. The same time the south wind and a high tide caused the sea to rise and flood the dive center. It was really a unusuall winter start!
In the night from 17th to 18th of January we have experienced the haviest rainfall since at least 10 years! There was lightning, thunder and the whole night rain. The same time the south wind and a high tide caused the sea to rise and flood the dive center. It was really a unusuall winter start!
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One lucky bastard!
17.Jan
Our Divemaster Hamed Madouwi had the days of his life yesterday and today.
Yesterday he and our guest Svante spotted a big Manta at Gilwa and today he had a Whaleshark at the same dive spot.
He estimated the length of the Whaleshark to between 10-12 metres.
Our Divemaster Hamed Madouwi had the days of his life yesterday and today.
Yesterday he and our guest Svante spotted a big Manta at Gilwa and today he had a Whaleshark at the same dive spot.
He estimated the length of the Whaleshark to between 10-12 metres.
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Technical start of the New Year
12.Jan
From 2nd of January Colona was hosting two GUE technical courses on the level of T2 - a full trimix certification. The courses were done by our frequent visitor: Richard Lundgren. There were two teams of 3 divers from Denmark, Portugal, Italy and Poland participating. During those days we have the wreck of safari boat Colona IV sank many years ago now resting on sandy bottom on 65 meters...
From 2nd of January Colona was hosting two GUE technical courses on the level of T2 - a full trimix certification. The courses were done by our frequent visitor: Richard Lundgren. There were two teams of 3 divers from Denmark, Portugal, Italy and Poland participating. During those days we have the wreck of safari boat Colona IV sank many years ago now resting on sandy bottom on 65 meters...
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