Things to do in Eilat, Southern District: The Best Other Outdoor Activities

Reviewed By Jordrose - Tel Aviv, Israel

We spent a week in the club. My daughters got their 2 star diving qualification and I joined the guided dives. We stayed at the hostel which is on site. This is a big, active, well established diving club. One of the first in the area. I was hesitant about doing the diving course there and diving there as I assumed it would be very busy in August. It was. But we had a great time. The diving courses are super professional, no more than 6 per group with extremely experienced and friendly instructors. The group had their own gathering area away from the daily diving crowd, and they had an intimate and fun experience. Instructors are very patient and accommodating. All the course diving is done right from the club shore - no driving or other hassles. Excellent equipment. I joined the daily guided dives. It was busy, mainly on the weekend, so expect some waiting and "balagan" (the Hebrew word for disorder...) but all dives were carried out as planned. The advantage of this busy and active club is that there are always several daily dives, and you can always find a partner if you are diving alone. I rented my own equipment for the week, but I didn't see any shortage of equipment. All equipment was excellent and well maintained. Nitrox available as well. The club has a hostel on site. It is a basic 4 or 6 bunk air-conditioned room with a large bathroom (2 sinks, toilet and shower). Highly recommended, as it is extremely convenient to have an AC room to cool off and rest between dives, and avoid having to use transport to get to your hotel. In addition, you have the advantage of the excellent location of the club - right on the beach, the room is 40 feet from the water... The general atmosphere of the club is dynamic, busy and full of energy. Divers going in and out of the water all day. Young staff, beach bar with basic food - all you need for a diving trip. Remember - this is Israel - so don't expect Swiss railway precision, but if you get with the rhythm you will have a great time! Highly recommended.