Diving Star Crew

Meet the Hurghada PADI Instructors and Dive Leaders

From instructor-led training to daily boat operations, our team combines local dive knowledge with professional guest care to keep every trip safe, smooth, and memorable.

Our Team

Professional instructors, dive leaders, and marine crew

Meet the people guiding your training, daily dives, and boat operations in Hurghada.

Agnieszka Winiecka - General Manager - Master Scuba Dive Trainer (MSDT PADI)

Agnieszka Winiecka

General Manager - Master Scuba Dive Trainer (MSDT PADI)

Leads center operations, guest support quality, and training coordination across daily diving and courses.

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Lana Kravchenko - MSDT PADI

Lana Kravchenko

MSDT PADI

Supports course progression and in-water training standards for beginner and continuing divers.

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Maria Pomazkova - Customer Service - French, German, and English Guest Support

Maria Pomazkova

Customer Service - French, German, and English Guest Support

Supports guest communication, booking follow-up, and day-to-day customer care for French-, German-, and English-speaking guests.

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Julia Mendez - Customer Service - Spanish and English Guest Support

Julia Mendez

Customer Service - Spanish and English Guest Support

Handles guest communication, booking follow-up, and customer care for Spanish- and English-speaking guests.

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Ashraf Mahmoud - Director of Diving Star Center - CMAS Instructor

Ashraf Mahmoud

Director of Diving Star Center - CMAS Instructor

Oversees dive-center direction, instructor workflow, and high-standard safety execution.

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Mahmoud Ashraf - PADI Instructor

Mahmoud Ashraf

PADI Instructor

Delivers structured instruction paths for certification students with clear in-water guidance.

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Hitham Elkotbi - Manager - OWS Instructor (PADI)

Hitham Elkotbi

Manager - OWS Instructor (PADI)

Connects operations and training to keep daily programs smooth for guests and instructors.

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Fayiz Habib - OWS Instructor (PADI)

Fayiz Habib

OWS Instructor (PADI)

Focuses on beginner comfort, skill confidence, and practical dive-readiness coaching.

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Medhat Ahmed - DiveMaster (PADI)

Medhat Ahmed

DiveMaster (PADI)

Supports daily boat operations and guided dive supervision with strong local-site familiarity.

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Mohamed Wagdy - DiveMaster (PADI) - Photographer - Marketing & Tech Manager

Mohamed Wagdy

DiveMaster (PADI) - Photographer - Marketing & Tech Manager

Combines in-water support with professional underwater photo and video coverage.

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Ahmed Algohry - DiveMaster (PADI)

Ahmed Algohry

DiveMaster (PADI)

Guides certified divers with route briefings, dive-site navigation, and practical support.

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Bassem M-samir - DiveMaster (PADI)

Bassem M-samir

DiveMaster (PADI)

Supports mixed-level groups with clear communication and guest-focused dive assistance.

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Mahmoud Wagdy (Abu Layla) - DiveMaster (PADI) - CMAS Instructor

Mahmoud Wagdy (Abu Layla)

DiveMaster (PADI) - CMAS Instructor

Experienced Red Sea guide with hands-on leadership for dynamic daily and course routes.

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Ashraf Nasr - Captain

Ashraf Nasr

Captain

Responsible for marine operations and secure boat routing across dive-site schedules.

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Adel Ebrahim - Boat Crew

Adel Ebrahim

Boat Crew

Supports onboard readiness, diver logistics, and smooth day-to-day boat execution.

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