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Ahmed Elnakib

Ahmed Elnakib

Cairo,C

Summary

Luxury-focused Cruise Director and Senior Dive Professional with over 20 years of international experience on premium liveaboards and dive cruise vessels. Highly experienced in guest relations, crew leadership, and dive safety management. Known for calm professionalism, strong communication skills, and the ability to balance guest expectations, crew needs, and operational safety.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Boat Show Representative

Seven Seas
Düsseldorf
01.2024 - Current

Cruise Director

Emperor Divers
01.2020 - 01.2024
  • Overall responsibility for onboard operations, guest experience, daily planning, dive activities, and crew coordination.

Dive Guide

Blue O Two
01.2016 - 01.2019

Dive Guide

Bluewater Safari
01.2012 - 01.2016

Dive Guide

Sea Serpent Fleet
01.2007 - 01.2012

Dive Guide

M/Y Number One
01.2006 - 01.2007

Dive Instructor

Ocean College, Sharm El Sheikh
01.1998 - 01.2006

Education

German Language Course - B1

Alexandria University

Skills

  • Luxury Guest Experience
  • Cruise & Liveaboard Operations
  • Crew Leadership
  • Dive Operations & Safety Management
  • High-End Customer Service
  • Multicultural Communication
  • Guest Retention & Loyalty
  • Enriched Air (Nitrox)
  • Deep Diving
  • Drift Diving
  • Wreck Diving
  • Underwater Photography
  • Search & Recovery
  • Equipment Specialist
  • PADI AWARE
  • Safety & Risk Management

Languages

  • English
  • German
  • Arabic, Native
  • English, Fluent
  • German, B1

Personal Information

Title: Cruise Director | Lead Dive Guide | Senior Dive Instructor

References

References available upon request

Social And Professional Skills

Experienced in managing liveaboard vessels as Cruise Director. Strong ability to balance boat crew coordination, guest expectations, and safety requirements. Calm, professional, and highly service-oriented.

Education And Certifications

  • PADI IDC Staff Instructor
  • PADI Instructor
  • PADI Divemaster
  • SSI Instructor
  • TDI Instructor
  • Rebreather Diver
  • German Language Course - B1 (2022)
  • Alexandria University

Timeline

Boat Show Representative

Seven Seas
01.2024 - Current

Cruise Director

Emperor Divers
01.2020 - 01.2024

Dive Guide

Blue O Two
01.2016 - 01.2019

Dive Guide

Bluewater Safari
01.2012 - 01.2016

Dive Guide

Sea Serpent Fleet
01.2007 - 01.2012

Dive Guide

M/Y Number One
01.2006 - 01.2007

Dive Instructor

Ocean College, Sharm El Sheikh
01.1998 - 01.2006

German Language Course - B1

Alexandria University
Ahmed Elnakib