Dolphins • Connection
About Us
The people and philosophy behind DiveZen Retreats.
Meet Your Hosts
We're Vera & Hamada
Together, we created DiveZen Retreats to share the magic of the Red Sea, wild dolphins, and a slower, more meaningful way of travelling.
Vera brings her experience as a leadership coach, yoga teacher, and psychology student. Hamada brings years of professional diving and guiding experience, along with a lifetime spent on the Red Sea coast. Together, we'll welcome you onboard and help make your week at Sataya truly unforgettable.
Vera & Hamada
Hi, I'm Vera
Vera · Retreat Host
Meet Vera
Helping People Has Always Been My Purpose
Hi, I'm Vera.
Originally from Belarus, I built my career in the corporate world and spent many years working as a manager, leadership coach, and Agile professional within international organisations. Throughout my career, I have worked with teams, leaders, and individuals, helping people navigate change, overcome challenges, and grow both professionally and personally.
At the same time, yoga became an important part of my life and has been my personal practice for more than ten years. Today, I am also studying psychology, because understanding people and supporting personal growth is something I genuinely care about.
Over the years, I have seen how many people struggle with stress, burnout, and the constant pressure of modern life. And if I'm honest, I experienced some of it myself.
Then I discovered Sataya.
What started as a dolphin trip became one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. For one week, I stepped away from emails, meetings, deadlines, and responsibilities. I lived with the rhythm of the sea.
- I swam with wild dolphins, who somehow teach you to be present.
- I watched spectacular sunrises and sunsets.
- And I remembered what it feels like to simply be here, now.
Since then, I have returned many times. Every visit reminds me how powerful nature can be when we allow ourselves to slow down.
Creating these retreats is my way of sharing that experience with others.
My goal is not to create a perfect holiday. My goal is to create a space where people can relax, recharge, reconnect, and create memories that stay with them long after they return home.
Vera
Hamada · Diving Instructor
Meet Hamada
The Red Sea Is His Home
If I am the person who fell in love with the Red Sea, Hamada is someone who has always belonged to it.
Born and raised on the Red Sea coast, he grew up surrounded by the sea, boats, fishermen, and stories that have been passed from generation to generation.
The Red Sea is not simply where he works. It is his home.
As a professional scuba diving instructor and guide with many years of experience, Hamada has spent thousands of hours in the water and knows the reefs, marine life, and hidden corners of this region better than most people ever will.
His calm nature, deep knowledge, and natural ability to make people feel comfortable in the water make him an invaluable part of every retreat.
Whether you are an experienced diver, a confident snorkeler, or entering the water for the first time, Hamada is always nearby to support you, guide you, and help you feel safe.
But perhaps what makes him truly special are the stories he shares.
- Stories about growing up by the sea.
- Stories about local traditions and daily life.
- Stories about the dolphins, reefs, and marine creatures that inhabit these waters.
- And stories about Quseir, one of the oldest fishing towns in the Red Sea region, where life still moves at a slower and more authentic pace.
Through Hamada, guests get more than a guide. They get a local friend who opens a window into a world that many visitors never have the chance to see.
The Feeling You Take Home
Most guests come for the dolphins.
What they take home is much more.
- New friendships & beautiful memories
- A calmer mind and fresh energy
- A deeper connection with nature
- A reminder that life doesn't have to move so fast
Ready to Join Us?
Your next adventure begins in the Red Sea
Reach out for upcoming dates and prices — we'd love to welcome you aboard.