About us
Like all good stories, EscaVida started underwater.
EscaVida is a community-first platform connecting adventure seekers with verified operators, certified instructors, and experiences across the Red Sea and beyond. We do not own vessels. We do not employ instructors. We bring together the best of what exists and make it discoverable, bookable, and backed by a community of people who take the ocean seriously.
Built From Inside the Water
The Story Behind EscaVida
Mahmoud Katanani is a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer with over 250 certified divers. He did not build EscaVida from a boardroom. He built it because he knew these waters, trusted these operators, and understood exactly what was missing for the diver trying to find their next experience.
Turning Challenges into Opportunities
A Problem Worth Solving
Finding the right dive center, a trusted instructor, or a liveaboard worth booking was fragmented, opaque, and frustrating. Good operators existed. Great experiences existed. There was no single place that brought them together in a way that felt trustworthy, modern, and built for the diver. So he built it.
Built on What Matters
The Platform and Its Values
EscaVida is built on trust, community, and access. Every operator is verified. Every experience is listed with transparency. And every feature on the platform, from flexible payments with Tamara to seamless booking, exists to remove friction between the diver and the water.
Diving Is Just the Beginning
A Platform Built to Grow
Diving is the first adventure sport on EscaVida. The platform is built to grow with every sport that deserves a better home in the region. If you are here, the ocean already has your attention. Start exploring on EscaVida.
As we continue to grow and evolve, our commitment to our core values remains unwavering. We are proud to be at the forefront of diving innovation, constantly pushing the boundaries to enhance the diving experience and make a positive impact on the world. Join us on this incredible journey and discover the endless possibilities that await beneath the waves with EscaVida.