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15 Red Sea Dives in Egypt Worth Booking

31 dives  ·  from $11 a head

Egypt is the cheapest serious diving in the world, and the reef starts a few hundred metres off the beach. These 15 day boats and shore dives out of Hurghada and Sharm are priced, timed and clear about pickup.

Discover Scuba Diving - Getting comfortable with the equipment
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Discover Scuba Diving

1.Discover Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,676 reviews · from $127Our pick

Spend a full day learning scuba basics with a PADI instructor in Sharm el Sheikh. You’ll practice in a pool, then make a supervised beach descent over coral reefs and colorful fish. Equipment, lunch, drinks, transfers, and a manual are included. Sabrina handles booking questions, while Mohammad is one instructor you may be assigned.

“Wonderful team from start to finish Sabrina made booking easy and messaged me with everything I need to bring, to the dive Mohammad was a wonderful instructor with his patience and professionalism it made it an enjoyable experience, I would highly recommend”

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Sharm El Sheikh: Ras Mohamed & White Island Dive & Snorkel - Your first look at Ras Mohamed’s coral
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Sharm El Sheikh: Ras Mohamed & White Island Dive & Snorkel

2.Ras Mohamed & White Island Dive & Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,280 reviews · 9 hours · from $29

Spend a full day on a three-level yacht from Sharm El Sheikh, with two Ras Mohamed snorkel stops, a 10 to 15 minute beginner scuba session, and a visit to White Island. Instructors such as Kareem, Moaaz, Sam, Sayed, and Salah help nervous first-timers, while lunch, drinks, equipment, park entry, and hotel transfers are included.

“this experience was epic! my 8th year old daughter did snorkeling and my husband visited white sand . the team looked after us very well. very professional and amazing experience. thank you all! felt safe”

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Hurghada: Snorkeling 6 x 1 to Orange Bay w Diving & Massage - Getting to the yacht from your hotel
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Hurghada: Snorkeling 6 x 1 to Orange Bay w Diving & Massage

3.Snorkeling 6 x 1 to Orange Bay w Diving & Massage

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,266 reviews · 8h 30m · from $62

Join Royal Cruise Hurghada for a full day on the Red Sea, with hotel pickup, two snorkeling stops, a beginner scuba session, Orange Bay, banana boat rides, buffet lunch, and a back massage. Guides including Andrew, Fox, Bassam, and Salam are known for warm, careful help, especially with nervous swimmers.

“Our trip on June 1st, 2025 was simply amazing! The crew was super friendly, fun, and totally laid-back – we felt welcome from the very beginning. There were lots of activities like diving, snorkeling, and water sports – everything was optional, so you could join in or just relax. A big shout-out to Andrew, who kept the day entertaining with his great sense of humor, and to the fantastic dive instructor who made sure we felt 100% safe at all times. All in all, a perfect day – active yet relaxing!”

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Intro Diving 2 Stops For Beginners with Pick-up and Lunch - Hurghada - Equipment, briefing, and first-time nerves
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Intro Diving 2 Stops For Beginners with Pick-up and Lunch – Hurghada

4.Intro Diving 2 Stops For Beginners with Pick-up and Lunch – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,146 reviews · from $40

Spend about seven hours on a Hurghada boat with Sea Memories, learning basic scuba skills before two 15-minute underwater sessions. An instructor stays beside you, with guides such as Bassiouni and Badr praised for calm support. Hotel pickup, equipment, lunch, and drinks are included, but bring cash for the $5 marine fee.

“They made it easy to do. With clear instructions and responsive to everyone’s ability. Well organised and a very smart boat with a crew that worked hard to make our full day a great experience. Would recommend this!”

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Intro Diving Beginner and Discover Red Sea Underwater - The first underwater session near Abu Ramada or Giftun
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Intro Diving Beginner and Discover Red Sea Underwater

5.Intro Diving Beginner and Discover Red Sea Underwater

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,092 reviews · 8 hours · from $61

Spend eight hours exploring two Red Sea sites near Hurghada with a professional instructor. You will learn basic scuba skills, make two short underwater sessions, enjoy lunch and drinks on the boat, and have time to snorkel. Instructors including Badr, Joo, Shady, and Islam are often assigned to beginners. Hotel pickup is available from Hurghada, Makadi Bay, and El Gouna.

“Badr is a fantastic instructor who makes you you feel very calm, especially as a beginner like myself. Great experience that I would highly recommend!”

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PADI Open Water Diver Course - The nearby beach and first time underwater
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PADI Open Water Diver Course

6.PADI Open Water Diver Course

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 626 reviews · from $411

Spend three to four days learning scuba skills with Pyramids Diving Center in Sharm el Sheikh. You will complete five theory sessions, five confined-water sessions, and four Red Sea sessions with a PADI professional. Instructors including Amr, Mena, and Mohammed Abdelkarim are noted for calm, patient teaching. Equipment, transport, lunch, and soft drinks are included.

“Great experience getting out PADI Advanced Open Water Certification with Rahma. Sharm El-Sheik is absolutely stunning. I would strongly suggest skipping the shore diving the first day and have the boat dive the two days”

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Scuba Diving Full Day Boat Trip for beginners With Lunch & Transfer – Hurghada - Morning pickup and the ride to the boat
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Scuba Diving Full Day Boat Trip for beginners With Lunch & Transfer – Hurghada

7.Scuba Diving Full Day Boat Trip for beginners With Lunch & Transfer – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 580 reviews · from $24

Spend about eight hours on a Red Sea boat from Hurghada, with hotel pickup, equipment, two guided scuba stops, lunch, and time to snorkel or swim. Beginners receive patient instruction, while experienced participants can visit deeper sites. Guides may include Sultan, Mustafa, Hossum, Osama, or Mimo, depending on the day.

“The experience was great at least for us who tried it for the first time. We were suppose to try two spots(reefs) but that didn’t really happen. Price was very low but during and after the trip everyone was asking for bakshish(tip). Photographer also want money which is fair but we would prefer a fixed price rather then pay what you want”

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Red Sea Diving Trip from Hurghada: Beginner to Advanced Divers - First underwater session for beginners
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Red Sea Diving Trip from Hurghada: Beginner to Advanced Divers

8.Red Sea Diving Trip from Hurghada: Beginner to Advanced Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 530 reviews · from $69

Spend about seven hours aboard a Hurghada boat, visiting two Red Sea sites for guided scuba sessions. Beginners receive close instruction, while certified participants can explore at a suitable depth. Equipment, lunch, drinks, tea, coffee, and hotel transfers are included. Instructors named by past guests include Abdo, Hady, Hamdy, Boudy, and Tohamy. Bring $5 for the national park fee.

“Unbelievable team, absolutely amazing! My daughter and I had our first ever dive at crazy dolphin and we felt so safe and reassured. Very professional, qualified and knowledgeable. They took us to the best snorkelling and diving spots and we even had a chance to see and sRead more”

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From Sharm: Ras Muhammed & White Island By Boat & intro Dive - Hotel pickup and the morning at the port
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From Sharm: Ras Muhammed & White Island By Boat & intro Dive

9.From Sharm: Ras Muhammed & White Island By Boat & intro Dive

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 493 reviews · from $43

Spend a full day aboard a yacht from Sharm El Sheikh, visiting Ras Mohammed and White Island with up to three swim stops. You can snorkel or try a 10 to 15-minute beginner scuba session with instructors such as Mohammed and Arabi. Lunch, soft drinks, hotel transfers, and basic boat services are included, while photos and longer scuba sessions cost extra.

“Bishoy was the best tour guide we had so much fun!! Highly recommend for anyone coming to Sharm el sheikh!!”

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Intro Diving Beginner and Discover Red Sea Underwater - The first underwater session near Abu Ramada or Giftun
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Intro Diving Beginner and Discover Red Sea Underwater

10.Intro Diving Beginner and Discover Red Sea Underwater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 400 reviews · from $40

Start with hotel pickup at 8:00 AM, learn the basics with a certified instructor, then take two guided scuba sessions near Abu Ramada, Giftun, Carless Reef, or Fanadir. Lunch, drinks, and equipment are included. Badr, Mahmoud, Said, and Aimen are among the named crew members.

“La experiencia fue única, profesionales y muy atentos, lo único lo contratamos con guía en español y al final tuvo que ser en inglés”

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Full day diving with private guide, lunch drinks transportation - A private guide instead of a standard group format
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Full day diving with private guide, lunch drinks transportation

11.Full day diving with private guide, lunch drinks transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 285 reviews · from $81

Start at 8:30 a.m. for an eight-hour private Red Sea outing with guide Luka, visiting two underwater sites near Hurghada. Scuba equipment, lunch, drinks, transport, taxes, and underwater photography are included. You can also snorkel, choose from English, German, Arabic, or French guidance, and request vegan or vegetarian food.

“Nice experience. Definitely worth it! Luke was a very nice coach and he made diving easy and fun ! Great 👍”

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Hurghada: Luxury Orange Bay w/Snorkeling, Massage and Diving - Pickup, transfer, and the first cruise
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Hurghada: Luxury Orange Bay w/Snorkeling, Massage and Diving

12.Luxury Orange Bay w/Snorkeling, Massage and Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 278 reviews · 8h 30m · from $58

Spend 510 minutes aboard a small-group yacht from Hurghada, Makadi Bay, Safaga, El Gouna, or nearby resorts. You will visit Orange Bay, snorkel at Giftun Island, try a supervised introductory scuba session, enjoy massage, lunch, drinks, and a banana boat ride. Guides speak English, German, Arabic, and Russian.

“we liked every minute. the snorkling, orange bay and even saw a turtle, dolfins and a rog. the snd crew are excellent”

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Hurghada Diving Adventure one Day with two Dives Boat Trip - What happens on the boat
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Hurghada Diving Adventure one Day with two Dives Boat Trip

13.Hurghada Diving Adventure one Day with two Dives Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · from $26

Join Aquarius Diving Club from its base at the Hurghada Marriott for a seven-hour Red Sea boat trip. You get two guided underwater sessions, lunch, drinks, equipment support, and hotel pickup within Hurghada. Non-swimmers can join for snorkeling, while children up to age six may come free with family.

“We had an amazing experience with Acquarius Diving Club in Hurghada! We are a couple and had already gone on a snorkeling trip the day before with another company, but it was not in the least comparable to what we experienced with them. With Acquarius, we did botRead moreAuto-translated”

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2-Dive adventure-Safe & Top-rated boat for Certified Divers - Why the small groups matter underwater
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2-Dive adventure-Safe & Top-rated boat for Certified Divers

14.2-Dive adventure-Safe & Top-rated boat for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 228 reviews · from $78

Join Blue Paradise Diving Center for a full day on a 27-meter boat from Hurghada. Certified scuba participants make two guided underwater descents at sites chosen for their experience level, with tanks, weights, safety cover, lunch, hotel transport, and small groups of no more than 15 people. Rental gear, drinks, nitrox, and larger tanks cost extra.

“Absolutely loved diving with Blue Paradise, Bart was so helpful in every way, I'm not an experienced diver completed the course in the states and came to Hurghada Red Sea Egypt with my husband on our honeymoon and he really wanted to Read more”

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Hurghada: Scuba Diving for Beginners & Certified Divers - A Calm First Session, Then More Freedom
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Hurghada: Scuba Diving for Beginners & Certified Divers

15.Scuba Diving for Beginners & Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 223 reviews · from $30

Spend a full day on the Red Sea with FTS Travels, including two underwater sessions, two snorkeling stops, lunch, and unlimited hot and soft drinks. Beginners receive instruction from certified guides, while licensed participants can select the certified option. Crew members including Omar, Yousef, Baschar, and Nassr have been praised for their patience and good humor.

“Omar, yousef, baschar Today was an epic day filled with adventure! We went quad biking through the desert and it was such a blast. The sun was shining, the wind in our hair, and the speed... wow! We raced across the sand dunes, felt the adrenaline pumping through our veins, and enjoyed the beautiful scenery around us. It was an experience I'll never forget!”

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