Top 15 Scuba Diving for Beginners in Hurghada

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

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.Intro Diving for Beginners 2 Stops Diving with Lunch – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews · from $22

Spend about eight hours at sea from Hurghada with a qualified instructor, two beginner scuba sessions, snorkeling, lunch, and all required equipment. The boat reaches coral reefs, fish-filled water, and possibly dolphins, with a later stop that may include a shipwreck. Hotel pickup is included from Hurghada.

“Pretty far from Hurghada, but the transfer is included so it's making up for it. Professional staff, friendly and always happy to help. I've done both the diving sessions and the instructor was very patient. Highly recommended!!!”

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8.Intro Scuba Diving Beginners Full Day Boat Trip 2 Stops Diving & Lunch– Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · from $20

Spend about eight hours at sea from Hurghada, with hotel pickup, two beginner scuba sessions, snorkeling, equipment, lunch, and an instructor. Mahmoud is one of the named instructors praised for clear explanations and close support. Expect a small-group format on paper, but confirm the boat size and pickup details before booking.

“Just WOW. The guys really made this an experience to remember. They were very supportive to all us first time divers and as a solo traveller really made me feel included and part of the fun. Would highly recommend. It may have sparked a diving bug !!”

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9.Beginners Scuba Diving Full-Day Boat Trip & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 102 reviews · from $30

From your Hurghada hotel, sail to two Red Sea sites for two guided beginner scuba sessions, two snorkeling stops, lunch, and unlimited hot and soft drinks. Instructors provide calm, one-on-one help, including underwater support for nervous first-timers. Certified divers must choose the professional option, and children under 12 may snorkel but cannot scuba.

“The diving instructors really took their time with everyone and introduced them slowly. What I really liked was that they calmed everyone down if there was any panic. For example, water in the glasses or the hose wasn't sitting right. The reefs could have been nicer, but that's just my personal opinion. I've been snorkeling a lot, so I already know a few. The food was awesome and the whole crew was great too. Totally recommended for beginners”

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10.Diving Full Day 2 Stops Boat Trip For Beginners With Lunch and Transfer–Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $16

Spend about eight hours on a Red Sea boat from Hurghada, with hotel pickup, scuba instruction, two beginner-level underwater sessions, lunch, drinks, and time to snorkel or swim. Equipment is supplied, a PADI professional leads the activity, and the group can reach up to 30 people. Extra fees apply for park access and distant resort transfers.

“I enjoyed a lot. It was the first time for me but everything went well. All the staff was kind and professional. The spots where we went diving were not disappointing. So l can only recommend.”

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11.Try Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners in Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $207

Start with a 7:30 am pickup or meet at Hurghada Marina, then learn scuba basics aboard a small-group boat. A British PADI instructor guides two 30-minute reef sessions, with equipment, lunch, water, and return transport included. Expect colorful coral, tropical fish, and possibly turtles.

“I’ve just completed my PADI Open Water course with Dive UK Hurghada, and I couldn’t be happier! From start to finish, the communication was spot-on—everything was exactly as they said it would be.”

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12.Beginners Scuba Diving Boat Trip With Equipment & lunch -Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews

Spend about eight hours on a Hurghada boat trip built for first-time scuba guests. Certified instructors such as Eslam, Mak, and Hossam provide guidance, equipment, and safety support at two Red Sea stops. Hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, lunch, drinks, and return transport are included, with small extra fees for some areas and the national park.

“Amazing experience. Guides were caring and fun. They allow you to do diving and snorkelling twice. I will definitely do it again as the price is cheap and you get to be picked up from your hotel.”

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13.Scuba Beginner Diving and Snorkeling with Lunch From Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $10Best value

From Hurghada, you travel by boat to two Red Sea stops for guided beginner scuba or snorkeling. Equipment, lunch, water, soft drinks, hotel transfers, and professional assistance are included. The trip lasts about seven hours and suits first-timers, though the boat can be slippery and the coral may be modest.

“Good experience but dangerous boat , very slippery, fall twice because the trainers were persistent to sell me the pictures walking by all the boat.”

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14.Intro Scuba Diving for beginners With (Lunch,Transfer) – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $20

Spend about eight hours on the Red Sea with professional instructors, two beginner-friendly underwater sites, a boat lunch, snorkeling, and hotel transfers. Guides including Bahaa, Mak, Malek, and Nubi are noted for patient, friendly support. The $20 price is strong value, though extra fees apply outside Hurghada.

“That was great , you must try that before you finish your holiday in egypt. Special thanks for Baha who make everthing better for us”

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15.Beginners Scuba Diving, 2 Stops, Full Day Trip & Lunch – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $21

Spend about eight hours on a Hurghada boat with two beginner scuba sessions, guided snorkeling, lunch, drinks, equipment, and hotel transfers. Instructors such as Ahmad, Abo Hessen, and Jan help first-timers feel at ease. The underwater sessions are short, around 10 to 15 minutes each, making this a gentle first taste of the Red Sea.

“That was great. Thanks for Ahmad. Red ses was beautiful, tour was great. Thanks for all. I will come again inşallah. Everything is good. I happy today. Amazing trip”

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