Two dives For Professional Divers Full Day Trip Wreck SCUBA equipment – Hurghada

The best part of this Hurghada day is the simple plan: two Red Sea scuba sessions at separate sites, with lunch and a long break between them. I like that equipment, hotel transport, drinks, and a meal are included, so the $22 starting price covers much of what you need. I also like the choice for non-divers to snorkel twice instead.

The main caution is organization. One certified diver reported that equipment distribution and group control felt a bit loose, with one person ending a session at 70 bar while another still had 120 bar. That matters if you expect tightly managed underwater time. You should also budget for the €5 national park fee and possible €10 transfer charge from outlying resort areas.

Key points before you book

• Two separate Red Sea sites: You get two underwater sessions at different locations, not one long session at the same reef.
• A full boat day: The schedule runs from about 8:00 or 8:30 am until roughly 4:00 pm, depending on pickup and departure details.
• Equipment is provided: Each certified diver receives an equipment box, followed by a morning setup and safety briefing.
• A useful midday pause: Lunch is followed by one to two hours for rest, sunbathing, or sleep.
• Non-divers have an option: People who do not scuba can take two snorkeling trips with a guide and life jacket.
• Low headline price, extra charges: The €5 national park fee is paid in cash, and some pickup areas add €10 per person.

Two Red Sea sessions from one Hurghada boat

This is a practical day at sea for certified scuba divers. You leave Hurghada in the morning, travel by boat to the first site, complete one underwater session, eat lunch, rest for one to two hours, then visit another site for the second session.

That format works well if you want more than a short harbor outing but do not want to arrange a private charter. The second location gives the day some variety. Conditions, exact sites, and group arrangements can change, so you should think of this as a guided daily boat trip rather than a fixed site tour.

The Red Sea is known here for clear water, and the trip is designed to give certified participants time below the surface rather than filling the day with sightseeing from the boat. You will need to bring your certification details and be comfortable joining a group of up to 30 people.

The group limit is worth noting. Thirty people is not automatically a problem on a boat, but the quality of the day depends on how those people are divided into underwater groups. The morning briefing is therefore important. Listen closely to the guide’s plan, check your equipment carefully, and make sure you understand who leads your group and how the group will handle air limits.

Morning pickup and the equipment box

Hotel pickup and return are included by air-conditioned vehicle for the main Hurghada service area. The stated start time is 8:00 am, while the daily trip is also described as beginning at 8:30 am. Treat those times as a planning range and confirm your exact pickup time after booking.

Pickup is not equally priced for every resort area. Transport from El Gouna, Safaga, Soma Bay, Makadi, and Sahl Hasheesh costs an additional €10 per person, paid in cash on the spot. That extra fee is easy to overlook when comparing the attractive $22 base price.

At the start of the boat trip, each diver takes an individual box of scuba equipment. The guide explains the day’s program, helps with equipment preparation, and divides the group before the boat reaches the first site.

This personal equipment box is useful because you can keep track of your own kit rather than sorting through one large pile. Still, the report of loose equipment organization suggests that you should not rush through setup. Check your mask, fins, regulator, buoyancy equipment, tank connection, and any other gear you use before leaving the harbor.

The trip includes a scuba instructor and snorkeling guide. The information does not identify the instructors by name, although Osama is mentioned as a contact connected with the diving center. If you want a specific instructor or need help in a particular language, ask before booking rather than assuming someone will be available.

The first site and the group briefing

Once the boat reaches the first location, the guide explains the site and divides participants into groups. This is where the trip becomes more than simply boarding a boat with equipment. You receive an overview of the location and a plan for your session before entering the water.

The exact reef or wreck is not named, so you should not book this expecting a guaranteed signature site. The title refers to a wreck scuba trip, but the available details only promise two professional scuba sessions at different sites. Ask the operator to confirm the planned wreck or locations if a particular site is important to you.

For a certified diver, that flexibility can be fine. Red Sea operators often need to adjust daily plans for sea conditions, boat traffic, or group needs, and a two-site schedule gives the crew room to choose suitable locations. But you should know what you are buying: two guided sessions, not a named wreck with a guaranteed itinerary.

The first session is followed by lunch back on the boat. Food quality received positive marks in the available feedback, and coffee, tea, water, and soda are included. You will not need to purchase basic drinks during the day, which helps keep the low advertised rate from turning into a string of small onboard expenses.

Lunch and one to two hours to reset

The break after lunch lasts about one to two hours. I see this as one of the stronger parts of the schedule. You have time to eat slowly, dry off, sit in the sun, or sleep before the second session.

A long surface interval also makes the day less tiring than two sessions run close together. You can check your equipment again, drink water, and get your bearings before the afternoon plan. If you are prone to seasickness or simply do not enjoy spending all day in the water, this pause gives you a real chance to recover.

Do not expect a resort-style dining experience. The meal is part of a working boat day, and the supplied details do not specify the menu. The practical value is that lunch is included and served during the planned break.

Non-divers can use this time to relax or join the snorkeling program. The snorkeling option includes two trips, a guide, and a life jacket. This makes the outing more workable for a mixed group, although non-divers should understand that the day is built around scuba timing. They will be sharing the boat schedule rather than following a separate sightseeing route.

The second site brings variety, with one caveat

The second underwater session takes place at a different site. That is a meaningful advantage for certified divers who want to see more than one part of the local Red Sea environment in a single day.

The available details do not name the second site or promise a particular type of reef, wreck, fish life, or visibility. I would therefore judge this part by the structure rather than by a specific attraction: you get another guided session after a proper rest, and the crew has the chance to select a different location.

Group management becomes important again here. One piece of feedback described a session where a diver surfaced with 120 bar remaining because another person in the group had 70 bar. That may be a normal group decision based on the diver with the lowest air supply, but it also means your own underwater time can be shorter than expected.

If you use air slowly, tell the guide before the session and ask how the group handles different consumption rates. You may be placed with divers at a similar level, though that is not guaranteed. A clear conversation before entering the water can prevent disappointment later.

Returning to Hurghada around 4:00 pm

The boat is scheduled to return to the harbor around 4:00 pm. Add the drive back to your hotel, especially if you are staying outside central Hurghada.

This is a full day, not a quick morning activity. You should avoid booking anything tightly timed for late afternoon. The return schedule can be affected by loading, sea conditions, and the needs of a group of up to 30 people, so leave room in your evening plans.

The air-conditioned return vehicle is included for the standard pickup area. For the extra-charge resort zones, confirm the full transport price and pickup arrangement before departure. The added €10 is paid in cash, as is the €5 national park fee.

What the $22 price really covers

At $22 per person, this is an unusually low starting price for an eight-hour boat trip with two scuba sessions. The value becomes clearer when you count the included items:

• Hotel pickup and return by air-conditioned vehicle
• An eight-hour boat trip
• Use of scuba equipment
• Two guided scuba sessions at different sites
• A scuba instructor and snorkeling guide
• Life jackets for snorkeling
• Lunch
• Coffee, tea, water, and soda

For a certified diver who already plans to spend a day on the Red Sea, that is a strong bundle. You are not paying separately for a short boat transfer, basic drinks, or equipment rental.

The advertised amount is not the final cost for everyone. Add €5 per person for the national park fee, paid in cash. Add €10 per person for transport from El Gouna, Safaga, Soma Bay, Makadi, or Sahl Hasheesh. Currency conversion can also affect the final amount, so keep enough cash with you.

Price should not be the only factor for a scuba trip. Equipment care, guide attention, and group organization matter more than saving a few dollars. The available feedback gives a mixed but useful picture: the boat was considered fine, the food good, and the staff helpful, while equipment handling and underwater group control could be more orderly.

That combination suggests good basic value, but not a polished private operation. If you want personal attention, a small group, or a guaranteed wreck site, you should ask for those details or consider a different product.

Who will get the most from this trip

I would recommend this trip most strongly to a certified diver seeking an inexpensive full-day outing from Hurghada. You receive two sessions, equipment, food, transport, and a long break without having to arrange each piece yourself.

It also suits friends or couples with different water interests. Certified participants can use the scuba schedule, while non-divers can snorkel twice with a guide and life jacket. That keeps everyone on the same boat and avoids splitting the day between separate excursions.

It is less suitable for beginners unless the operator confirms that newly certified participants are accepted and supported. The advertised experience is specifically for professional or certified divers, and the information does not promise a beginner lesson or introductory session.

It may also frustrate experienced divers who are very particular about air planning and equipment organization. The reported 120-bar example is a useful warning. You might finish with air remaining if the group follows the lowest tank pressure, so ask how groups are formed and how the guide manages different air consumption.

Practical details that affect your day

Confirmation is provided when you book, and most people can participate. Service animals are allowed. The experience has a maximum of 30 participants, which gives you a clear idea of its scale, though the actual number on your date may be lower.

Bring cash for the €5 national park charge and any €10 transfer supplement. You will also want ordinary boat-day basics such as sun protection and a towel, though these are not listed as included, so confirm with the operator if you are unsure.

The cancellation rule is straightforward. You receive a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the local start time. Cancellations or changes made inside that 24-hour window are not accepted for a refund.

The overall rating is 4.5 from two ratings, so I would treat that score as encouraging but limited. The strongest themes are the good food, helpful staff, workable boat, and the positive experience of finding a suitable center after less satisfying attempts elsewhere. The main concern is not the Red Sea itself, but the day-to-day handling of equipment and group timing.

Should you book the Hurghada two-session boat trip?

Book it if you are certified, want a low-cost full day on the Red Sea, and value having transport, gear, lunch, drinks, and two separate sites bundled together. It is especially practical for a mixed group because non-divers can snorkel twice.

Before paying, confirm the exact pickup time, any extra transport charge, the planned wreck or site names, and how the guide handles groups with different air consumption. Those questions matter more here than the attractive headline price.

I would skip it if you need a small private group, highly precise underwater planning, or a guaranteed named wreck. For everyone else, this looks like a useful, budget-minded way to spend a full day on the water, provided you arrive with realistic expectations about group organization.

FAQ

Is this trip suitable for certified scuba divers?

Yes. The experience is designed for professional or certified divers and includes two guided scuba sessions at different sites.

How long does the trip last?

The boat trip lasts about eight hours. The usual schedule runs from around 8:00 or 8:30 am until approximately 4:00 pm, when the boat returns to the harbor.

Are hotel transfers included?

Hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned vehicle are included for the main service area. Transfers from El Gouna, Safaga, Soma Bay, Makadi, and Sahl Hasheesh cost an extra €10 per person, paid in cash.

What is included in the price?

The price includes hotel transport, the boat trip, scuba equipment, two scuba sessions, a scuba instructor, a snorkeling guide, life jackets, lunch, coffee or tea, water, and soda.

Can non-divers join the trip?

Yes. Non-divers can take two snorkeling trips instead of the two scuba sessions. A snorkeling guide and life jacket are included.

Are there extra fees?

Yes. A €5 national park fee per person is paid in cash on the spot. Some pickup areas also require the additional €10 per person transfer charge.