A scuba diving trip in Hurghada takes about 8 hours and includes two guided dives of 15 to 20 minutes each, at a depth of 7 to 10 metres. A certified instructor holds your hand the whole way down and does every step for you, so you do not need to swim or to have dived before. All equipment and lunch on board are included.
Tour Details
Availability: Every day
Duration: approx. 8 hours
Hotel Pickup: around 8:00 AM
Hotel Return: around 4:30 PM
Scuba Diving Hurghada Trip Itinerary
- Hotel pickup
Around 8:00 AM. The exact time comes after booking. The drive to the port takes 10 to 40 minutes depending on where your hotel is. - Briefing and preparation
On board, your certified instructor explains the equipment, how to breathe through the regulator, the hand signals and the safety rules. No experience is needed. - Two guided dives
Two dives at two different reefs, about 15 to 20 minutes each, down to 7 to 10 metres. You go down holding the instructor’s hand and he handles every step for you. Your only job is to breathe and move your fins gently. Coral gardens, tropical fish, rays, turtles and sometimes dolphins. - Snorkeling and rest
Between the dives you can rest on deck or snorkel on the surface over the reef. - Lunch on the yacht
Buffet lunch with soft drinks, tea and coffee after the dives, while the boat sails back. - Return to hotel
Around 4:30 PM. The time can change a little with the weather and the sea.
Diving Hurghada Prices
| Traveler | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults (10+ years) | €22 |
| Children (5–9 years, snorkeling only) | €11 |
| Infants (0–4 years) | Free |
| Adults (snorkeling only, no diving) | €18 |
Included in the price
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Hurghada
- Full diving equipment (wetsuit, mask, fins, tank)
- Snorkeling equipment
- Certified PADI diving instructor
- Two guided dives (15–20 minutes each)
- Lunch and soft drinks on the yacht
- Tea and coffee
- Tourist insurance
Not included in the price
- National Park fee: €5 per person
- Underwater photos and videos (optional, paid directly to the photographer)
- Personal expenses
- Transfer from the following areas:
Sahl Hasheesh, Makadi Bay — €5 per person (roundtrip)
Soma Bay, Safaga, El Gouna — €10 per person (roundtrip)
Who cannot dive
Before the dive you sign a PADI medical statement. You cannot dive if you:
- Have asthma
- Have blocked sinuses or ear problems
- Are pregnant
- Have a heart, lung or spine condition
- Have had alcohol or drugs
What to Bring on the Diving Trip
Bring with you:
- Swimsuit and towel
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Hat or cap
- Power bank for your phone
- Passport copy (or a photo on your phone)
- In winter (Dec–Feb): a light jacket
Important information
- You do not need to know how to swim. On an intro dive the instructor holds your hand the whole time.
- The minimum age for diving is 10 years.
- Children under 10 can join as passengers or snorkel only.
- An accompanying person who does not dive pays €18.
- Certified PADI divers can ask for deeper dives, up to 18 to 20 metres, for €40.
- Do not fly for at least 24 hours after diving.
- Photos and videos are taken by a photographer on board and paid for directly, only if you want them.
Other boat trips from Hurghada
Three more boat trips run from Hurghada, from €12 per person, and all of them include the transfer.
- semi submarine in Hurghada — from €12 per person
Three departures a day, an hour under the surface and a snorkeling stop before the boat heads back. - private boat with your own captain — from €90 per person, minimum 2 people
A snorkeling stop, time on White Island, fruits and soft drinks on board, and a private transfer to the marina. - Orange Bay island — from €18 per person
Eight hours by yacht with two snorkeling stops, then 1.5 to 2 hours on the island beach.
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