Try Scuba Diving in Hurghada: trip overview
Try breathing underwater on a full-day Red Sea boat trip with a diving instructor. Intro is for beginners aged 10 and over; you do not need a dive certificate. The day includes an equipment briefing and practice before your guided dive.
The displayed Intro fare is for the no-island programme: two introductory dives of about 10–15 minutes each, with time to snorkel and relax on the boat. Actual underwater time depends on your comfort, air consumption and conditions.
If you prefer an island day at Orange Bay or Hulla Hulla, the Intro package includes one dive of about 10–15 minutes. The island visit uses the time otherwise available for a second dive. Intro on a non-island Dolphin House programme has two dives of about 10–15 minutes each; dolphin sightings are never guaranteed.
Daily diving is a separate programme for certified divers: two dives, normally around 45–55 minutes each, plus snorkelling and no island visit. Duration depends on air consumption, experience, conditions and the dive plan. Island combinations, Dolphin House combinations, Daily diving and mixed groups are quoted before payment.
Highlights
- No-island Intro: two dives of about 10–15 minutes each
- Orange Bay or Hulla Hulla Intro: one dive of about 10–15 minutes
- Diving equipment and instructor included in the diving package
- Beginner Intro from age 10, subject to medical screening and instructor approval
- Certified Daily diving: two dives of 45–55 minutes, full equipment included, €65 per diver
Your day, as it feels
Start with an instructor briefing, equipment fitting and practice before your guided Intro dive. No dive certificate is needed; participants must be at least 10 and meet the operator’s medical and participation requirements.
Without an island visit, Intro includes two dives of about 10–15 minutes each. With Orange Bay or Hulla Hulla, the programme includes one dive of about 10–15 minutes and the island stop. You are choosing how to spend your boat day.
Already certified? Daily diving is a different programme with two dives, normally around 45–55 minutes each, plus snorkelling and no island. Your certification, experience and air consumption shape the dive plan and actual duration.
Why guests choose this trip with Hurghada Day Trips
Choose your programme
One short dive with an island stop, or two short dives without an island.
Equipment and instructor included
Your diving package includes the diving equipment and instructor.
A complete participant fare
The diving package replaces the standard snorkelling ticket for each diver.
Certified option available
Already certified? Book Daily diving online: €65 per diver with full equipment, two dives of about 45–55 minutes.
Itinerary, hour by hour
- Before departure
Hotel pickup
Your collection time and boat programme are confirmed with your booking.
- On board
Briefing and equipment fitting
Complete the operator’s medical screening, meet your instructor and practise the basic skills.
- First dive
Intro reef dive
About 10–15 minutes underwater, adjusted to your comfort, air and conditions.
- Between dives
Lunch, snorkelling and rest
Time on board between the diving sessions.
- Later
Second Intro dive
On the no-island programme, a second dive of about 10–15 minutes. Island combinations replace this second dive with the island visit.
- Afternoon
Return to the marina
Transfer back to your hotel; the exact return time depends on the programme and conditions.
Times are approximate and confirmed with your booking. Pickup times vary by hotel area — you receive yours the evening before.
Places you'll visit
What you will see on this trip, in a few words. The exact order can change on the day.
El Fanadir North
El Fanadir is a long fringing reef close to the shore just north of Hurghada, only minutes by boat from the marinas. The northern part has a sloping reef with coral formations, plenty of fish and usually good visibility, which makes it a popular site for introductory dives, check-out dives and short snorkel trips. Full guide & map →
El Fanadir South
The southern part of El Fanadir has a reef wall on one side and a gently sloping sandy area on the other, with coral blocks where morays, lionfish and blue-spotted rays are often seen. Calm and close to town, it is a dependable choice for beginners and for days when the open sea is rough. Full guide & map →
Gotta Abu Ramada (East)
Gotta Abu Ramada, nicknamed 'The Aquarium', is a small round reef south of the Giftun islands with three main moorings: the north-west site, the Aquarium itself and the east site. Reef dives here are usually 12–15 metres deep, and the density of fish around the coral heads gives the reef its nickname. Visibility is usually excellent. Full guide & map →
El Fanous East
El Fanous, 'the lantern', is a pair of shallow reef sites at the northern tip of the Giftun islands. The east site has coral ridges and sandy channels with plenty of reef fish, and dolphins and turtles are seen here from time to time. Its shallow depth makes it suitable for snorkelers, introductory dives and relaxed fun dives. Full guide & map →
Read more about every reef and island in our Hurghada reefs, islands & wrecks guide.
What's included
- Hotel transfers for the booked programme; select your pickup area for any supplement
- Diving instructor, diving equipment and air
- Two introductory dives on the no-island Intro programme; one on island Intro combinations
- Lunch and drinks on board
Not included
- Dive photos
- Tips (optional)
Optional extras — told to you before you book
| Optional extra | Cost |
|---|---|
| Dive photos (optional) | quoted separately before purchase |
Your safety on this trip
- Minimum age 10 for this Intro sea-diving programme.
- Medical screening and instructor approval apply; minors need parent or guardian consent.
- The operator sets suitable dive sites, depth and supervision for the participants and conditions.
- Certified junior divers follow their certification’s limits and supervision rules.
- Plan diving well before your flight and follow the operator’s no-fly guidance.
What other travellers complain about — and what we do instead
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Is this trip right for you?
Perfect for
- Beginners aged 10+ choosing Intro
- Certified divers requesting Daily diving
- Mixed groups requesting a tailored boat programme
Maybe not for you if…
- Children under 10 who want to scuba dive on this programme
- Guests unable to meet the operator’s medical or participation requirements
- Guests whose flight schedule does not allow the required no-fly interval
Insider tips from our team
- Tell us whether you want an island visit before booking.
- Ask for a mixed-group quote if anyone will only snorkel or stay on board.
- For Daily diving, provide your certification level and recent diving experience.
What to bring
- Swimwear and towel
- Completed medical form (sent after booking)
Good to know
- Intro scuba participation starts at age 10. Medical screening and instructor approval apply. Parent or guardian consent is required for under-18s.
- Daily diving requires a valid certification; the operator checks your level and experience. Junior divers follow their certification’s depth and supervision limits.
- Do not book diving just before your flight. Follow the operator’s no-fly interval and medical guidance.
- A diving package is the complete fare for the diving participant, replacing the standard snorkelling ticket. It is not a supplement added to a second boat-trip ticket.
- Choose Mixed group / non-diving companions for a quote if some guests will not dive. Children under 10 may join as non-diving companions where the operator accepts them; they cannot book this Intro scuba programme.
- The displayed fare covers no-island Intro. Daily diving for certified divers is €65 per diver with full equipment. Intro + island combinations have their full price confirmed before payment.
- Want your own certification? The PADI Open Water course takes 3–4 days and costs €380 per student, with the certification fee, materials and equipment included.
Hotel pickup areas
Pickup and drop-off are arranged from hotels in central Hurghada and from El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, Soma Bay, Safaga. Read our pickup areas guide for typical transfer times.
Guest reviews
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Try Scuba Diving in Hurghada: questions & answers
How many Intro dives are included?
Without an island visit, Intro includes two dives of about 10–15 minutes each. With Orange Bay or Hulla Hulla, it includes one dive of about 10–15 minutes because the programme also allows time on the island.
What is the difference between Intro and Daily diving?
Intro is a supervised beginner experience with short dives and no certification prerequisite. Daily is for certified divers and includes two dives, normally around 45–55 minutes each, with no island stop. Air consumption, training and conditions affect actual dive time.
What is the minimum age for Intro scuba diving?
Age 10 for the Intro sea-diving programme described here. Participation depends on medical screening, instructor approval and parent or guardian consent for minors. Programmes offered from age 8 in pools or confined water are different activities.
Is diving added to the snorkelling ticket price?
No. Book the complete diving package for each diver. It replaces their standard snorkelling ticket; you do not pay both fares for that person.
I'm nervous — can I stop?
Tell your instructor before or during the session. They explain how to end a dive safely and adjust the experience to your comfort.
Can my non-diving partner or younger child come?
Choose Mixed group / non-diving companions and tell us who will dive and each child’s age. We confirm the appropriate boat programme and separate participant fares before payment.
How are children's tickets priced?
The standard per-person child fare is free at ages 0–4, half fare at ages 5–10 and full fare from age 11. This does not override activity age requirements: Intro divers must be at least 10. Enter ages on the trip date. For younger non-diving companions or a mixed group, request a quote. Pickup supplements are shown separately.
Is the dive time guaranteed?
No. Intro dives are about 10–15 minutes each; Daily dives normally around 45–55 minutes each. Comfort, air consumption, training and sea conditions can shorten a dive.
What should I tell you for a mixed group?
Send the programme, date and hotel, the adults who will dive, every child’s age and who will join without diving. We confirm the programme and full group price before payment.
