Hurghada · Intro dive/scuba
Red Sea Scuba Diving for Certified Divers
Your Experience
This Red Sea diving adventure is built for certified divers seeking effortless access to vibrant reefs, expert guidance, and a comfortable day at sea.
Getting Started
Begin with hotel pickup in Hurghada and transfer to the marina. After check-in and ticket validation, meet your instructor for a safety briefing and equipment setup before boarding the dive boat.
What To Expect
Explore the Red Sea’s world-famous dive sites on a full-day boat cruise designed for certified divers. Known for exceptional visibility and thriving coral reefs, these sites offer unforgettable underwater encounters at a relaxed pace.
Features
Red Sea dive sites: Descend into crystal-clear waters filled with colorful coral formations and diverse marine life. Professional supervision: Dive confidently with a certified instructor managing timing, safety, and site selection. Flexible water time: Non-divers can snorkel at the same sites using provided snorkeling equipment. Comfort on board: Recharge between dives with freshly prepared lunch, light snacks, and unlimited drinks served on deck. Upgrades Upgrade to an Open PADI certification course to combine guided training dives with professional instruction and earn your internationally recognized diving certification.
Highlights
- Spend a full day boat-diving Hurghada’s Red Sea reefs, with a certified diving instructor and experienced crew onboard for support and safety.
- Enjoy 2 dives at top Red Sea sites (chosen based on conditions/option), plus 2 snorkeling stops for extra reef time, perfect for non-divers joining the trip.
- Refuel with a buffet lunch onboard, along with unlimited soft & hot drinks and light snacks during the surface interval.
- Your trip includes round-trip Hurghada hotel transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle for a smooth, hassle-free day.
- Become a certified scuba diver by opting for the Open 3-day PADI certification course, led by professional instructors in the Red Sea.
Itinerary
- 1
Hurghada
Once a quiet fishing village, Hurghada is now one of Egypt’s most reliable gateways to the Red Sea. You begin your journey with a quick hotel transfer.
- 2
Hurghada Marina
40 minThink of this as the city’s polished waterfront living room. Lined with yachts, cafés, and dive boats prepping for departure, the marina blends laid-back Red Sea vibes with modern infrastructure. You'll board your boat here.
- Sailing
- 3
Gota Abu Ramada
40 minOften called “The Aquarium,” this reef lives up to the nickname. Its shallow coral gardens and sandy plateaus make marine life easy to spot, even for beginners. Expect colorful reef fish, healthy coral formations, and excellent visibility that makes every descent feel cinematic.
- Scuba Diving
- Snorkeling (for non-divers)
- Light Snacks & Beverages
- Sailing
- 4
Small Giftun
1hPart of a protected marine area, Small Giftun is known for dramatic reef drop-offs and thriving coral walls. It’s a step up in scale and scenery, with deeper blues and a sense of open-ocean adventure. Marine life here can be larger and more varied.
- Scuba Diving
- Snorkeling
- Lunch
- Sailing
- 5
Hurghada Marina
Returning to the marina feels different after a day offshore. The harbor’s buzz contrasts nicely with the calm of the reefs, and it’s a gentle re-entry into city life.
- 6
Hurghada
Once a quiet fishing village, Hurghada is now one of Egypt’s most reliable gateways to the Red Sea. You begin your journey with a quick hotel transfer.
What's included
- Hotel pickup in Hurghada
- Boat cruise to Red Sea dive/snorkel sites
- Professional diving instructor
- Snorkeling option for non-divers
- Diving equipment
- Snorkeling equipment
- Lunch, light snacks, and unlimited drinks on board
- Open PADI certification course (based on selected option)
