# Hurghada Diving: Scuba diving in Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt: intro dives, daily boat diving and diving courses. Updated: 2026-10-09 · https://hurghada-diving.tours/en ## Intro Scuba Diving — No Experience Needed https://hurghada-diving.tours/en/diving/intro-scuba-diving-hurghada Intro Scuba Diving — No Experience Needed: €65 per adult, €35 child, about 5 hours, dives: 1, max depth 8 m, minimum age 10+, free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup. https://hurghada-diving.tours/en/diving/intro-scuba-diving-hurghada Perfect for beginners: a short theory briefing, confined-water practice, then a real Red Sea dive to 6–8 meters with your private instructor. All equipment, hotel transfer and a free snorkeling stop included. The safest, easiest way to discover scuba diving in Hurghada. + Supervised beginner dive + Full equipment + wetsuit + Hotel pickup & drop-off + 1 ocean dive to 6–8 m + snorkeling stop + Lunch & drinks on the boat ! Minimum age 10 ! No license or experience needed ! Basic comfort in water helps Q: Do I need to know how to swim? A: No. Your instructor stays with you the entire dive and controls buoyancy — most guests are surprised how easy it feels. Q: How deep will we go? A: Between 6 and 8 meters — deep enough for turtles and coral, shallow enough to always see the surface. Q: What if I panic? A: You signal, we ascend slowly together. There is zero pressure — around 1 in 20 guests reschedule to snorkeling and get a partial refund. ## Hurghada Daily Diving — Professionally Guided Boat Dives https://hurghada-diving.tours/en/diving/red-sea-boat-fun-dives Hurghada Daily Diving — Professionally Guided Boat Dives: €75 per adult, €40 child, about 8 hours, dives: 2, max depth 22 m, free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup. https://hurghada-diving.tours/en/diving/red-sea-boat-fun-dives Professional daily diving in Hurghada for certified divers: two guided boat dives on suitable Red Sea reefs, planned around conditions and group experience. Lunch, tanks, weights and hotel transfers included; nitrox may be available. + 2 guided reef dives + Tanks, weights, lunch & drinks + Hotel transfers + Small groups (max 6 divers per guide) ! Diving license required ! Logbook + dive computer advised ! Dive medical fitness Q: Do I need my own equipment? A: No. Tanks and weights are always included; full kit rental is available onboard for a small fee. Q: Can I dive nitrox? A: Yes — free for certified nitrox divers on most boats, just show your specialty card at booking. Q: What if the weather is bad? A: The captain picks the calmest reef. If no boat goes out, you rebook free or get a full refund. ## PADI Open Water Course — 3 Days https://hurghada-diving.tours/en/diving/padi-open-water-course PADI Open Water Course — 3 Days: €349 per adult, €299 child, 3-4 days, dives: 4, max depth 18 m, minimum age 10+ junior / 15+. https://hurghada-diving.tours/en/diving/padi-open-water-course Learn to dive where visibility is 30 m: PADI eLearning at home, then 3 days of pool + 4 ocean dives in the Red Sea. Gear, certification fees and instructor included. Small groups, all languages. + PADI eLearning + certification fees + Full equipment for 3 days + Pool sessions + 4 ocean dives + Hotel transfers ! Minimum age 10 (Junior) / 15 ! Basic swimming skills ! Medical form (doctor sign-off if needed) Q: How long does it take? A: Three half-days plus eLearning at home (about 6 hours on your phone). Most guests finish relaxed in 3 days. Q: Do I need to be a strong swimmer? A: You need 200 m swim and 10 minutes floating — no style grades. Almost everyone passes on day one. Q: What do I get afterwards? A: A lifetime PADI license to dive to 18 m anywhere in the world — plus our famous logbook stamp. ## Junior Open Water Diver https://hurghada-diving.tours/en/diving/junior-open-water-course Junior Open Water Diver: €360 per adult, 3-4 days, dives: 4, max depth 12 m, minimum age 10+. https://hurghada-diving.tours/en/diving/junior-open-water-course A structured first scuba certification for younger divers, combining learning, shallow-water skill practice and four open-water training dives. Pace, supervision and depth limits are matched to age and current agency standards. + Instructor-led training + Required training sessions + Planning support before arrival ! Minimum age 10; parental consent is required ! Medical questionnaire and fitness to dive; physician clearance may be required Q: Is the displayed price final? A: It is a starting price for Junior Open Water Diver. We confirm materials, certification, equipment, transfers and any local fees in writing before payment. Q: Is completion guaranteed within the listed time? A: No. The duration is a planning estimate. Certification requires completing all knowledge and performance requirements; weather or extra practice can change the schedule. ## Advanced Open Water Diver https://hurghada-diving.tours/en/diving/padi-advanced-open-water-course Advanced Open Water Diver: €290 per adult, 2 days, dives: 5, max depth 30 m, minimum age 12+ junior / 15+. https://hurghada-diving.tours/en/diving/padi-advanced-open-water-course Build experience through five instructor-led adventure dives. Deep and underwater navigation are the core dives; three more are selected around interests, conditions and availability in Hurghada. + Instructor-led training + Required training sessions + Planning support before arrival ! Open Water Diver or qualifying entry-level certification ! Medical questionnaire and fitness to dive; physician clearance may be required Q: Is the displayed price final? A: It is a starting price for Advanced Open Water Diver. We confirm materials, certification, equipment, transfers and any local fees in writing before payment. Q: Is completion guaranteed within the listed time? A: No. The duration is a planning estimate. Certification requires completing all knowledge and performance requirements; weather or extra practice can change the schedule. ## Rescue Diver https://hurghada-diving.tours/en/diving/padi-rescue-diver-course Rescue Diver: €420 per adult, 3 days, dives: 2, max depth 18 m, minimum age 12+ junior / 15+. https://hurghada-diving.tours/en/diving/padi-rescue-diver-course Scenario-based training in self-rescue, stress recognition, emergency management and assisting responsive and unresponsive divers. It is demanding, practical and focused on judgment rather than depth. + Instructor-led training + Required training sessions + Planning support before arrival ! Advanced Open Water or qualifying certification ! Current CPR and first-aid training within 24 months ! Medical questionnaire and fitness to dive; physician clearance may be required Q: Is the displayed price final? A: It is a starting price for Rescue Diver. We confirm materials, certification, equipment, transfers and any local fees in writing before payment. Q: Is completion guaranteed within the listed time? A: No. The duration is a planning estimate. Certification requires completing all knowledge and performance requirements; weather or extra practice can change the schedule. ## Divemaster Program https://hurghada-diving.tours/en/diving/padi-divemaster-course Divemaster Program: €890 per adult, 2+ weeks, dives: 10, max depth 30 m, minimum age 18+. https://hurghada-diving.tours/en/diving/padi-divemaster-course The first professional-level path: water skills, dive theory, mapping, briefings, supervision and assisting with real training activities. Duration is individual and depends on readiness and logged dives; this is not a rushed holiday certificate. + Instructor-led training + Required training sessions + Planning support before arrival ! 18+, Rescue Diver, current CPR/first aid, 40 logged dives to start and 60 to certify ! Medical questionnaire and fitness to dive; physician clearance may be required Q: Is the displayed price final? A: It is a starting price for Divemaster Program. We confirm materials, certification, equipment, transfers and any local fees in writing before payment. Q: Is completion guaranteed within the listed time? A: No. The duration is a planning estimate. Certification requires completing all knowledge and performance requirements; weather or extra practice can change the schedule. ## Enriched Air Nitrox Diver https://hurghada-diving.tours/en/diving/nitrox-diver-specialty Enriched Air Nitrox Diver: €165 per adult, 1 day, minimum age 12+. https://hurghada-diving.tours/en/diving/nitrox-diver-specialty A focused specialty covering enriched-air principles, oxygen exposure, analysing and labelling a cylinder, and setting a dive computer. Training dives may be added when agreed but are not presented as automatically included. + Instructor-led training + Required training sessions + Planning support before arrival ! Open Water Diver or qualifying certification; minimum age 12 ! Medical questionnaire and fitness to dive; physician clearance may be required Q: Is the displayed price final? A: It is a starting price for Enriched Air Nitrox Diver. We confirm materials, certification, equipment, transfers and any local fees in writing before payment. Q: Is completion guaranteed within the listed time? A: No. The duration is a planning estimate. Certification requires completing all knowledge and performance requirements; weather or extra practice can change the schedule. ## Deep Diver Specialty https://hurghada-diving.tours/en/diving/deep-diver-specialty Deep Diver Specialty: €320 per adult, 2 days, dives: 4, max depth 40 m, minimum age 15+. https://hurghada-diving.tours/en/diving/deep-diver-specialty Four progressive training dives covering deep-dive planning, gas awareness, buddy contact, emergency procedures and the effects of depth. Actual depth is earned progressively and always depends on conditions and performance. + Instructor-led training + Required training sessions + Planning support before arrival ! Adventure Diver with a qualifying deep dive, or Advanced Open Water equivalent; minimum age 15 ! Medical questionnaire and fitness to dive; physician clearance may be required Q: Is the displayed price final? A: It is a starting price for Deep Diver Specialty. We confirm materials, certification, equipment, transfers and any local fees in writing before payment. Q: Is completion guaranteed within the listed time? A: No. The duration is a planning estimate. Certification requires completing all knowledge and performance requirements; weather or extra practice can change the schedule. ## Wreck Diver Specialty https://hurghada-diving.tours/en/diving/wreck-diver-specialty Wreck Diver Specialty: €380 per adult, 2 days, dives: 4, max depth 30 m, minimum age 15+. https://hurghada-diving.tours/en/diving/wreck-diver-specialty Four training dives focused on wreck assessment, navigation, hazards, line handling and responsible exploration. A specific wreck or penetration is never guaranteed; the training plan follows conditions, site rules and instructor judgment. + Instructor-led training + Required training sessions + Planning support before arrival ! Adventure Diver or qualifying certification; minimum age 15 ! Medical questionnaire and fitness to dive; physician clearance may be required Q: Is the displayed price final? A: It is a starting price for Wreck Diver Specialty. We confirm materials, certification, equipment, transfers and any local fees in writing before payment. Q: Is completion guaranteed within the listed time? A: No. The duration is a planning estimate. Certification requires completing all knowledge and performance requirements; weather or extra practice can change the schedule. ## Sidemount Diver Specialty https://hurghada-diving.tours/en/diving/sidemount-diver-specialty Sidemount Diver Specialty: €350 per adult, 3 days, dives: 4, max depth 30 m, minimum age 15+. https://hurghada-diving.tours/en/diving/sidemount-diver-specialty Learn equipment configuration, cylinder handling, trim, propulsion and gas management in a recreational open-water context. Equipment fit is checked before scheduling because sidemount is not one-size-fits-all. + Instructor-led training + Required training sessions + Planning support before arrival ! Open Water Diver or qualifying certification; minimum age 15 ! Medical questionnaire and fitness to dive; physician clearance may be required Q: Is the displayed price final? A: It is a starting price for Sidemount Diver Specialty. We confirm materials, certification, equipment, transfers and any local fees in writing before payment. Q: Is completion guaranteed within the listed time? A: No. The duration is a planning estimate. Certification requires completing all knowledge and performance requirements; weather or extra practice can change the schedule. ## First Aid & Emergency Response https://hurghada-diving.tours/en/diving/first-aid-response-course First Aid & Emergency Response: €215 per adult, 1 day. https://hurghada-diving.tours/en/diving/first-aid-response-course Dry training in primary care, CPR, secondary care and emergency scenarios. No diving certification is needed, making it useful for divers, families and workplace teams; exact credential route is confirmed before enrollment. + Instructor-led training + Required training sessions + Planning support before arrival ! No diving certification required Q: Is the displayed price final? A: It is a starting price for First Aid & Emergency Response. We confirm materials, certification, equipment, transfers and any local fees in writing before payment. Q: Is completion guaranteed within the listed time? A: No. The duration is a planning estimate. Certification requires completing all knowledge and performance requirements; weather or extra practice can change the schedule. ## BSAC Ocean Diver https://hurghada-diving.tours/en/diving/bsac-ocean-diver-course BSAC Ocean Diver: €480 per adult, About 5 days, dives: 6, max depth 20 m, minimum age 12+. https://hurghada-diving.tours/en/diving/bsac-ocean-diver-course A BSAC entry-level program combining theory, sheltered-water skills and open-water training, with rescue awareness and nitrox introduced from the start. The qualification supports diving to 20 metres in familiar conditions under appropriate management. + Instructor-led training + Required training sessions + Planning support before arrival ! Minimum age 12, able to swim and medically fit to dive ! Medical questionnaire and fitness to dive; physician clearance may be required Q: Is the displayed price final? A: It is a starting price for BSAC Ocean Diver. We confirm materials, certification, equipment, transfers and any local fees in writing before payment. Q: Is completion guaranteed within the listed time? A: No. The duration is a planning estimate. Certification requires completing all knowledge and performance requirements; weather or extra practice can change the schedule. ## BSAC Sports Diver https://hurghada-diving.tours/en/diving/bsac-sports-diver-course BSAC Sports Diver: €620 per adult, About 4 days, dives: 6, max depth 35 m, minimum age 12+. https://hurghada-diving.tours/en/diving/bsac-sports-diver-course Progress from Ocean Diver or an equivalent entry-level qualification through theory, rescue practice and open-water dives. Training prepares divers for post-qualification depth progression; divers under 14 remain limited to 20 metres. + Instructor-led training + Required training sessions + Planning support before arrival ! BSAC Ocean Diver, Advanced Ocean Diver or recognised equivalent; minimum age 12 ! Medical questionnaire and fitness to dive; physician clearance may be required Q: Is the displayed price final? A: It is a starting price for BSAC Sports Diver. We confirm materials, certification, equipment, transfers and any local fees in writing before payment. Q: Is completion guaranteed within the listed time? A: No. The duration is a planning estimate. Certification requires completing all knowledge and performance requirements; weather or extra practice can change the schedule. ## Daily diving in Hurghada https://hurghada-diving.tours/en/guides/daily-diving-hurghada Daily diving in Hurghada is designed for certified divers who want a full boat day with guided Red Sea dives. The exact sites are selected for sea conditions, diver experience and the safest suitable route; check the live trip below for current price, depth and inclusions. Bring your certification details and tell the team when you last dived. The published sites are possible routes, not a guarantee for a particular day. Depth and group planning follow certification, recent experience and conditions. Q: Do I need a diving certificate? A: Yes. Daily fun dives are for certified divers. Beginners should choose the supervised intro-diving option. Q: Can I request a particular reef? A: You can request one, but the final route is confirmed according to weather, sea conditions and the group. ## Beginner diving in Hurghada https://hurghada-diving.tours/en/guides/beginner-diving-hurghada You can try scuba diving in Hurghada without a certification through a supervised intro experience. Training happens before entering the water, and the published maximum depth is a limit rather than a target; the instructor adjusts the dive to comfort and conditions. An intro dive is an experience, not a diving certification. Tell the team about any medical questionnaire answer that requires professional clearance; do not send diagnoses in booking notes. A full certification course is the next step if you want to dive independently with a buddy. Q: Can I dive if I have never tried before? A: Yes. The intro option is built for first-time divers and includes briefing and direct supervision. Q: Will I receive a diving certificate? A: No. An intro dive is not a certification course. Choose the Open Water course for an entry-level certification. ## Diving courses in Hurghada https://hurghada-diving.tours/en/courses A diving course in Hurghada combines knowledge development, confined-water skills and open-water training. Course length and certification limits depend on the selected program; use the live course card for the current duration, dives, price and requirements. Choose a course by your current certification and training goal, not by price alone. Each booked student needs a separate profile and official medical declaration. A positive medical answer may require a doctor's approval; the website does not collect diagnoses. Q: Is an intro dive the same as a course? A: No. An intro dive is a supervised experience. A course includes required training and assessment toward certification. Q: Can two people book together? A: Yes. The booking records the group size, and the team creates a separate student profile for every participant. ## Advanced diving in Hurghada https://hurghada-diving.tours/en/guides/advanced-diving-hurghada Advanced diving in Hurghada should be matched to certification, recent experience, conditions and the specific activity. Current bookable options are shown below; a wreck, deeper route or specialty should never be assumed available unless it appears as a live product and the team confirms suitability. Certification alone does not replace recent experience or a check dive. Night, depth and overhead environments require the appropriate training and plan. Contact the team before booking when a specific wreck, depth or objective matters. Q: Does Open Water qualify me for every trip? A: No. Each trip has its own certification, experience and depth requirements. Q: Are wreck trips guaranteed every day? A: No. Only live bookable products are confirmed; routing also depends on conditions and operational planning. ## Carless Reef https://hurghada-diving.tours/en/dive-sites/carless-reef drift, 12–40 m, 75 min by boat. Two exposed coral pinnacles rising from deep water northeast of Hurghada. Clear water, dense hard coral and the chance of larger pelagic life make this a standout site when sea and current conditions are suitable. ## El Fanadir North https://hurghada-diving.tours/en/dive-sites/el-fanadir-north reef, 5–30 m, 45 min by boat. A long reef north of Hurghada with a shallow plateau, coral blocks and a gradual drop-off. It is a dependable choice for relaxed dives and a good place to look for moray eels, lionfish and rays along the sand. ## Gota Abu Ramada https://hurghada-diving.tours/en/dive-sites/gota-abu-ramada reef, 5–22 m, 55 min by boat. A compact coral island often called the Aquarium for its busy marine life. Sheltered sections, sandy patches and gentle depths make it one of Hurghada's most rewarding sites for newer divers, while the outer reef keeps experienced divers interested. ## Umm Gamar https://hurghada-diving.tours/en/dive-sites/umm-gamar wall, 8–35 m, 80 min by boat. A remote island site with a dramatic wall, coral pinnacles and deeper water close to the reef. Its topography and occasional current suit confident certified divers, with shallower options available when conditions allow. ## Abu Ramada South https://hurghada-diving.tours/en/dive-sites/abu-ramada-south reef, 5–24 m, 60 min by boat. A sheltered southern reef with a sandy bottom and scattered coral formations. Its manageable depth and generally easy conditions make it useful for check dives, courses and unhurried reef exploration. ## El Mina Wreck https://hurghada-diving.tours/en/dive-sites/el-mina-wreck wreck, 18–32 m, 20 min by boat. A compact military wreck resting close to Hurghada harbour. The exterior offers a focused wreck dive with marine growth and schooling fish; depth, limited visibility and boat traffic make it best for suitably certified divers. ## Fanous East https://hurghada-diving.tours/en/dive-sites/fanous-east reef, 4–18 m, 50 min by boat. A calm lagoon and sloping reef near Giftun, known for easy navigation and bright coral gardens. The protected setting works well for training dives and relaxed certified diving, with dolphins sometimes seen in the wider area. ## Small Giftun https://hurghada-diving.tours/en/dive-sites/small-giftun drift, 8–35 m, 65 min by boat. Giftun's steep walls and coral-covered slopes offer classic Red Sea scenery. Depending on conditions, dives can combine a gentle drift with sheltered reef sections and a broad range of depths.