Red Sea introductory scuba dive Hurghada: 1:1 with instructor

Your instructor stays with you throughout the dive, with personalized guidance.

An introductory scuba dive in Hurghada's Red Sea with a personal instructor in a 1:1 setup, aboard a 27-meter boat visiting two reef sites. You learn basic safety and skills on the boat, then dive to a maximum depth of 5 meters alongside your guide, with the option to snorkel or relax on the shaded deck in the afternoon. Hotel pickup and all equipment are included. The dive runs about 7 hours from pickup to return.

The experience

A private bus collects you from your Hurghada, Makadi, Shahl Hasheesh or El Gouna hotel between 7:30 and 8:15 am. On board the spacious 27-meter boat, you'll fit the diving equipment with your instructor and run through a full safety briefing before departure. The boat sails 45 minutes to an hour to the first reef, and during that time your instructor walks you through the basic skills and guidelines you'll need underwater: all one-on-one, at your own pace.

Once at the reef, you and your instructor enter the water together from the boat and dive to a maximum depth of 5 meters. You'll move through the colorful fish and living coral of the Red Sea with your guide right beside you, watching your every move. After the morning dive, the boat returns to the marine. Lunch and cold drinks are available for a small fee. In the afternoon, you choose: make a second dive at a different site (with an additional fee) or spend the time snorkeling with equipment provided, or simply rest on the shaded sun deck. The boat docks around 4 pm and your driver brings you back to your hotel.

The 1:1 format means no group pace to keep up with and no waiting for others to master a skill before moving on. Your instructor adjusts to your comfort level and speed, which is why this works for first-time divers as young as 10. The full day on the water, from pickup through return, gives you time to settle into the experience without rushing.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off within the marina radius.
• professional personal instructor speaking your language.
• full diving equipment (tank, wetsuit, weights, belt and fins).
• snorkel equipment for the afternoon.
• full-day boat trip on a 27-meter comfortable boat with shaded sun deck.
• the morning dive to 5 meters at two reef sites.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (10 to 15 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, French, German, Arabic, Dutch and Polish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessible

Operated by Blue Paradise Diving center

Is this one for you?Book this if you're diving for the first time or want personalized technique feedback. The 1:1 instructor setup means the guide focuses entirely on you, and hotel pickup from anywhere in Hurghada gets you to the boat by 8:15 am without needing your own transport.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French, German, Arabic, Polish and Dutch.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (10 to 15 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.

What's the maximum depth I'll dive to on this trip?

The maximum depth is 5 meters. Your instructor keeps you at that level throughout the dive, making it safe and manageable for someone trying scuba for the first time.

Do I need to know how to dive already, or is this for complete beginners?

This is an introductory dive designed for people with no experience. Your instructor teaches you the basic safety skills and guidelines on the boat before you enter the water, and stays with you one-on-one during the dive itself.

What happens if I want to dive twice in one day?

You can choose a second dive at a different reef site in the afternoon for an additional fee. If you'd rather not dive again, you can snorkel with provided equipment or relax on the shaded deck instead.

Does the price include lunch?

Lunch and cold drinks are available on the boat for a small additional fee. They are not included in the dive price.

How long is the full day, and what time does it end?

The full day runs about 7 hours from hotel pickup to return. The boat docks around 4 pm, and your driver brings you back to your hotel.

Will my hotel pickup be included if I'm staying outside central Hurghada?

Hotel pickup is included within a 10 km radius of the marina. If your hotel is farther away, a surcharge applies. Confirm your location when you book.