Red Sea Scuba Diving from Hurghada: Two Reef Dives

Descend into two coral reef sites and surface with lunch between dives

Red Sea scuba diving from Hurghada is a 7-hour boat excursion for beginners and experienced divers alike, with two guided dives at coral reef sites, professional instruction, equipment, hotel pickup, and onboard lunch included. No diving experience is required—instructors provide full training before you enter the water. Hotel pickup is free from central Hurghada; pickups from other areas are available on request.

Step-by-step itinerary

Red Sea scuba diving adventure

• Hotel pickup in Hurghada
• Boat trip to first dive site
• Guided first scuba dive
• Enjoy onboard buffet lunch
• Boat trip to second dive site
• Guided second scuba dive or snorkel
• Relax and enjoy refreshments
• Return to shore
• Hotel drop-off in Hurghada

The Experience

The day starts with hotel pickup in the early morning, then a boat ride out to your first dive site. A professional instructor briefs you on the reef, the marine life you'll encounter, and the specifics of diving at that location. Then you enter the water and explore the coral formations and fish life of the Red Sea. After your first dive, you climb back aboard for a freshly prepared buffet lunch and soft drinks while the boat moves to the second site.

Your second dive follows the same structure—instruction, descent, exploration, and return to the boat. Between and after dives, the boat has sunbathing areas where you can rest, and you're welcome to snorkel or swim if you prefer not to dive again. The full experience runs seven hours, ending in the late afternoon when you're returned to your hotel in Hurghada. All diving equipment is provided, and the instructors guide you through every step, so beginners and experienced divers both get what they need from the day.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off within Hurghada.
• two guided scuba dives at coral reef sites with a professional instructor.
• all diving equipment and safety gear.
• a freshly prepared buffet lunch onboard.
• soft drinks, coffee and tea.
• access to the boat's sunbathing areas and the option to snorkel or swim.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Golden Map Tours

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and two additional languages, so you can follow instruction and commentary in your own language. This works well if you're a first-time diver who needs clear, step-by-step guidance in a language you're comfortable with, or an experienced diver who simply wants to explore the reef without the logistics of arranging your own boat and guide.

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Top questions

Do I need to have dived before to join this Red Sea diving trip?

No. The Red Sea scuba diving excursion is designed for beginners—full instruction is provided by a professional instructor before you enter the water, and no prior experience is required. Experienced divers also book this trip to explore the coral reefs without arranging their own guide.

What's included in the price of the Hurghada diving trip?

The diving trip includes hotel pickup and drop-off within central Hurghada, two guided dives at coral reef sites, all professional diving equipment, a professional instructor, a freshly prepared buffet lunch onboard, and soft drinks, coffee and tea. Pickups from areas outside central Hurghada are available on request.

How long does the Red Sea diving excursion take?

The full experience is seven hours, starting with early morning hotel pickup and ending with your return to your hotel in the late afternoon. This time includes the boat ride to the sites, two dives with instruction, lunch, and the boat ride back to shore.

What marine life will I see on the Red Sea dives?

The coral reef sites in the Red Sea are home to diverse marine life and colorful coral formations. Your instructor will point out what lives at each location and explain the specifics of the diving site before you descend.

Can I bring children on the Hurghada diving trip?

Children are welcome from age one onward. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller during the boat portions of the day. For children old enough to dive, instructors provide full training and guidance.

What if I don't want to dive on my second dive?

You're welcome to snorkel or swim instead of diving your second dive, or to rest on the boat's sunbathing areas. The trip is flexible—you choose how to spend your time between the first and second dive sites.