Red Sea Diving in Hurghada: Certified or Beginner Dives

Two dive sites in a single morning, lunch on the boat, no experience required.

A seven-hour Red Sea diving and snorkeling cruise in Hurghada with two sites, a certified instructor, buffet lunch and unlimited drinks. You pick your level at checkout: intro dives for beginners, certified dives for experienced divers, or snorkeling with equipment at both stops. Air-conditioned transport, shower facilities and professional instruction are included.

The Experience

The boat leaves with a small group and heads to two of the top Red Sea dive spots. A certified instructor briefs you on the boat, then you enter the water at the first site. If you're doing intro dives, the instructor stays with you the whole time; if you're certified, you dive independently at your own pace. Snorkelers get the same sites with full equipment and guidance. The underwater landscape shifts between coral formations, reef walls and open water depending on which sites the boat reaches that day.

Between dives or snorkeling stops, you're back on board with access to the shower, bathroom and the buffet lunch. Soft drinks and hot drinks run all day. The rhythm is water, boat, water again—no long waits on the beach, no separate lunch stop on land. Most of the seven hours is either in the water or on the boat between sites.

The guide speaks English, French, German, Arabic and two additional languages, so communication is clear before you go under. Pickup is included if you book one of the options that offers it; check your selection at checkout to confirm where the vehicle meets you. The boat has air conditioning, which matters in the heat before departure and after you climb back aboard.

What’s included

• Two dive sites at top Red Sea locations.
• certified diving instructor for the full cruise.
• buffet lunch on board.
• unlimited soft drinks and hot drinks.
• snorkeling equipment at both stops.
• shower and bathroom facilities on the boat.
• air-conditioned vehicle for pickup (depending on your option selection).

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by FTS Travels

Is this one for you?Book the intro-dive option if you want to try diving for the first time with an instructor in the water beside you; choose certified dives if you have a valid card and want to explore independently; pick snorkeling if you prefer to stay at the surface and see the reef without going deep.

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Top questions

Can I dive in the Red Sea if I've never dived before?

Yes. The intro-dive option pairs you with a certified instructor for the entire dive at both sites. You learn the basics on the boat, then practice in the water with the instructor beside you the whole time. No certification card required.

What's the difference between the three options at checkout?

Certified Divers is for people with a valid diving certification—you dive independently at both sites. Boat Cruise with 2 Intro-dives is for beginners; an instructor guides you through both dives. Boat Cruise with 2 Snorkeling is for anyone who wants to stay at the surface with full equipment and a guide at both stops.

How long do I spend actually in the water?

The itinerary covers seven hours total, with the majority spent either diving, snorkeling or on the boat between sites. The exact time in the water depends on conditions and your option, but plan on multiple entries at two separate locations.

What happens if I get seasick or need to rest?

The boat has shower and bathroom facilities, and you can rest on board between dives or snorkeling stops. Unlimited soft drinks and hot drinks are available all day. If conditions are rough, the crew can adjust the pace or the sites visited.

Do I need to bring my own diving gear?

No. The boat provides all diving and snorkeling equipment. If you're certified and prefer your own gear, confirm that with the operator when you book.

Is this suitable for children?

Children under 12 can join the snorkeling option with equipment and guidance. Intro dives and certified dives have age and development considerations—contact the operator to confirm what works for your child's age and swimming ability.