Hurghada: Red Sea Diving Trip for Beginners & Certified Divers

Two dives, two reef sites, one boat, and the Red Sea does the rest

You get two dives at different Red Sea sites with a professional instructor matched to your level, all equipment, lunch, and hotel pickup from central Hurghada included. The boat handles the timing and the logistics. You handle the underwater part. Bring five dollars cash per person for the National Park fee and send your passport details before the trip date.

Step-by-step itinerary

Red Sea diving with two stops

• Depart from Hurghada
• Dive at first site for beginners
• Dive at second site for certified divers
• Observe marine life underwater
• Enjoy lunch and non-alcoholic drinks onboard
• Pay National Park Fee on spot

The experience

The moment you realize the water is actually that clear is the moment you stop worrying about whether you can do this. The Red Sea diving trip from Hurghada takes you out on a boat to two separate dive sites in open water, each one chosen so beginners and certified divers can work at their own depth and pace with professional instructors alongside. You're not fighting the ocean here. You're moving through it at a speed that lets you see what's actually there: the fish, the coral, the way light bends when you're forty feet down and the surface is still visible above you.

The day starts with hotel pickup from anywhere in central Hurghada, between Marlin Inn and Pickalbatros Citadel, so you don't have to arrange transport or figure out where the boat leaves from. Once you're on board, the crew handles the logistics. Your diving equipment is there, your instructor knows your certification level (or lack of one), and lunch is waiting after the first dive. You'll spend the morning at the first site, come back to the boat for food and a break, then head out again in the afternoon to a different reef. Non-alcoholic drinks and coffee are available throughout, which matters more than it sounds when you're in the sun and the salt and the adrenaline of being underwater for the first time, or the hundredth.

One thing to know upfront: there's a National Park fee of five dollars per person that you pay on the spot when you arrive. It's not included in the tour price, so bring cash. You'll also need to send a copy of your passport's first page before the trip, along with your nationality, full date of birth, and passport number. It's straightforward, just part of the paperwork that lets you dive in Egyptian waters. The instructors are there to match the dive to your level, not to rush you, and the boat crew knows these reefs well enough that you're not guessing where to go or what you might see.

What’s included

Hotel pickup and drop-off within central Hurghada, all diving equipment, two dives at different open-sea sites with professional instructors, lunch on board, non-alcoholic drinks, coffee and tea. National Park fee of five dollars per person is paid separately on the day of the trip.

Options for this experience

2 options

Introduction diving-beginnersGuide in 4 languages · 08:00Pickup is included.

Daily diving-certified diversGuide in 4 languages · 08:00Daily diving is designed for professional, certified divers. Dive at a depth suited to your skill level and enjoy a one-of-a-kind Red Sea experience. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (10 to 90 years) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish, German, Arabic and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Paid on siteUS$ 34

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Crazy Dolphin

Is this one for you?A good fit if you want to dive the Red Sea without arranging your own boat, guide, or equipment, and whether you're starting from zero or you're already certified, the instructors pace each dive to your level. Plan for a full day out, which is what makes two separate reef sites possible in one trip.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, German, Arabic and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 9 years); Infant (under 4): free.

Do I need to be certified to dive on this trip?

No. The trip is designed for both beginners and certified divers. Professional instructors adjust the dive depth and pace to match your certification level or experience.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off within central Hurghada, all diving equipment, lunch, non-alcoholic drinks, coffee and tea. The National Park fee of five dollars per person is paid separately on the day.

Is hotel pickup available everywhere in Hurghada?

Free pickup is available in central Hurghada, from Marlin Inn to Pickalbatros Citadel. If you're outside this range, check with the operator about options.

What do I need to bring or prepare?

Send a copy of your passport's first page, your nationality, full date of birth, and passport number before the trip date. Bring five dollars cash per person for the National Park fee and bring a towel and sunscreen.

What if I'm pregnant?

This trip is not recommended for pregnant travelers.

Can I do this if I'm not very fit?

The trip is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The instructors will work with you at a pace that matches your ability.