Hurghada Diving: Red Sea Scuba with Instructor & Lunch

Two dives in a single day, with the instructor handling the logistics so you handle the water.

A full-day scuba diving trip from Hurghada takes you to two Red Sea sites with a multilingual PADI instructor, hotel pickup, all gear and lunch on board. Beginners receive in-water tuition before their first dive at 8–10 meters; certified divers navigate the reef independently. Each dive runs 20–30 minutes, and the day includes an air-conditioned transfer, equipment care and return to your hotel.

The Experience

Hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle gets you to the diving center, where the crew helps you into your equipment before the boat leaves for the first site. Beginners receive a briefing and in-water instruction from the dive guide, then descend to a maximum depth of 8–10 meters for 20–30 minutes alongside the instructor. Certified divers skip the classroom and go straight to the reef. The boat carries both groups, so the pace stays relaxed and nobody is rushed through their time underwater.

Between dives, you eat a buffet lunch on board and drink free mineral water and coffee. The second dive follows the same structure — another 20–30 minutes at the same depth for beginners, or a longer exploration of the site for divers with certification. If you want to sit out the second dive, the boat has space to relax on deck while others are in the water. After both dives finish, the crew rinses your equipment and helps you pack it away before the return trip to the diving center and back to your hotel.

The dive guide speaks English or German throughout the day and holds a PADI license. All equipment — wetsuit, tank, regulator, fins, mask — is provided and maintained by the center. The only thing you bring is your certification card if you have one, and your willingness to follow the guide's instructions on the way down.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• all diving equipment (wetsuit, tank, regulator, fins, mask, buoyancy control device).
• two dives with a multilingual PADI-certified instructor or guide.
• in-water training for beginners.
• buffet lunch on board.
• free mineral water and coffee throughout the day.
• equipment rinsing and storage at the diving center.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Pharaohs Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this if you're a beginner seeking one-on-one instruction during your first dive, or a certified diver wanting to hit two sites in one day with a guide already lined up.

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Top questions

What's the difference between the beginner and certified diver experience?

Beginners receive a briefing and in-water instruction from the dive guide before their first dive, descending to a maximum depth of 8–10 meters with the instructor beside them. Certified divers navigate the reef independently at the same sites, exploring at their own pace within the guide's supervision.

How deep do you go on these dives?

Both beginner and certified dives stay at a maximum depth of 8–10 meters, which keeps the experience safe and manageable for first-timers while still reaching the reef's most colorful marine life.

Is hotel pickup included, and which hotels does it cover?

Hotel pickup and return are included in most options. The service covers hotels in Hurghada, Makadi, Sahl Hasheesh and El Gouna; you can also choose a trip without transfer if you prefer to meet the boat at the diving center.

What happens if I only want to do one dive instead of two?

You can opt out of the second dive and relax on board instead. The boat stays at the second site for the full time, so you have the option to sit it out without cutting the day short.

What's included in the price?

The trip includes all transfers by air-conditioned vehicle, all diving equipment, a multilingual PADI-certified dive guide, buffet lunch on board, and free mineral water and coffee between dives.

What's the minimum age to dive?

The minimum age is 12 years old for this trip. Children must be comfortable in water and able to follow the guide's instructions during the briefing.