Scuba Diving in Hurghada: Two Dives with Lunch

Two dives into the Red Sea's coral reefs and marine life in a single day.

Scuba diving in Hurghada combines two guided dives in the Red Sea with lunch, soft drinks and hotel pickup—a full day exploring vibrant coral reefs and encountering exotic fish, dolphins and sea turtles. The program is led by professional instructors and includes all diving equipment; it runs about seven hours from pickup to drop-off. Suitable for first-timers and experienced divers alike, the activity is designed to be both safe and hassle-free, with nothing to arrange beyond the booking itself.

The Experience

Seven hours from hotel pickup to drop-off means the whole day is accounted for. You're picked up in an air-conditioned vehicle, driven to the boat, and guided through two separate dives by a professional instructor who speaks English, German, Arabic or Russian. Between the dives, you sit on deck with a lunch buffet, unlimited soft drinks and hot drinks while the boat stays anchored. All diving equipment is provided—tanks, weights, regulators, the works—so you show up with nothing but your swimsuit and your willingness to go under.

The Red Sea around Hurghada is known for crystal-clear water and dense coral reefs. On the dives, you move through schools of colorful fish, spot dolphins, and if you're lucky, encounter a sea turtle. The instructor stays with you throughout, managing your buoyancy and pointing out what's worth watching. If you decide diving isn't for you after the first dive, you can snorkel instead on the second outing—snorkeling equipment is included either way.

The program is built for people trying scuba for the first time, though it works just as well for divers who want a guided experience without the logistics. You don't arrange the boat, the timing, the lunch or the ride back. The only things not included are tips and a seven-euro per-person fee for the national park and government permits, which you pay on the day.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• two guided scuba dives with a professional instructor.
• all diving and snorkeling equipment.
• lunch buffet with unlimited soft drinks and hot drinks.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Mohamed Rabea

Is this one for you?Book this if you want two dives in one day—the first to acclimate, the second to explore deeper reefs—with a boat-based lunch break between dives.

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Top questions

What's the Red Sea like for diving near Hurghada?

The Red Sea around Hurghada has crystal-clear water and vibrant coral reefs teeming with colorful fish, dolphins and occasionally sea turtles. The visibility and marine life make it an ideal spot for introductory diving, and the reefs are close enough to the shore that the boat ride is short.

Do I need diving experience to book this?

No—the program is designed as an introduction to scuba diving. A professional instructor guides you through both dives, manages your safety and teaches you what you need to know as you go. First-timers and curious swimmers are welcome.

What happens between the two dives?

You stay on the boat and eat from a lunch buffet with unlimited soft drinks and hot drinks included. The boat remains anchored, so you can relax, dry off and recover before the second dive.

Is snorkeling an option if I change my mind about diving?

Yes—snorkeling equipment is included in the package, so if you decide after the first dive that diving isn't for you, you can snorkel on the second outing instead.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, the boat, two guided dives with a professional instructor, all diving equipment, lunch buffet, unlimited soft drinks and hot drinks, and snorkeling equipment are all included. National park and government fees of seven euros per person are paid on the day.

How long is the whole experience?

The full day runs about seven hours from the time you're picked up at your hotel to when you're dropped off, including travel time, both dives, lunch and the boat ride.