Diving in Eilat: Intro dive with private instructor

Test the underwater world before committing to certification

An intro dive in Eilat pairs you with a private instructor for a 30-minute underwater session after a safety briefing, letting you experience Red Sea diving without enrolling in a full certification course. The dive lasts about 2 hours total. All equipment (wetsuit, fins, mask, tanks) is provided, and your instructor guides you through the basics before you descend. Children from age 8 are welcome with an adult.

The experience

You arrive unsure whether scuba diving is something you actually want to pursue, or you have limited time to test it before committing to a course. An intro dive solves that: your instructor meets you, walks through the safety rules and what to expect, then takes you down for 30 minutes to see what the Red Sea floor looks like and how your body responds to breathing underwater. No prior experience needed. The whole session runs about 2 hours from start to finish.

Your instructor is with you the entire time, not watching from the surface, but underwater beside you. Before descent, you'll get a briefing on how to equalize pressure in your ears, how to clear your mask if water gets in, and how to signal if something feels wrong. The equipment is fitted to you: wetsuit, bootie, fins, mask, and a tank with a regulator already set up. Once underwater, your instructor stays close and keeps the pace slow. Thirty minutes is long enough to adjust to breathing through the regulator and to see the reef structure and fish, but short enough that you're not exhausted when you surface.

You'll need to complete a health questionnaire before the dive: the operator screens for conditions like asthma, heart disease, ear problems and pregnancy that can make diving unsafe. If you're taking daily medication or have any chronic condition, check with your doctor first. Don't dive within 6 hours of flying. The dive center is in Eilat. Public transportation runs nearby if you need it, but you'll need to arrange your own way there.

What’s included

• Professional private instructor.
• scuba equipment including wetsuit, bootie, fins, mask and tank.
• safety briefing before descent.
• 30 minutes underwater.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 16:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 years) · Youth (12 years) · Child (8 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Arabic, Hebrew and Russian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Ahla Diving Center

Is this one for you?Book this if you're trying diving for the first time or testing whether you want to pursue certification. The private instructor means you move at your own pace and get immediate feedback if something feels wrong. Skip it if you're already certified and looking for a full reef dive or a longer underwater session.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Arabic, Russian and Hebrew.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 years); Child (8 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What happens if you panic or feel uncomfortable underwater?

Your instructor stays beside you the whole time and teaches you hand signals before you descend so you can communicate if something feels wrong. You can surface immediately. There's no pressure to stay down, and the session is short enough that you can abort and try again another day if you need to.

What's included in the intro dive price?

The dive includes a private instructor, all scuba equipment (wetsuit, bootie, fins, mask, tank and regulator), and the safety briefing before you go down. You do not get hotel pickup or transportation to the dive center. You'll need to arrange your own way there.