Introductory diving in Eilat: Red Sea trial with instructor

Learn to breathe underwater, then swim among the corals

Introductory scuba diving in Eilat puts you in the water with a private instructor for a trial dive at one of the Red Sea's most scenic reef sites. The whole experience takes about two hours: you'll fill out a medical form, get fitted with equipment, take a 10–15 minute briefing on how the gear works, practice a few tasks in shallow water where your head stays above the surface, then descend to the coral and fish below. Private insurance is included. Children from age 8 are welcome, and the instructor speaks English, Arabic, Russian or Hebrew.

The experience

The dive starts from the beach, which means you don't need boat experience or a certification card. Just the willingness to try. Your instructor will walk you through the regulator, the octopus (the backup air supply), and the other equipment before you enter the water. The 10–15 minute briefing covers what you need to know, and there's no language barrier: the team is fluent in Russian, English, Hebrew and Arabic.

Once in the water, you'll stay shallow at first, going through a few simple tasks to build confidence: clearing your mask, controlling your breathing, getting used to the weight and buoyancy. Your instructor stays with you the whole time. Once you're comfortable, you descend to the actual reef, where the bright corals and colorful fish are waiting. The whole outing runs about two hours from start to finish.

You can add video or photo shooting of your dive if you want proof of the moment. This is a way to test whether scuba is for you before committing to a full certification course, or simply to spend an afternoon underwater without the weeks of training.

What’s included

• Private instructor.
• all scuba equipment sized to fit you.
• 10–15 minute briefing on how the gear works.
• shallow-water practice before the reef dive.
• private insurance.
• instructor fluent in English, Arabic, Russian or Hebrew.

Before you book

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

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Infant (8 to 11 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 want to try scuba without committing to a full certification course, or if you're diving solo and want a private guide the whole way. The beach start and shallow-water practice phase make it comfortable for beginners and younger divers, and the two-hour window fits easily into a day in Eilat without eating up your whole afternoon.

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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: Infant (8 to 11 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 do I need to know about the medical requirements before I book?

Introductory diving in Eilat is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health. The operator asks about breathing problems, heart disease, sinusitis, asthma, ear inflammation, diabetes, fear of closed spaces, convulsions, epilepsy, and any other physical or mental restrictions. Fill out the medical form honestly when you arrive. Your instructor will review it before you enter the water.

Do I need to be fit or have any diving experience?

No experience is necessary. That's the whole point of an introductory dive. The activity is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You must be between 8 and 80 years old. Children are welcome and will have the same instructor-led experience as adults.

What happens if I'm not comfortable underwater?

You stay in shallow water for the first part of the dive, where your head can stay above the surface if you need it. Your instructor walks you through tasks in this safe zone before you go deeper. If you're not ready to descend to the reef, you can stay shallow. There's no pressure to go further than you feel comfortable.

How long does the whole thing take?

The experience runs about two hours total, including the medical form, equipment fitting, briefing, shallow-water practice, and the actual dive at the reef.

What's included in the price?

Introductory diving in Eilat includes the private instructor, all scuba equipment, private insurance, and the briefing. Video or photo shooting of your dive costs extra and can be ordered when you book or on the day.

Where exactly does the dive take place?

The dive happens at one of Eilat's most scenic dive sites on the Red Sea, starting from the beach. Public transportation options are available nearby if you're not driving.