Introductory Scuba Diving in Eilat: Private Guided First Dive

Hand-held into the water: your first breath underwater with a guide at your side

Introductory scuba diving in Eilat with a private certified guide, equipment and three hours in the water. The guide leads you hand-in-hand through your first dive, handles all the technical setup, and you focus on the moment itself. Photos and video of your dive are included. Coffee or tea before or after. A guide speaks English, Spanish or Hebrew.

The experience

You arrive with no diving experience and no gear. The guide meets you, walks through what's about to happen, and handles every piece of equipment: tank, wetsuit, weights, mask. You don't assemble anything or troubleshoot anything. The guide checks your fit, answers your questions on land, then takes your hand and leads you into the water. The whole thing is built so you can think about what you're seeing instead of what you're wearing.

Three hours covers the entry, the underwater time, and the surface interval after. The guide stays within arm's reach the entire dive, watching your breathing and your comfort, and surfaces whenever you signal. You're not on a boat with twelve other people watching the same reef. It's you, the guide, and the water. The guide speaks English, Spanish or Hebrew, so the instructions come in your language. Pickup is included, so you don't navigate to the dive site on your own.

After the dive, you get edited photos and video of what you saw down there, not a GoPro dump, but a real record of the moment. Coffee or tea comes after, and you have time to talk through what just happened before you leave.

What’s included

• Use of full SCUBA equipment including tank and wetsuit.
• a private certified guide in English, Spanish or Hebrew.
• pickup to the dive site.
• edited photos and videos of your dive.
• coffee and/or tea after.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (8 and older) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Hebrew

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Red Sea Asana - Diving&Yoga Experiences

Is this one for you?Book this if you want your first dive to be one-on-one with a guide who stays at your side the entire time: no group, no boat full of strangers, just you and the person who knows what to do if anything feels wrong.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Hebrew.

What happens if I get nervous underwater?

The guide stays at your side the entire time and surfaces immediately if you signal. You control the pace and the depth. The guide does not push you deeper or longer than you're comfortable with. The hand-in-hand entry is designed so you're not alone with the feeling.

Do I need to know how to swim?

The operator does not require prior swimming ability. The guide handles your buoyancy and movement in the water, and you focus on breathing and looking around. If you're not comfortable in water at all, talk to the guide before you book.

What should I bring?

Bring a swimsuit and a towel. The guide provides the wetsuit, tank, weights and all other diving gear. Bring sunscreen if you want it, though you'll be in a wetsuit. The operator does not list other items, so ask them about what else to prepare for the specific dive site.

Can I do this if I have a health condition?

The operator does not recommend diving if you are pregnant or have poor cardiovascular health. If you have any other medical condition, tell the guide before you book so they can advise whether the dive is safe for you.