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Red Sea Diving: A World of Color Beneath the Waves

Clear water, colorful reefs and rich marine life make the Red Sea a dive destination for beginners and experienced divers. Here is our two-dive day program.

Scuba diver swimming beside a sea turtle along a coral reef wall in the Red Sea

Diving in the Red Sea is one of the best underwater experiences in the world, known for its clear water, vibrant coral reefs and rich marine life. Warm water and excellent visibility make it suitable for both beginners and experienced divers.

Why Dive the Red Sea

  • Underwater landscapes: colorful coral gardens, dramatic drop-offs, underwater walls and famous wrecks.
  • Marine life: tropical fish, turtles, rays, dolphins, moray eels and sometimes reef sharks.
  • Color all year: the coral reefs are well preserved and colorful all year round.
  • Sites for every level: from shallow reefs for beginners to deep sites and wrecks for advanced divers.
  • Popular destinations: Hurghada, Marsa Alam, Sharm El Sheikh and Dahab.

Whether it is your first dive or you are an experienced diver, the Red Sea offers world-class diving conditions.

Red Sea Diving Program

This diving program is suitable for trips from Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Sharm El Sheikh.

  1. Pickup and transfer: Hotel pickup early in the morning and transfer to the marina. You meet your professional instructor, followed by a short safety and program briefing.
  2. Boat trip: Sail to one of the best dive sites, with clear water, colorful reefs and rich marine life.
  3. First dive: After setting up your equipment, a guided dive among coral gardens, tropical fish, turtles, rays and sometimes dolphins.
  4. Lunch on board: A freshly prepared lunch with soft drinks and water, and time to relax with sea views.
  5. Second dive: A guided dive at a different site, with more marine life and different reef formations.
  6. Return to the marina: Sail back and transfer to your hotel in the afternoon.

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional diving instructor
  • 2 guided dives
  • Full diving equipment
  • Lunch and soft drinks on board
  • Boat trip

Not Included

  • National park fees (if applicable)
  • Personal expenses

Trips mentioned in this guide

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