The 15 Best Scuba Diving in Egypt

1.Discover Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,676 reviews · from $127Our pick

Spend about four hours learning scuba basics with a PADI instructor, then practice in the pool and from Sharm el Sheikh’s shore. Equipment, drinks, lunch, and return hotel transfers are included. Mohammad is named as an instructor, while Sabrina helps with booking and trip details.

“Wonderful team from start to finish Sabrina made booking easy and messaged me with everything I need to bring, to the dive Mohammad was a wonderful instructor with his patience and professionalism it made it an enjoyable experience, I would highly recommend”

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2.Ras Mohamed & White Island Dive & Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,280 reviews · 9 hours · from $29

Spend about nine hours with The Wave Diving Center aboard a three-level yacht from Sharm El Sheikh. You can snorkel at two Ras Mohamed sites, try a 10 to 15 minute beginner scuba session, and visit White Island. Instructors including Kareem, Moaaz, Sam, Sayed, and Salah have helped nervous first-timers feel at ease.

“The reef is absolutely beautiful! Full of life and colors. There are two stops where you can enjoy the underwater life as well as one for the White Island. The guide and the stuff of the boat (Casablanca) are insanely helpful. I had some issues with coming to the water because of the fear of deep Waters, however no one hesitated to encourage me with the big smile and kind words. Finally thanks to them I got in and made beautiful memories :) we loved the trip!”

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3.Snorkeling 6 x 1 to Orange Bay w Diving & Massage

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,266 reviews · 8h 30m · from $62

Join Royal Cruise Hurghada for an 8.5-hour yacht trip with pickup, two snorkeling stops, a beginner scuba session, Orange Bay, banana boat rides, buffet lunch, drinks, and a back massage. Guides speak English, German, Arabic, and Russian. Andrew, Fox, and Bassam are among the crew members praised for friendly, careful instruction.

“It was fantastic from start to finish! Despite never diving before, all of the guides made us feel very secure and fully educated on how to use the equipment! Super friendly staff and instructors who did whatever they could to make you feel welcome! Diving and two snorkeling sites, plus lunch AND a massage! No complaints at all! I will happily rebook and would highly recommend!”

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4.Intro Diving 2 Stops For Beginners with Pick-up and Lunch – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,146 reviews · from $40

Start with hotel pickup, equipment fitting, and a short lesson before making two guided 15-minute scuba descents in the Red Sea. Instructors such as Bassiouni and Badr stay close to beginners, while the boat provides lunch, water, soft drinks, and hot drinks. Check transfer fees and the cash marine tax before booking.

“Everything was sound from pickup on time , very nice and modern boat , safety briefing outstanding group of professionals on the dive and all the crew on the boat very kind and ready to help.”

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5.Intro Diving Beginner and Discover Red Sea Underwater

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,092 reviews · 8 hours · from $61

Spend eight hours exploring two Red Sea sites near Hurghada with a professional instructor. You will learn to use scuba gear, make two short underwater sessions, enjoy snorkeling and a buffet lunch, and return by boat. Guides including Badr, Joo, Shady, and Islam are often assigned to beginners. Hotel pickup, equipment, tea, and coffee are included.

“We had a great diving trip. It was my first diving session. Everything was explained very slow and all questions have been answered with pations. The equipment was ok. I would do this tour again and can recommend it for beginners. Special fact for me was that i had a privat teacher.”

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6.PADI Open Water Diver Course

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 626 reviews · from $411

Spend three to four days learning scuba with a PADI professional in Sharm el Sheikh. You’ll complete five theory sessions, five confined-water sessions, and four Red Sea dives, with equipment, meals, soft drinks, hotel transfers, and bottled water included. E-learning, certification, and the manual cost extra.

“Great experience getting out PADI Advanced Open Water Certification with Rahma. Sharm El-Sheik is absolutely stunning. I would strongly suggest skipping the shore diving the first day and have the boat dive the two days”

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7.Scuba Diving Full Day Boat Trip for beginners With Lunch & Transfer – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 580 reviews · from $24

Join instructors such as Sultan, Mustafa, Hossum, Captain Osama, or Mimo for an eight-hour Red Sea boat trip from Hurghada. Beginners receive patient guidance at a shallow site, while experienced scuba users can explore a deeper area. Hotel transfers, equipment, lunch, drinks, and two stops are included.

“Very professional instructors with amazing friendly staff. It was our first dive and we had an amazing experience that we will never forget. Highly recommend!!!”

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8.Ras Muhammed & White Island By Boat & intro Dive

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 493 reviews · from $43

Spend a full day sailing from Sharm El Sheikh to Ras Muhammad and White Island. Follow guides such as Abanoub, Emad, Bishoy, or Mohamed for snorkeling and a 10-minute introductory scuba session, then enjoy a buffet lunch, soft drinks, and time in the Red Sea.

“Imad and Majid were great as was the rest of the crew, Lovely day definitely will book again thank you so much”

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9.Luxury Orange Bay w/Snorkeling, Massage and Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 278 reviews · 8h 30m · from $58

Spend a full day on a small-group yacht from Hurghada, with early access to Orange Bay, guided snorkeling, an introductory scuba session, massage, lunch, and a banana boat ride. Guides such as Andrew, Salam, Sebastian, and Fox have been praised for friendly, careful service, while photographer Selim can capture underwater pictures for an extra fee.

“fantastic tour from start to finish, the snorkelling was out of this world and the massage was a nice touch, all of the guides were very attentive and helpful, we would definitely go again”

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10.Scuba Diving for Beginners & Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 223 reviews · from $30

Spend a full day at sea from Hurghada with two scuba sessions, two snorkeling stops, lunch, and unlimited soft and hot drinks. Beginners receive careful instruction, while licensed participants can choose the certified option for an extra €25. The crew, including team members such as Nassr, helps nervous first-timers settle in.

“Omar, yousef, baschar Today was an epic day filled with adventure! We went quad biking through the desert and it was such a blast. The sun was shining, the wind in our hair, and the speed... wow! We raced across the sand dunes, felt the adrenaline pumping through our veins, and enjoyed the beautiful scenery around us. It was an experience I'll never forget!”

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11.Luxury Diving & Snorkeling inc/Island/Lunch/Massage

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 159 reviews · 8 hours · from $58

Spend eight hours aboard Royal Cruise Hurghada with hotel transfers, Orange Bay, a beginner scuba session at Small Giftun, snorkeling, lunch, a banana boat ride, and a short massage. Guides including Andrew, Salam, Fox, Andro, and Hada have helped make the day friendly and well organized, while photographer Yaya can capture underwater memories.

“Everythin fantastic unfortunately I had a flight the same day and I couldn't do the diving but now that I know next time I would book this activity 24 hours before my flight. when I'm back in Egypt I would definitely do this tour again”

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12.Full-Day Scuba Diving Tour with 2 Sites and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 153 reviews · 7 hours · from $70

Spend seven hours on a Hurghada boat, visiting two Red Sea sites at depths up to 10 meters. Beginners and non-swimmers receive patient instruction, while certified participants can book their own option. Guides such as Boudy and Abdo are praised for calm coaching and underwater photos. Lunch, drinks, equipment, and hotel transfers are included.

“wudy was such a great teacher and the whole day was just amazing and worth the money .”

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13.Orange Bay Snorkeling with Lunch & Optional Diving

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 150 reviews · from $11Best value

Spend a day on the Red Sea at Orange Bay, with hotel pickup options, yacht cruises, snorkeling stops, beach time, and buffet lunch. Choose a shared or private speedboat for a shorter, more flexible outing. Crews such as Aladdin’s and the Mahmoud 4 team are noted for friendly help, including support for guests with limited mobility.

“Our family journey on Mahmoud 4 was unbelievable! The whole crew were polite, courteous and had us laughing and enjoying the whole day! This trip is amazing value for money from the brilliant views, tasty lunch, fun snorkelling locations and visit to the beautiful orange bay. We have to give the crew a special thank you for helping our disabled grandmother, they pushed her around all day and helped her around the boat. Their kindness ensured the experience accessible and memorable for her - thank you all!!! They also went above and beyond after the trip by helping us source a taxi. We can’t thank them enough and cannot wait…”

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14.Ras Mohamed & White Island Snorkel or Dive

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 112 reviews · from $18

Cruise from Sharm El Sheikh to Ras Mohamed and White Island for two guided scuba sessions or snorkeling stops, with lunch and drinks served onboard. Certified guides such as Ibram and Nader help beginners take things slowly, while certified participants can choose one to three days of scuba or a night session.

“Very good, very nice. Diving was one of the most amazing experiences you can imagine. However we chose polish language but no one on the board spoke it.”

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15.Beginners Scuba Diving Full-Day Boat Trip & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 102 reviews · from $30

Spend a full day on a boat from Hurghada with two beginner scuba sessions, two snorkeling stops, a buffet lunch, and unlimited hot and soft drinks. Certified instructors explain each site and stay close underwater. Intro sessions last 15 to 20 minutes. Hotel pickup is included from Hurghada, with extra fees for nearby resort areas.

“It was a really nice experience, and it was my first time. I was a bit nervous, but we were really well guided one-on-one, even underwater. The guide stayed with me the whole time and took some great photos, making me feel really comfortable. Before you know it, you're 10 meters deep. Definitely recommended.”

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