Red Sea Adventures3 min readPublished: 8 October 2026Last updated: 8 October 2026Reviewed by Mohamed Hassan
Quick facts
- Location
- Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh
- Recommended duration
- About 7 to 8 hours
- Typical budget
- From €65 per person
Quick summary
- Short answer: both resorts offer a day of two guided dives with all gear, lunch on board and hotel transfers; Hurghada from €65, Sharm El Sheikh from €75.
- Sharm's dive day visits Ras Mohammed, Tiran or Shark Bay and welcomes certified divers and beginners; Hurghada's is for certified divers, with intro dives available.
- First time under water in Hurghada? The Red Sea diving experience from €79 is the beginner-focused option; check its trip page for the exact programme.
Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh for diving?
Dive where you are staying. Both of our Red Sea dive days follow the same pattern: two guided dives, all equipment, lunch on board and hotel transfers. In Hurghada the day lasts about seven hours and costs from €65; in Sharm El Sheikh it lasts about eight hours and costs from €75.
The main difference is the dive sites. The Sharm day goes to Ras Mohammed, Tiran or Shark Bay. The Hurghada day visits the resort's own reefs. If you are a complete beginner, read the section on first dives below before you choose.
| Option | What it covers | Duration | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scuba diving, Hurghada | Two guided dives, gear and lunch on board | 7 hours | From €65 | Certified divers; intro dives available |
| Scuba diving, Sharm El Sheikh | Two guided dives: Ras Mohammed, Tiran or Shark Bay | 8 hours | From €75 | Certified divers and beginners |
| Red Sea diving experience, Hurghada | Beginner-friendly day with instructor | 1 day | From €79 | First time under water |
- Scuba diving, Hurghada
- What it covers
- Two guided dives, gear and lunch on board
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Price
- From €65
- Best for
- Certified divers; intro dives available
- Scuba diving, Sharm El Sheikh
- What it covers
- Two guided dives: Ras Mohammed, Tiran or Shark Bay
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Price
- From €75
- Best for
- Certified divers and beginners
- Red Sea diving experience, Hurghada
- What it covers
- Beginner-friendly day with instructor
- Duration
- 1 day
- Price
- From €79
- Best for
- First time under water
Prices are the stored “from” prices on each trip page. Your final price is confirmed in a written quote before you pay.
Compare the bookable trips: Scuba diving, Hurghada or Scuba diving, Sharm El Sheikh. All options: Hurghada excursions.
Diving in Hurghada: two guided dives from €65
The Hurghada dive day takes about seven hours and costs from €65. It includes two guided dives on Hurghada's reefs with certified instructors, all gear, lunch on board and hotel transfers.
It is designed for certified divers, and intro dives for beginners are also available. It suits divers staying in Hurghada who want a straightforward day at sea without a long transfer. Alcohol, underwater camera rental and tips for the crew are not included.
Never dived before?
Beginners have three routes. In Sharm, the standard dive day already welcomes beginners. In Hurghada, the dive day offers intro dives for beginners, and there is also a separate Red Sea diving experience from €79 that is presented as an option for first-timers with an instructor, full equipment and lunch.
The descriptions of that €79 programme differ between our pages, so check its trip page and ask us to confirm the exact number of dives and the dive site for your date before you pay.
What to confirm before you book
When you request availability, tell us your certification level (or that you have none), how many people are diving and whether anyone is coming along only to ride the boat. Confirm the dive area, the pick-up time and what is excluded. We confirm the final price and details in a written quote before you pay.
If you would rather stay on the surface, our Hurghada snorkelling guide compares five snorkelling boat days.
Frequently asked questions
Is diving cheaper in Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh?
Our Hurghada dive day starts from €65 and the Sharm El Sheikh dive day from €75. Both include two guided dives, gear, lunch and hotel transfers.
Can beginners dive in the Red Sea?
Yes. The Sharm dive day welcomes beginners, the Hurghada dive day offers intro dives, and there is a beginner-focused diving experience in Hurghada from €79.
Is equipment included?
Yes, all equipment is included on both dive days. Underwater camera rental, alcohol and crew tips are not included.
Reviewed by
Mohamed HassanSenior Egypt Travel Specialist
- Egypt Travel Specialist
- 30+ years of professional tourism experience
- Fluent in 7 languages
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