Scuba Diving Day Trips in Hurghada: Daily Dives & Price

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A standard diving day trip in Hurghada gives you two guided dives from a full-day boat, with hotel pickup, lunch, and transfers included in most packages. Prices typically range from €45–70 per person depending on the supplier, certification level, and season.

Red Sea Quest connects you with verified local dive suppliers — PADI-rated centers operating daily boats from Hurghada Marina and New Marina. You can compare inclusions, pickup zones, and diver-level options side by side before you commit. Free cancellation policies (usually 24 hours before departure) are standard with most listed suppliers.

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Trip Type	Typical Price (per person)	Dives	Who It's For
Certified 2-dive day	€45–65	2 guided dives	Open Water cert or above
Intro / Discover Scuba day	€50–75	1–2 supervised dives	No license needed
Multi-day package (5 days)	€195–250 total	10 dives	Certified divers on longer stays

Prices vary by supplier and season. National park fees (typically €5 per person) and equipment rental (around €20/day) may be charged separately.

What's Included in a Hurghada Dive Day Trip

Most Hurghada dive day trips include the same core package: hotel pickup and return transfer within central Hurghada, two dives at different reef sites, a dive guide or instructor, lunch on board, and soft drinks, tea, and water throughout the day.

What's typically excluded:

• Full equipment rental (€15–20 per day with most suppliers)
• Transfers from outlying areas like El Gouna, Makadi Bay, or Sahl Hasheesh (surcharge or separate arrangement)
• Nitrox fills and underwater photography services
• National park admission fee (around €5 per person, paid in cash on the boat)

If you already own your own gear, the base trip price covers everything else. Beginners on intro dives usually get equipment included in their package price since instructor supervision and gear are bundled together.

Best Dive Sites Visited on Hurghada Daily Trips

Dive sites are selected each morning based on weather, sea conditions, and the certification mix on board. That said, Hurghada's daily boats rotate through a well-known set of Red Sea reefs and wrecks within 25–90 minutes of the marina.

Close-range sites (25–40 minutes):

• Fanous East and Fanous West — shallow coral gardens, strong for beginners and macro life
• Shaab El Erg — known for resident dolphin pods (sightings are common but not guaranteed)

Mid-range sites (45–70 minutes):

• El Fanadir — a long reef system adaptable to mixed groups, depths from 5–30 m
• Careless Reef — walls and overhangs with pelagic fish, suited to Advanced Open Water divers
• Abu Ramada (nicknamed "the Aquarium") and Gota Abu Ramada — dense coral and schooling fish

Longer-range sites (75–90 minutes):

• Umm Gamar — dramatic drop-offs, barracuda, and occasional reef sharks
• Giftun Island reefs (Big Giftun, Small Giftun) — protected national park waters with excellent visibility

Wreck dives (by special request):

• El Mina wreck — accessible from Hurghada harbour
• SS Thistlegorm and Abu Nuhas wrecks — full-day special-request routes

Prices, Intro Dives, Certified Dives & Add-Ons

Hurghada is one of the most affordable diving destinations in the Red Sea. Here's what to expect:

Certified divers: A single-day, 2-dive boat trip typically costs €45–65 per person. Multi-day packages reduce the per-dive cost significantly — a 7-day package can bring it below €20 per dive with some suppliers. Intro / Discover Scuba: Expect €50–75 per person for a full-day boat trip with one or two supervised dives, all equipment, and dedicated instructor support. No prior certification is required. Common add-ons:

• Equipment rental: ~€20/day for a full setup (BCD, regulator, wetsuit, mask, fins)
• Nitrox: €5–10 per fill
• Underwater photos/video: varies by supplier
• National park fee: ~€5 per person (cash, collected on board)

All prices are approximate ranges — final cost depends on the supplier, group size, and time of year. Peak season (October–April) may see slightly higher rates.

Trip Schedule: Hotel Pickup, Marina Departure & Return

A Hurghada dive day trip runs approximately 7–8 hours door-to-door. Here's the typical timeline:

• 07:30–08:00 — Hotel pickup by air-conditioned minibus from central Hurghada
• 08:30 — Arrive at Hurghada Marina, board the dive boat
• 09:00 — Boat departs toward the first dive site
• 10:00 — First dive (40–60 minutes depending on depth and air consumption)
• 11:00 — Surface interval on deck with tea and snacks
• 12:00 — Lunch served on board
• 13:00 — Second dive at a different reef
• 14:30–15:00 — Boat returns to marina
• 15:00–15:30 — Transfer back to hotel

Transit time from the marina to dive sites ranges from 25 minutes (Fanous Reef) to around 90 minutes (Umm Gamar, Giftun Island). Most daily trips target sites within 45–60 minutes to maximise time in the water.

If you're staying in Hurghada centre, Sakkala, or the hotel strip along the coast, pickup is usually included at no extra charge. Hotels in El Gouna or Makadi Bay may require a surcharge or separate transfer arrangement — check with your supplier at booking.

Who Can Join: Beginners, Certified Divers, Kids & Medical Rules

Certified divers: Anyone holding an Open Water certification (PADI, SSI, or equivalent) can join a standard 2-dive day trip. Bring your certification card and logbook. Beginners (no license): Intro dive / Discover Scuba Diving programs are available on the same daily boats. You'll be paired with a dedicated instructor, briefed on basic skills in shallow water, then guided on one or two dives to a maximum depth of 12 metres. Minimum age is typically 10 years old, per PADI standards. Kids: Children aged 10–14 can participate in Junior Open Water programs or intro dives with parental consent. Some suppliers accept snorkelling-only kids aged 6+. Medical requirements: All divers must complete a medical self-declaration form before diving. Conditions such as asthma, heart disease, epilepsy, or recent surgery may require a doctor's clearance. If you're over 45 or have any flagged condition, obtain a dive-medical certificate before your trip to avoid delays on the day. Non-divers: Partners or friends who don't want to dive can usually join the same boat for snorkelling at a reduced rate — ask the supplier when booking.