| Offer | Duration | “From” price (Oct. 2026) | Included | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 dives for beginners or snorkeling, PADI centre | 7 h | $34 (4.8; 282 reviews) | 2 intro dives or 2 snorkeling stops, lunch, transfers; €20 payable on site | beginners, couples where one does not dive | See |
| Intro Diving, discover the Red Sea | 8 h | $65 (4.8; about 1,470 reviews) | boat intro dive, pickup available | those who want the most proven offer | See |
| Full-day boat trip with 2 dives, Diving Star | full day | price not seen: check (4.8; 44 reviews) | 2 dives, beginner or certified, hotel pickup from 8 am | groups mixing beginners and certified divers | See |
2 dives for beginners or snorkeling, PADI centre
This 7-hour trip is run by the White Dolphin centre, a PADI centre. It offers two options: two guided intro dives (about 15 minutes underwater each, no certification needed, under direct instructor supervision) or two snorkeling stops. A €20 fee is listed on the page, payable on site. It is the most flexible and cheapest option, which is why it is our top pick.
Intro Diving, discover the Red Sea
The “Intro Diving” offer lasts about 8 hours and starts at $65. It is by far the most reviewed (about 1,470 reviews, 4.8). The higher price does not tell you what changes: compare the list of inclusions before choosing. For the sites themselves, read our page on Hurghada dive sites.
Full-day boat trip with 2 dives, Diving Star
The Diving Star day, run by a PADI centre, suits beginners and certified divers alike, with hotel pickup from 8 am. It has few reviews (44, rated 4.8) and we did not see its price. Choose it mainly if you travel with a certified diver.
What to know before an intro dive
- No experience needed, but you must be comfortable in the water and fill in a health questionnaire before diving.
- Age: children under 10 cannot dive. Snorkeling is possible where the offer includes it.
- Flying: do not dive just before a flight. One listing asks for at least 18 hours before departure.
- Pick the right option: several listings sell diving and snorkeling on the same page. Check that you chose diving.
- Price: it depends on the date, and some listings add a fee payable on site.
- Time underwater: an intro dive lasts about 15 minutes; the rest of the day is the boat ride, lunch and snorkeling.
Which offer to choose?
- First intro dive, tight budget: the PADI centre trip from $34.
- Most proven offer: Intro Diving from $65.
- Certified diver in the group: the Diving Star day.
- One person in the group does not dive: the two-option trip, which allows snorkeling.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know how to swim? You must be comfortable in the water. Tell the instructor before you leave.
Where do you dive? The site is chosen according to the day's conditions. For sites and wrecks, read Hurghada dive sites.
What if I prefer to stay on the surface? Trips to Giftun Island and Orange Bay offer snorkeling without diving.
Going further
To fit diving, snorkeling and the desert into one week, see Hurghada in 3 days. On land, also compare the desert quad safari.
