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Try Scuba Diving in Sharm El Sheikh – Two Guided Dives

7 hours, shared dive boat for up to 20 guests. Briefing, two guided dives, lunch on board and all equipment, with hotel transfers.

At a glance

Departs
Daily

The short answer

A 7-hour introductory scuba day from Sharm El Sheikh with two guided dives, the first to about 6 metres and the second to a maximum of 12, lunch on board and all kit included.
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Snapshot

Good to know

Destinations
Sharm El Sheikh · Red Sea reefs
Includes
Collection from, and return to, your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh (Naama Bay, Sharks Bay, Nabq, Hadaba or the Old Market area) · A place on a dive boat shared with other guests · Two guided introductory dives led by a certified instructor · Complete scuba kit for both dives · Lunch on the boat, with soft drinks and drinking water
Guide languages
English

Best time to go

Dives run all year. Water is warmest from June to October and cooler from December to March, when a thicker wetsuit helps. Mornings are usually the calmest.

  • Egyptian tour operator since 1988, with an office in Sharm El Sheikh
  • ETAA Licence 718, Category A

02Overview

A first look

This is a seven-hour introduction to scuba diving from Sharm El Sheikh, for people with no licence or experience. A vehicle takes you from your hotel to the dive centre, where you complete paperwork and a medical self-declaration and are fitted with equipment. On the boat, an instructor explains breathing, equalising and hand signals. You then make two guided dives, the first to about 6 metres and the second to no more than 12, with lunch between them. The boat is shared with up to 20 guests, and divers must be aged 10 or over.

Background

The facts

Dives take place on sheltered reefs off Sharm El Sheikh on the Sinai side of the Red Sea. A short boat crossing from the jetty gets you to the first site, and the day lasts around 7 hours.

Named in this entry

Red Sea·introductory dive·scuba diving·dive boat

Suited to

Is this for you?

Yes, if

  • First-time divers aged 10 and over who want to try scuba with an instructor beside them and no course.

Maybe not, if

  • Children under 10 and anyone whose doctor has advised against diving.

What lingers

  • 01Two guided introductory dives, with no diving licence or earlier experience needed
  • 02One certified instructor for no more than two guests on every dive
  • 03First dive to about 6 metres, second dive to a maximum of 12 metres
  • 04Full briefing on breathing, equalising and hand signals before you enter the water
  • 05All scuba equipment and marine park fees included, plus lunch on board
  • 06Snorkelling possible between dives, with hotel collection and return

Honest assessment

The honest pluses and minuses, as our own team sees them after running this trip.

Highlights

  • No licence or experience needed
  • Instructor within reach on both dives, with a ratio of one to two
  • All equipment, lunch and marine park fees included

Things to Consider

  • You cannot fly for the next day or so after diving
  • A long day with a good deal of waiting between activities

Stop by stop

Detailed itinerary

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The fine print

What's included – and what is left out

Included

  • Collection from, and return to, your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh (Naama Bay, Sharks Bay, Nabq, Hadaba or the Old Market area)
  • A place on a dive boat shared with other guests
  • Two guided introductory dives led by a certified instructor
  • Complete scuba kit for both dives
  • Lunch on the boat, with soft drinks and drinking water
  • Marine park entry fees

Not included

  • Tips for your instructor and the boat crew
  • Photos or video taken underwater
  • Towels for drying off
  • Your own dive insurance
  • Your own spending money

Field notes

From our Egyptologists

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    Do not fly for at least 24 hours after diving, so check your flight home before booking

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    Tell the instructor if your ears hurt when going down, as it is easier to fix at 2 metres than at 6

Before you go

What to pack & wear

Children & families

Divers must be at least 10 years old. On this shared trip, under 2s travel free, ages 2 to 11 pay half the adult price, and ages 12 and over pay the adult price. A parent or guardian needs to be happy with the paperwork for any child who dives.

These fares are a guide, as prices and departure move through the year. Do ask us and we will confirm the fare for the days you have in mind.

Asked & answered

Frequent questions

  1. 01What does the price of the intro dive day include?
    The price is per person and covers both dives, all scuba equipment, the instructor, lunch on board, marine park fees and hotel transfers. Dive insurance, towels and underwater photos are extra. Prices are provisional until our team confirms your booking, and we confirm availability first.
  2. 02What time is hotel collection in Sharm El Sheikh?
    Collection is at about 08:00 from hotels in Naama Bay, Sharks Bay, Nabq, Hadaba and the Old Market area. Your exact time is confirmed after booking. The boat is back at the jetty at about 15:00, and the transfer to your hotel follows.
  3. 03Can my child try scuba diving?
    Divers must be at least 10 years old. Under 2s travel free, ages 2 to 11 pay half the adult price, and ages 12 and over pay the adult price. Younger family members can usually stay ashore, but check the plan with us before booking, since the boat day is long.
  4. 04Do I need to be a strong swimmer or bring any kit?
    You need no licence and no experience, and the full dive kit is provided. Bring swimwear, a towel, reef-safe sun cream and a dry change of clothes. Keep your passport or a copy for the jetty. The instructor explains everything before the first dive.
  5. 05How do refunds work if I cannot go?
    Cancel three or more days before the trip for a full refund. Between three days and 24 hours before, half is refunded. Inside 24 hours, or if you do not turn up, nothing is refunded. Sea trips stopped by the port authority because of weather are moved to another day or refunded.
  6. 06Is the dive boat shared with other guests?
    Yes, the boat is shared with other guests, up to 20 in total, and each instructor looks after no more than two people. We are an Egyptian operator (ETAA Licence 718), not an ATOL or ABTA member, and we do not sell international flights. Booking is by request.

If plans change

Plans change? We make it easy.

  • More than 72 hours before your tour: keep the full amount as credit towards a future holiday with us, or take a refund.
  • Between 72 and 24 hours beforehand: hold on to the whole amount as credit, or have part of it refunded.
  • Within 24 hours of the tour, or if you don't turn up, we're unable to offer a refund or credit.
  • Should we ever have to cancel, because of the weather or anything else beyond our control, you won't lose a penny.

Credit stays valid for 12 months from your original travel date and can go towards any tour, cruise or stay with us.See the complete terms for cancelling and refunds

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